This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa convertible was purchased new at Parker Robb Chevrolet and was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024. Subsequent work consisted of overhauling the brakes, rebuilding the starter motor and carburetors, and replacing the fuel pump and master cylinder. Finished in Crocus Yellow over black vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a rear-mounted 164ci Turbo-Air flat-six paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a black convertible soft top, a black top boot, dual side mirrors, 13″ steel wheels with five-spoke wheel covers, front bucket seats, a padded dashboard, and an AM radio. This Corvair Corsa convertible shows 60k miles and is offered with the manufacturer’s literature, a 2024 service record, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Crocus Yellow (Y) with red pinstripes, and exterior equipment includes a replacement black convertible soft top, a black top boot, quad headlights and taillights, dual side mirrors, and bright bumpers. The seller notes that the right front fender and door were repainted.
The 13″ steel wheels feature five-spoke wheel covers and are mounted with 185/80 Maxxis white-stripe tires. The Corvair utilized a fully independent suspension, and stopping power is provided by front and rear drum brakes. Work in 2024 consisted of overhauling the brakes and replacing the master cylinder.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl joined by a color-coordinated dashboard pad, headliner, door panels, and carpets. Interior appointments include an AM radio and and lap belts. The heater and defroster are not hooked up.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, manifold pressure, and cylinder head temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 60k miles, a handful of which were added under current ownership.
The rear-mounted, air-cooled 164ci Turbo-Air flat-six features four single-barrel carburetors and was factory rated at 140 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. Work in 2024 consisted of rebuilding the starter motor and carburetors and replacing the fuel pump and belt.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals:
- 02B – Produced the second week of February
- Style 65-10767 – 1965 Corsa convertible
- Trim 713 – Black vinyl upholstery
- Body LOS – Built in Los Angeles, California
- Paint Y-2 – Crocus Yellow paint, black convertible soft top
- Option codes – Spare tire lock, Custom Deluxe front & rear seat belts with front retractors