A mid-engine Corvair is not a new idea, of course. Inverness Posts 2 Thanks 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power 0. I have had people flat out tell me there were no Yenko Corvairs! If any one has on for sale. $38,500. Jay Eitel's V12 Front Engine. 140 engine. How do you build a mid-engine Corvair with an LS3? The input shaft is a new and recently installed from Clarks. An aftermarket 3-spoke steering wheel has been installed and a panel of auxiliary gauges and switches replaces the factory radio and ashtray. It sounds like the seller is responsible for the liquidation of the estate so itll be interesting to see what else surfaces. Write-up says the car has a power-topdid Corvairs have this back in the day? BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires are mounted on Chevrolet Rallye wheels with chrome trim rings and hubcaps. V8-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 4-Speed. It has been a few months now and the project is proceeding forward nicely. Stock starter. DAA Industry Opt Out Read our previous two installments of how Lonnie Gilbertson crammed a modern V8 in this little Corvair: Part 1: Building the Ultimate Chevrolet Corvair RareVair, Part 2: Bodywork & Paint On The LS3 Powered RareVair Chevrolet Corvair. 1965 Corvair with a Mid-Engine LS3 V8. yeap- you read the subject line correctly.<BR>have 65 chevy corvair corsa 2dr hrdtp.<BR>have 66 saginaw 4speed.<P>car is currently a 110 hp, dual carb, 164cid flat six (not orignal motor, so i have no qualms about replacing it)<P>what i really want to do, is make sort of a. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. torque. no favorites. for sale. no hidden. I was an option and this one has it. Im impressed it took 3 days for Nader to come up. Todays example is cheap and ready for a new owner. The '67 Winter Nationals was won by a front-engine Corvair funny-car. Description. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). The GM water pump was discarded and replaced by a 417 Motorsports water manifold. You're the high bidder. Long since departed this earth. One pushing and one pulling. I know that the Corvair was rear-engine when it left the factory, but the number converted to mid-engine is enough to probably qualify it as a factory offering. The report concludes: The handling and stability performance of the 1960-1963 Corvair does not result in an abnormal potential for loss of control or rollover and it is at least as good as the performance of some contemporary vehicles, both foreign and domestic. I believe at that time, it was the ONLY vehicle ever officially exonerated by NHTSA after extensive testing. Next Ill do a compression test to routinely check it and if good Ill replace the pushrod O-rings and seal up the engine with modern Viton o-rings and proper gaskets. The 490-horsepower (365-kilowatt) V8 would be a tremendous upgrade from the 140-hp (104-kW) air-cooled flat-six, and moving the engine . General Motors has released a new video detailing the cabin's evolution from conception to execution, complete with commentary from Ryan Vaughn, performance car interior design manager with Chevrolet. 20 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. The first generation Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1964) was much maligned for its swing axle suspension that would pogo-stick you into a spin at the first chance it could getbut the 2nd generation (1965-1969) fixed that with a fully independent rear suspension with coil springs at all four corners that would keep you right-side-up right-side-forward and alive. ( Kelmark conversion) with a fresh Corvair 4spd.Car is running all Camero power disc brakes on the front.Corvair drums on the rear.Nascar style radiator with duel electric fans.One pushing and one pulling.Electric fuel pump with filter.Molded in front air dam with a modified 69 Trans Am rear spoiler.No e brake but does have a line loc hold.Car is very fast and handles like a go-cart.Ask for specific pictures if you need them. I grew up living within 30 minutes of Nickey Chevrolet, there were thousands of Chevrolets running around with the famous Nickey With The Backwards K, it was just a typical dealer sticker. I sold off most of my motorcycle collection an picked this up for $6000 near Madison, Wi. Chevrolet : Corvair 2 Door 1962 chevrolet corvair monza 900 coupe 4 speed 50 pics video. eBay. or $222/mo. The chassis is full custom design and built in house using double 23 steel and powder coated silver. That led to a career as a DoD civilian. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Print Ad For a Car Part? It's a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa, with a mid-mounted small-block LS, painted to match a unique piece of Chevy road-racing history. Stingers were also built until the end of Corvair production in 1969, and a surprising number are still being raced today. It is certainly possible. M.I.D.s adapter mounted the V8 to the same end of the trans as the Corvair but since the V8 ran reverse the engine and trans had to be swaped 180 degs so the engine was now in the front. Remember when NBC rigged test of the Chevrolet pickup trucks with the side saddle fuel tanks that were prone to explode on impact? post. Some sections may not be active. There were other conversions, Kelmark was one, with a slightly different approach using the Corvair transaxles. lookslike original AM pushbutton radio. Options: Tinted windows, Power top, 4 speed, Rear antenna, Padded dash, Comfort group (2 speed wipers with washer, day-night interior mirror, Outside drivers rear-view mirror, Glove-box light), Spare tire lock, Seat belt delete..thats it!BTW, author Kevin do you have a list of the other cars or how many? The Kelmark "V8-Vair" mid-engine conversion turns the rear engined, Chevrolet Corvair transaxle around 180 degrees and used a special bell housing and input shaft to bolt the V8 where the stock air-cooled engine would normally be . now the car itself has rust in all the normal corvair areas. 7L 6 cyl. For the time being, real automotive bargains. My oil cooler has finally started a small drip. The Corvette guys are chomping at the bit for the release of the Mid Engine Corvette, Maserati no longer has the Mid Engine Bora and a Ford GT40 cost some $400,000.00 if youve got the cash and are lucky enough to get one. So, they became the fronts. CL. . Also, up front is the windshield wiper motor and fluid container, Baer brake master cylinder, and the Wilwood clutch cylinder. Have Magnet, Will Travel. Hot Rod, Project Car, Classic Car, Nova, Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep. transmission: manual. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the 2040Cars User Agreement and Privacy Policy. $26.25 shipping. So, in 1972 a 68 Corvette ran Le Mans under a Ferrari banner and the car was painted red with the red, white, and blue stripes. I graduated at the zenith of the factory high compression muscle car performance, 1970. Find Used Chevrolet Corvair 1969 For Sale (with Photos). 8 million produced between 1960 and 1963. Next the pair of small scoops at the rear of the side quarter windows and just above the tire brings in cool air that helps move warm air out of the doghouse where the engine resides. Classifieds for 1964 Chevrolet Corvair. This is maybe 2200. This car is for sale, giving you the chance to own one of the most unique cars ever conceived. And mentioning Corvair to my gearhead cousin was verboten because some distant relative died in one. This was a Crown Conversion called "Corv-8". Corvair Mid engine very good CHROME Buggy headers Made for 140 HP will fit all. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette3 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III5 days$3,000Bid Now, 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window8 days$5,000Bid Now, Check out this huge stash of Corvairs! Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Corvair Mid-Engine with C5 Corvette Suspension Chassis Plans Blueprints, Corvair Mid engine Headers may fit rear engine buggies also. Rendered unsellable by the water damage inflicted by Sandy, these vehicles were facing the crusher. Though largely stock-looking apart from the wheels, the car has been fitted with a Kelmark built Toronado drivetrain conversion kit, meaning it now runs a mid-mounted, 425ci, 385 HP V8 and chain-drive automatic transaxle . Steering is handled by a mint-condition factory quick steering box thats used in conjunction with an E Power Steering (electric power steering) unit. And now that The General's pickup trucks have been squared away, it's time to focus our attention onto their passenger-friendly companions, the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon (above).Our spy photographers have passed along a huge smattering of photos (and a video), showing the new SUVs out testing. $664.90. Whether you call it a RareVair or Pull Me Over Red this is one Corvair that will pull its weight at any hot rod event. Interior is good. 30+ days ago. I had a friend and local Corvair guru suggest there is a weep hole at the end of the dizzy or fuel pump tower that sometimes does ooze but can be sealed. stockton for sale "corvair" - craigslist. I wish there was a photo of the transmission because this doesnt make much sense. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) @On and On, your comment about buying yours in Madison, WI got me to thinkingthere used to be a wildly fanatical guy in Madison in the 1970s that set aside Corvairs en masse. Great handling, plenty of reliable power and of course, super light so it will be super fast. Mid Engine Crown Conversion: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair V8. Its outfitted with a Holley EFI kit working in conjunction with a standalone PSI Engineering engine harness adapted to work with a stock GM computer while all of the wiring chores were handled by Mike Markovich. The engine is in an insulated compartment behind the front seats and an electric water pump sends coolant to the radiator and variable speed fan in the front of the car. As it turns out Lonnie and Brent VanDervort are friends based on their common hobbys, airplanes and hot rods. no hidden. This is a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair with a 215 aluminum Olds V8 midengine aprox 250 HP.All balanced. Unfortunately a mid-engine Corvair is nothing like a Boxster or MR2, other than sharing an engine location. Find this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair V8 offered for $7000 near Reno, NV via craigslist. In reality the outer four lights are just that, taillights. . The Corvairs front fenders were customized and pulled out just a bit at the rear of them in order to assist with the cosmetics and the flow of the new bodylines resulting from the widening of the rear. Question of the Week: What's the Best Factory-Turbocharged Car? Mike Corbett - Miles City, Montana. Find this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair V8 offered for $8000 in Hamilton, OH via craigslist. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Why the Porsche transaxle? It was cool to watch her drive the car and row through the gears. Phillips, the guy who built my headers, was a serious road racer and knew most Corvair Yanko Stingers were white with the blue racing stripes as that was the American colors. ( Kelmark conversion) with a fresh Corvair 4spd. But this next example has a Corvette LT1 V8 sitting where an arm rest would normally goand if that wont kill you in a crash, the roll cage will certainly finish you off. Please log in again. The mid-engine power comes from an 09 Corvette Gen IV LS3 thats an all-aluminum V-8 that now sports a Comp Cams kit, mild head work, and is topped off with a Holley Sniper EFI and their vintage-looking valve cover system. Fuel cell was fabricated in house and holds 16 gallons. He remembered his brother was into Corvairs and had a four-speed 140hp Corvair Corsa. J & J mid engine buggy Mid travel one of only 5 made by Jess and Joe Gullard and has a 191 Cu. Become a member to add images to your comments. What could possibly go wrong? Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. Did you mean: corsair mid engine (6 items)? Interior trim: Black vinyl/Black paint. But Chevy didn't send them there.Instead, Chevy had a better idea: It will be donating 300 of these vehicles damaged by Sandy to help train first responders at Guardian Centers in Perry, GA. Chevy is the official automotive partner of Guardian Centers, which is an 830-acre facility that trains first responders in disaster preparedness. They were competing with Don Yenko and his Stingers. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. tips@dailyturismo.com. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. There were two companies making adapters to use the Corvair for a mid engine application, M.I.D. Jerry Z, the Spyder was up until 64, then in 65 the Corsa came out. Tip from Rock On! Theres lots more to tell but you get the picture. A B&M shifter is noted as well, but not visible here. This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair (chassis 107375L118482) was fitted with a Crown Corv-8 conversion years ago, and the seller says that it's still in good mechanical shape. Spring Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market & Corral. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Lonnie liked the car, especially the lines, and rapidly became somewhat of an expert on them. 4 Speed with 4 Carb. and speedometer. This build boasts full C5 Corvette suspension, The lower cradles have been narrowed by 7 to fit the track width of this 1965 Corvair. Corvair Mid engine Headers may fit rear engine buggies also. A Corvette-Powered 1965 Corvair Heads to the Auction Block. Group Two Runners: $1000/110HP, $1200/140HP + a rebuild able core. The Corvair had Buick Special springs to support the extra weight of the V8 that sat in a cradle behind the front seats. When the rears were too small and the new rears wouldnt fit, I was beside myself as I didnt want to mess with the sheetmetal and the bodylines. Supposedly, the body is in good shape, and the power top functions well but its condition warrants attention. Scooter, most V8 Corvairs are based on the Crown conversion, which uses the stock Corvair (66 and later) transaxle. There were also Yenko Novas, Chevelle, and even a Vega. Yes, thanks for the hints, we had corresponded awhile back, I cant remember the post. The engine is a LS 376/525 which boasts 525hp.