My dad had a Corvair, true story. We were sitting at a traffic light, I was about five or six years old with my two brothers in the backseat. A drunk driver rear-ended us at 50 miles an hour. According to the police officer the only thing that saved our lives with the fact that it was a rear engine car and the weight of the motor protected us.
I absolutely agree Shawn. Ever notice how much the Corvair shared some lines with the '61 Type 34 Karmann Ghia... _coincidence_ ? If Chevy had continued with the model maybe we could have seen some of these come to life.... '54 Corvair (was it a Corvair or Corvette?) 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Super Spyder (I imagine this would be like Chris' wet dream) 1962 Corvair Monza GT More of the Vair/Vette hybrid) 1963 Chevy Corvair Testudo (kinda like a Maserati Corvair) 1963 Chevrolet Corvair PF (Pininfarina design) And let's not forget the Astro 1 (I have a diecast model of this) and the Corvair Futura. Myself, I like the second gen body style '65-9 and wouldn't mind owning one if I could find one drivable
@@cymoncyrado2879 - "Corvair" was a combination of Corvette and Belair. Chevy kept the Corvair in production even after sales were plummeting. That was after the extensive 1965 upgrades. The car was introduced as an economy car but fuel economy was not all that great. I owned a 1961 4 speed Monza and a 1962 Mercury Comet, 170 3 speed and the Comet was at least 5 MPG better. Had more power too. A 2 seat sports car version of the Corvair would have been interesting. Even better; turn the power train around for a mid engine design. This was a non started though with the Corvette being THE GM sports car. Pontiac, for example, had to sell the Fiero to company big wigs as a commuter car. And back in the sixties, most performance minded Americans wanted a V8. As produced, the Monza was a nice car but it was the Ford Mustang that killed it. Ralph Nader's influence was, in my opinion, minimal.
Corvairs are such amazing cars! I'm proud to own several Corvairs, earlies, lates, and forward controls! The turbocharged cars are fun, but way more cantankerous and fussy than the regular aspirated ones. I've put over 1,500 miles on my '62 Monza sedan THIS year so far! Would be adding way more miles, but I share driving time with my '65 500 sedan with factory air conditioning and my Rampsides! I love these cars and plan on adding more to my fleet!
@@Corkoth55 Lol where do we begin?! Some of the biggest things are to make sure timing/retard is spot on, carb adjusted properly (high elevation requires special tuning), keep the fuel filter clean, and always run premium unleaded. My youngest Corvair buddy is 16, and drives an LA built '65 turbo Corsa coupe daily! He's always tinkering with it, so it stays reliable. When he's not driving the Corsa, he's rocking a 62 Rampside (95HP/PG)! He's a cool kid!!
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Fond memories of owning and driving this wonderful car! The 1964 model included a rear transverse leaf spring which solved the rear suspension jacking issue. Still, it’s very important to keep strict tabs on your tire pressure! If memory serves, rear tires are at a higher pressure than fronts. Such a fun car! …probably the most European car ever designed and built in America! Enjoy!
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Purchased a Corvair Spyder Convertible in 1968. Loved that car, even with some traditional Corvair problems (heating, fan belt, loose front end). Was 18, 19, went on double dates with top down, laughing all the time. Four speed manual transmission made it fun to drive. Wish I had never sold it :(
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Great memories. I bought a 62 convertible in Georgia in ‘65 when I was in the Navy, and was reassigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor that summer. Drove the Corvair cross country to San Francisco, mostly with the top down all the way, and the Navy shipped it to Hawaii. It was a great beach car. People rarely comment on the front "trunk" but the recess in the middle was perfect for a case of beer, ice, ..and it even had a drain in the bottom to let out the melted ice. If anyone’s curious, when the 4 on the floor gearshift was shoved forward to third gear, there was plenty of room in the front seats for two consenting adults to enjoy themselves. 😛 It was also technically ahead of its time... the air cooled boxer 6 cyl engine actually predated the Porsche 911 by a year or two. In addition to lacking power brakes and steering, mine also had a manual top. When I left Hawaii n 1967 I sold it to a shipmate, who failed to go thru the formalities of officially transferring the title, and for a couple of years I got numerous notices of unpaid parking tickets,etc. I’ve never been back to Hawaii but have wondered if I tried to rent a car out there that my name would show up with an arrest warrant for all the laws my car broke. 😊. I’m sure the car succumbed to the salt air years ago but it’ll always have great memories.. aloha. 🌴
@@loucostabile - My last Corvair was a '63 back around 1995 - Man nothing like third gear at around 3000 RPM - I can't imagine flooring the Spyder on the open road.
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I had one of these. 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder convertible. Only year with that aluminum fender trim. I had to look closer to make sure it wasn't the same one. Fun car. 😊
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The first generation Corvair was available with real wire wheels. In the 70s I acquired several NOS wire wheel sets. In 1979 I brought them to a Corvair convention with other cool and rare Corvair stuff and got a wonderful return on my investment.
...and I believe the car got a bad safety rap due to operator error. The handling characteristics of a rear engine car are quite different to what Americans were use to at that time, not to mention the disregarding of the recommended tire pressure which was dramatically different from other American cars. Cold PSI in owner's manual states front 15/ rear 26 to compensate for the light front end. The inflation of the tires to max pressure on the side of the tire, which I'm sure many did and still do, was a receipe for disaster. When I bought my 64 Spyder coupe, I checked the tires and they were at max pressure.
I was a Freshman in High School in 1964-1965 when this Corvair Monza Spyder came on the market ! I loved it from the first moment that I saw it. I remember telling my Dad that was the Car that I wanted when I became a Senior in 12th grade as my first car ! He would always laugh and tell me that by that time they would have something better on the market !
Another great episode. I know Eric and Chris...both enthusiastic car guys! Congrats on the purchase; looks like an excellent example of the Corvair. Thanks for sharing this car story, Lou!
Love it! Back in the late 60s my dad had a 63. 3 spd manual on the floor. Some of Naders concerns were real. Exhaust fumes coming in through the rear passenger area, and the front getting light at 50+mph, especially with a head wind. Dad tossed a couple 50 lb bags of rock salt (for the home water softener) in the front and that seemed to keep traction on the front tires.
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My 1968 high school graduation gift from my folks was a '61 Corvair Monza 900 Club Coupe, white over red, 4-on-the-floor. Slow, difficult to tune, oil fumes in the cabin, terrible steering & brakes, snapped fanbelts...OMG I LOVED THAT CAR and miss it to this day!
Oh yes I so remember those cars they were as I was growing up in my area here in Ohio made fun of. I knew of the spider version of this car and I had heard they were fast and powerful. My dad always told me though you needed to carry a spare fan belt cause these cars were very hard on them because of the routing of the belts and the twisting of the belts the wore out fast. I love the colors of this car my favorite color on this car and the car sounded very healthy too. The trailer hitch though on this little car makes me wonder what they were hauling and how hard the little motor worked. But all in all a awesome old car lots of memories and I sure hopes he enjoys the hell out of it like he says. Thanks for sharing Lou!
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I had one in the late 70's and it was near identical to this car. I had constant problems with the turbo seals and later bought a kit from Crown Industries to replace the turbo with a manifold for a 4bbl carb. I then drove the car for one more year and then sold it. Last I knew that owner still has the car.
Growing up, our family had a 64 Monza convertible (110 / 4sp), later on I had a 66 Corsa convertible (140 / 4sp). My Mom worked at a tire store and was given a free set of Michelin radials, it was funny seeing mechanics shake their heads when my five foot and a bit mom tried to tell them the tires weren't flat. ;-D I almost blew up a friend of a friends Spyder, not knowing it didn't have a waste gate.
Hi Larry, Have not seen the gas heater in the trunk....yet :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Loved your video! I'm actually going to pick up my very first Corvair tomorrow. Believe it or not, it's the same exact color as this one. It's a 1964 Monza convertible. Powerglide transmission white convertible top. Almost identical twin to this except mine is not a turbo. Couldn't turn it down. It was too good of a deal. Runs very well... a little nervous driving a car from Central Florida to Tallahassee about 250 miles away that I don't know.... that's 57 years old. Any advice? LOL sure is a damn nice looking car though! Thanks for your video.
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Dad had a maroon hardtop. I bought him the same wire hubcaps. Sadly he never put them on and eventually I put them on my 1966. But the Spyder was my dream car. He scared the hell out of me in it on an old two lane road. That thing would haul ass, but at 110 mph, the front end wanted to lift off the ground.
My dad had two Corvairs. His first was a 62 and he liked it so well he bought a new one in 65. The 65 was a little Monza 4 speed and that's the one my dad taught me to drive in. So now I can actually drive a stick shift, which seems to be becoming a lost art because automatic transmissions are what most people prefer...but I fondly remember driving that little car in my high school daze.....😉✌
ZS Garage I had a '65 Corsa with the four-carburetor engine and four-speed box. I used to enjoy running away from 280 Z's. Uphill, on a curve. It was stolen, otherwise I'd still have it.
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I was expecting to see the gas heater in the front when you raised the hood. The engine sounds ruff. Might be due for a rebuild. It's a good looking corvair. They are fun to drive.
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When I was a little kid, my parents had a 63 Spyder hardtop. Black with a red interior. My mother drove it all the time, but when my father drove it, he could never find reverse because the pattern on that 4-speed was so close. He always parked it where he could pull back out.
My 1963 Spyder gave me 110K miles of smiles. Never snapped a fan belt even though I used the turbo frequently. The previous owner must have used low octane fuel because I found that the cylinder heads were pitted from pre-ignition knocking. I used premium and she purred like a cheetah. One day I took my girlfriend (now wife) on a ride and pushed the turbo in 2nd gear on the freeway and got a loud “click” as a result. When the dealer took it apart on of the cylinders had blown a chunk out of the top that was weakened as noted earlier. They put in a new sleeve and cylinder under warranty. (Whew!). It was all black with a red interior.
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Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sad to read one of your tires popped off :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
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Hi Lou, Let me start by saying that I'm a subscriber and fan of your channel and I've thoroughly enjoyed every video of yours that I've watched. I am also a big fan of the Corvair as my brother bought a '64 Spyder back in 1966 and I have many fond memories of the two of us racing around town with it. Today while watching this video about the 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder I decided that I wanted to do something for my brother but I would need to speak with the owner Chris George. Basically I'm looking for him to take a very hi-resolution digital picture of the whole dash from the rear seat and at a specific angle. This way I can blow it up and print it on high quality photo paper, then frame it and send it to my brother. When the picture is taken correctly it gives the perspective of what it's like to be sitting behind the wheel. The reason I want a picture of this particular Corvair is because not only that it's a Spyder and the same year as my brothers, but it is super clean and the interior is red just like my brothers was. So I am wondering if there is some way I can contact you, so that I can give you my contact information to pass along to Chris. Thanks, John
Hi John, E-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com and put in the subject line "Corvair Dash Photo" and share your story (like you did above) and add your phone # and I will 1) e-mail you back and let you know I've received your e-mail and 2) Send your forwarded e-mail to Chris. It's then up to Chris to contact you or not. Glad to read you're enjoying the Channel with me :-) Lou
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Awesome! Rarely do we get any post on the Corvair, and then you get one of the turbo! How unique... Oddly enough, GM got out of the rear engined car business, after the Fiero.., but the new Corvette will kinda signal the return of the rear-mid engine car to GM.
I had a 65 Corsa 4 1bbl carbs 4 sp fun but would change lanes without permission in cross winds Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California
Bighorn44 None the only flat spot was on the bottom Radials and loose steering box and would swap ends like a 911 if pushed my 73 Thatsoon 240Z did none of these
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Great presentation of a great car, Lou! I know. I owned one back in the day. The second car I ever owned. Loved it. No problems... at ANY speed! Ralph Nader was a nut looking for 15-minutes of fame. He cost GM a ton of money, too. Keep up the good work, Lou. ---Jim
Hi Jimbob, Thank you for the kind words on this episode and appreciate the encouraging words :-) Happy to read you have 1st hand knowledge with this car, Lou
Remember the old joke , How do You recognize a Convair Owner? They always walk around bent over at the waist from having to work on the rear mounted engine! LOL
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Now this is a cool/unique car indeed...Couldn't have been too many Spyder models made with turbos! I have always been intrigued by Corvairs, and thought they would kind of fun to drive also. Never really understood what the handling flaw was that Nader was complaining about, but it is just like any car, it has handling limits that should not be exceeded so you don't lose control. Is that really a trailer hitch on the rear bumper? Sure hope the proud owner will remove that quickly....
Actually the 64 still had 150HP, '65 and '66 turbocharged Corsas have the 180HP upgrades. Yes displacement grew in '64, but not horsepower, remained rated at 150. The naturally aspirated engines in '64 all got more horsepower though smallest being new base 95HP (up from 80HP) and new 110HP, up from 102HP. (110HP probably best all around Corvair engine for daily driving) My '62 102HP powerglide gets 26-28MPG average and cruises on flat ground all day at 65MPH comfortably. They are all fun cars and trucks to drive! I do miss driving my 140HP Corsa everyday though!
@@srercrcr GM still advertised the 64 Spyder has 150HP, but I agree it MAY have had more HP and they wanted to wait until new redesign 65s debuted to announce 180HP.
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Sometime around 1964 the GM plant in Ewing NJ had an open house to celebrate an anniversary. At the time this plant manufactured practically all the exterior and interior chrome trim for GM cars. I went with my parents and brother for the tour. At the end of the tour a red Corvair Spyder convertible was on display. I couldn't wait to sit in it. As an ex-owner of a 1971 Porsche 911E I can offer some advice you may be well aware of. No matter what, if the rear starts to come around do not lift the throttle. The only hope is to add throttle. This is the case anytime you are in a turn and the car is near its traction limit. Lifting the throttle moves the center of mass forward which decreases rear tire traction. Adding throttle has the opposite effect. More traction can stop the incipient spin. With 150 HP adding power should not be a problem. I don't know about turbo lag with this engine, but turbo lag could make lifting even more dangerous. This is important even at low speeds. It is important when the tire rubber is older and harder - regardless of tread depth. Old, hard tires with great tread depth are as bad as newer tires with minimum tread depth. The only good news is the spin radius will be very small due to all that weight in the rear. Don't ask me how know. I apologize if you are already aware of this aspect of rear engine driving. By the way trail braking to slightly rotate the car in a turn and then applying full power earlier than a front engine could is a one way to achieve a high corner exit speed. This is one reason why rear-engine cars do well on the track.
Turbo lag was really long, but you had to already be at high revs before it would even think about kicking in! High revs in 3rd with a quick shift to 4th will give,the best performance…at least on the 1963 Spyder I had.
I bought a used one in the 70s. Looks like this one only not as nice. Turbo was great in the CA mountains. Only problem was when a gas station put reg gas in it otherwise a great car. Enjoy..
@@loucostabile I think mine was about a '64 that I bought in the early 70's .. It was in the BayArea and would zip over the Santa Cruz mountains with the turbo. Red convertible with black interior. Sold it in L.A.
In 1964, GM added a rear torsion bar suspension to the Corvair to end the rollover problems. I had a 1963 Corvair Monza convertible that didn't have the torsion bar upgrade and although I drove it very hard as a teenager, I never rolled it or even came close to it. You had to be doing something really stupid to roll even the older Corvairs, IMO.
There was never torsion bar suspension installed in the Corvair. A sway bar was added early on. Perhaps in 1963. In 1964, Chevrolet added a "camber compensator" a leaf spring that tied the two rear swing axles and eliminated the dreaded "tuck under." In '65 models they eliminated the swing arm rear suspension. but all were coil spring.
The Corvair was a car ahead of its time they did not have the materials and general motors did not spend the time to develop the car they got out as Cheaply as passable
Lots wrong here...rear bumper guards are in the wrong position...should be in between the rear tail light...corvair turbo carbs were painted black....wrong wire wheel cover...those are from a /67 or later corvair...wrong generator..64 had a fin guard...no decal on air cleaner house/although that was mention...gri
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My dad had a Corvair, true story. We were sitting at a traffic light, I was about five or six years old with my two brothers in the backseat. A drunk driver rear-ended us at 50 miles an hour. According to the police officer the only thing that saved our lives with the fact that it was a rear engine car and the weight of the motor protected us.
Wow! Happy ending.
A car that GM should've continued to develope IMHO . It is a great car .
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I absolutely agree Shawn. Ever notice how much the Corvair shared some lines with the '61 Type 34 Karmann Ghia... _coincidence_ ?
If Chevy had continued with the model maybe we could have seen some of these come to life....
'54 Corvair (was it a Corvair or Corvette?)
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Super Spyder (I imagine this would be like Chris' wet dream)
1962 Corvair Monza GT More of the Vair/Vette hybrid)
1963 Chevy Corvair Testudo (kinda like a Maserati Corvair)
1963 Chevrolet Corvair PF (Pininfarina design)
And let's not forget the Astro 1 (I have a diecast model of this)
and the Corvair Futura.
Myself, I like the second gen body style '65-9 and wouldn't mind owning one if I could find one drivable
@@cymoncyrado2879 - "Corvair" was a combination of Corvette and Belair. Chevy kept the Corvair in production even after sales were plummeting. That was after the extensive 1965 upgrades. The car was introduced as an economy car but fuel economy was not all that great. I owned a 1961 4 speed Monza and a 1962 Mercury Comet, 170 3 speed and the Comet was at least 5 MPG better. Had more power too.
A 2 seat sports car version of the Corvair would have been interesting. Even better; turn the power train around for a mid engine design. This was a non started though with the Corvette being THE GM sports car. Pontiac, for example, had to sell the Fiero to company big wigs as a commuter car. And back in the sixties, most performance minded Americans wanted a V8. As produced, the Monza was a nice car but it was the Ford Mustang that killed it. Ralph Nader's influence was, in my opinion, minimal.
I agree :)
Ralph Nader killed the Corvair once his book "Unsafe at any speed" was published.
What a classic American car, that car is about driving enjoyment and having fun, congratulations Chris.
Hi Marten Trudeau, Regarding "What a classic American car, that car is about driving enjoyment and having fun," Well said :-) Lou
Corvairs are such amazing cars! I'm proud to own several Corvairs, earlies, lates, and forward controls! The turbocharged cars are fun, but way more cantankerous and fussy than the regular aspirated ones. I've put over 1,500 miles on my '62 Monza sedan THIS year so far! Would be adding way more miles, but I share driving time with my '65 500 sedan with factory air conditioning and my Rampsides! I love these cars and plan on adding more to my fleet!
Hi Johnny Deville, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your Corvairs :-) Lou
You should definitively talk to Lou to make a video on your fleet!
I just bought my project. A 64 turbo.... Explain what you mean by cantankerous and fussy 😂
@@Corkoth55 Lol where do we begin?! Some of the biggest things are to make sure timing/retard is spot on, carb adjusted properly (high elevation requires special tuning), keep the fuel filter clean, and always run premium unleaded. My youngest Corvair buddy is 16, and drives an LA built '65 turbo Corsa coupe daily! He's always tinkering with it, so it stays reliable. When he's not driving the Corsa, he's rocking a 62 Rampside (95HP/PG)! He's a cool kid!!
I love the Corvair we had one of every kind when I was growing up and one just like that Spider convertible great car
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My grandfather has a 1964 corvair. It has always been one of my favorites he’s got it in a beautiful speckled blue
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Fond memories of owning and driving this wonderful car! The 1964 model included a rear transverse leaf spring which solved the rear suspension jacking issue. Still, it’s very important to keep strict tabs on your tire pressure! If memory serves, rear tires are at a higher pressure than fronts. Such a fun car! …probably the most European car ever designed and built in America! Enjoy!
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Purchased a Corvair Spyder Convertible in 1968. Loved that car, even with some traditional Corvair problems (heating, fan belt, loose front end). Was 18, 19, went on double dates with top down, laughing all the time. Four speed manual transmission made it fun to drive. Wish I had never sold it :(
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Great memories. I bought a 62 convertible in Georgia in ‘65 when I was in the Navy, and was reassigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor that summer. Drove the Corvair cross country to San Francisco, mostly with the top down all the way, and the Navy shipped it to Hawaii. It was a great beach car. People rarely comment on the front "trunk" but the recess in the middle was perfect for a case of beer, ice, ..and it even had a drain in the bottom to let out the melted ice. If anyone’s curious, when the 4 on the floor gearshift was shoved forward to third gear, there was plenty of room in the front seats for two consenting adults to enjoy themselves. 😛 It was also technically ahead of its time... the air cooled boxer 6 cyl engine actually predated the Porsche 911 by a year or two. In addition to lacking power brakes and steering, mine also had a manual top. When I left Hawaii n 1967 I sold it to a shipmate, who failed to go thru the formalities of officially transferring the title, and for a couple of years I got numerous notices of unpaid parking tickets,etc. I’ve never been back to Hawaii but have wondered if I tried to rent a car out there that my name would show up with an arrest warrant for all the laws my car broke. 😊. I’m sure the car succumbed to the salt air years ago but it’ll always have great memories.. aloha. 🌴
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I own a 66 monza convertible and love it
Very nice :-)
I've been wanting a 64 Spyder convertible white interior red exterior for 30 years... This red on red is absolutely gorgeous!
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@@loucostabile - My last Corvair was a '63 back around 1995 - Man nothing like third gear at around 3000 RPM - I can't imagine flooring the Spyder on the open road.
I drove a new 1966 yellow Corvair Corsa convertible. Loved it!!
Hi dshep47
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I had a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder coupe. Fun car to drive.
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I had one of these puppy's. I absolute loved it. It was so much fun to drive.
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I had one of these. 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder convertible. Only year with that aluminum fender trim. I had to look closer to make sure it wasn't the same one. Fun car. 😊
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The first generation Corvair was available with real wire wheels. In the 70s I acquired several NOS wire wheel sets. In 1979 I brought them to a Corvair convention with other cool and rare Corvair stuff and got a wonderful return on my investment.
Hi Jim, Nice when you get a wonderful return :-) Lou
Nice video! I own a 64 spyder coupe and get so much attention everytime I take it out! A great conversation starter everywhere I go in it!
...and I believe the car got a bad safety rap due to operator error. The handling characteristics of a rear engine car are quite different to what Americans were use to at that time, not to mention the disregarding of the recommended tire pressure which was dramatically different from other American cars. Cold PSI in owner's manual states front 15/ rear 26 to compensate for the light front end. The inflation of the tires to max pressure on the side of the tire, which I'm sure many did and still do, was a receipe for disaster. When I bought my 64 Spyder coupe, I checked the tires and they were at max pressure.
Hi B Good, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Thank you for sharing you have a fun Corvair too, Lou
I was a Freshman in High School in 1964-1965 when this Corvair Monza Spyder came on the market ! I loved it from the first moment that I saw it. I remember telling my Dad that was the Car that I wanted when I became a Senior in 12th grade as my first car ! He would always laugh and tell me that by that time they would have something better on the market !
HI B. W. Starkey, Great story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Another great episode. I know Eric and Chris...both enthusiastic car guys! Congrats on the purchase; looks like an excellent example of the Corvair. Thanks for sharing this car story, Lou!
Hi Scott Vermillion, Happy to read you're enjoying this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
Love it! Back in the late 60s my dad had a 63. 3 spd manual on the floor. Some of Naders concerns were real. Exhaust fumes coming in through the rear passenger area, and the front getting light at 50+mph, especially with a head wind. Dad tossed a couple 50 lb bags of rock salt (for the home water softener) in the front and that seemed to keep traction on the front tires.
Hi Matthew Johnson, Glad to read you "Love it!" :-) Sounds like fun memories of Dad's 1963, and thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Tire pressure was specified at 18 psi in the front....so little weight.
In my Corvair days, I had amassed five NOS wire wheel sets in their GM boxes for the 1960 to 64 Corvairs. They'd sure look great on this specimen.
Hi Jim Burig, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
A cool and different car for sure.
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My 1968 high school graduation gift from my folks was a '61 Corvair Monza 900 Club Coupe, white over red, 4-on-the-floor. Slow, difficult to tune, oil fumes in the cabin, terrible steering & brakes, snapped fanbelts...OMG I LOVED THAT CAR and miss it to this day!
Hi Bob Hermann, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your Corvair story, Lou
Oh yes I so remember those cars they were as I was growing up in my area here in Ohio made fun of. I knew of the spider version of this car and I had heard they were fast and powerful. My dad always told me though you needed to carry a spare fan belt cause these cars were very hard on them because of the routing of the belts and the twisting of the belts the wore out fast. I love the colors of this car my favorite color on this car and the car sounded very healthy too. The trailer hitch though on this little car makes me wonder what they were hauling and how hard the little motor worked. But all in all a awesome old car lots of memories and I sure hopes he enjoys the hell out of it like he says. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve Flad, Thank you for sharing your memories of this car :-) Good point on the trailer hitch, you wouldn't be able to haul much for sure, Lou
I owned a new 63....love it....wish I had it back.
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Just think today Ralph Nader would approve of them today that one is great condition you don't see them around much like I did as a kid
Hi larry borkstrom, Good point. You're right, you just don't see many of them any more, Lou
Nice selection Lou. Tony Dow from leave it to beaver has his 1962 spider hard top that he was reunited with a few years ago.
Hi Dusty Misfit, Glad to read you enjoy this selection :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the "Leave it to Beaver" car too, Lou
Another cool car Lou. Thank you. Getting a Corvair Rampside truck is on my bucket list.
Hi Dastardly Dave, Glad to read you enjoy this cool car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of your Corvair Rampside truck soon. You're welcome, Lou
I had one in the late 70's and it was near identical to this car. I had constant problems with the turbo seals and later bought a kit from Crown Industries to replace the turbo with a manifold for a 4bbl carb. I then drove the car for one more year and then sold it. Last I knew that owner still has the car.
Hi Sergeant Masson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Would love to own one. Chris is a lucky man.
Hi Robert, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou
Working on one now. Same year same model only Yellow with black interior and convertible top.
Hi Bill, Hope yours comes out the way you like it, Lou
Growing up, our family had a 64 Monza convertible (110 / 4sp), later on I had a 66 Corsa convertible (140 / 4sp).
My Mom worked at a tire store and was given a free set of Michelin radials, it was funny seeing mechanics shake their heads when
my five foot and a bit mom tried to tell them the tires weren't flat. ;-D
I almost blew up a friend of a friends Spyder, not knowing it didn't have a waste gate.
Hi T'airn'KA, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Chris George!
i am sooo very proud of you!
Nice :-)
I had one with the gas heater in the trunk . Have you ever seen one??
Hi Larry, Have not seen the gas heater in the trunk....yet :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The high flow turbo mufflers were pioneered here.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Loved your video! I'm actually going to pick up my very first Corvair tomorrow. Believe it or not, it's the same exact color as this one. It's a 1964 Monza convertible. Powerglide transmission white convertible top. Almost identical twin to this except mine is not a turbo. Couldn't turn it down. It was too good of a deal. Runs very well... a little nervous driving a car from Central Florida to Tallahassee about 250 miles away that I don't know.... that's 57 years old. Any advice? LOL sure is a damn nice looking car though! Thanks for your video.
Hi Dennis, Happy to read you "Loved the video!" :-) Congratulations on your new Corvair in the same color, nice! Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
there is a turbo spyder sitting in my yard right now. solid car too
Hi BusBoyHealy, Well I hope you get that one started and start enjoying it :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou
What a fun car and video - thanks Lou!
Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome Jeff.
I had a few of these, incl a new 63 convert. The family mechanic would greet me with a "No no no no!!!!!"
Fun memories Steve :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Dad had a maroon hardtop. I bought him the same wire hubcaps. Sadly he never put them on and eventually I put them on my 1966. But the Spyder was my dream car. He scared the hell out of me in it on an old two lane road. That thing would haul ass, but at 110 mph, the front end wanted to lift off the ground.
Hi Lester Prosser, Thank you for sharing details of Dad's car and your memories :-) Lou
My dad had two Corvairs. His first was a 62 and he liked it so well he bought a new one in 65. The 65 was a little Monza 4 speed and that's the one my dad taught me to drive in. So now I can actually drive a stick shift, which seems to be becoming a lost art because automatic transmissions are what most people prefer...but I fondly remember driving that little car in my high school daze.....😉✌
Hi dave Reed, Thank you for viewing and sharing your Dad's cars story :-) Cool! Lou
Loved mine!❤️
Hi Oscar, NICE! :-) Lou
I recently traded my 280z for this identical car minus the spider(turbo) package Loving the car so far and it is 100% unlike anything I’ve ever driven
Hi ZS Garage, Happy to read you're enjoying your Corvair :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
ZS Garage I had a '65 Corsa with the four-carburetor engine and four-speed box. I used to enjoy running away from 280 Z's. Uphill, on a curve. It was stolen, otherwise I'd still have it.
My dad had a 63 Corvair when I was a kid
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Nice car...thanks for sharing!
You're welcome :-)
Awesome content again fellas. Thanks so much!
Hi Tom Gill Chevrolet, Appreciate the kind words :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou
Simply stunning!!
Hi Kenny, High praise :-) Lou
@@loucostabile nother GOOD one, Lou! Keep 'em rolling *smiles
I was expecting to see the gas heater in the front when you raised the hood. The engine sounds ruff. Might be due for a rebuild. It's a good looking corvair. They are fun to drive.
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In 1964, the first year for the 164 cid formerly 145 cid, the 500 was 95 hp, Monza was 110 hp, Spyder was 150 hp.
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When I was a little kid, my parents had a 63 Spyder hardtop. Black with a red interior. My mother drove it all the time, but when my father drove it, he could never find reverse because the pattern on that 4-speed was so close. He always parked it where he could pull back out.
Hi Lee Huff, Great family story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My 1963 Spyder gave me 110K miles of smiles. Never snapped a fan belt even though I used the turbo frequently. The previous owner must have used low octane fuel because I found that the cylinder heads were pitted from pre-ignition knocking. I used premium and she purred like a cheetah. One day I took my girlfriend (now wife) on a ride and pushed the turbo in 2nd gear on the freeway and got a loud “click” as a result. When the dealer took it apart on of the cylinders had blown a chunk out of the top that was weakened as noted earlier. They put in a new sleeve and cylinder under warranty. (Whew!). It was all black with a red interior.
Very cool little car.
:-)
Lee Iacocca saw the Monza show car and told his team at Ford to work on a smaller car with bucket seats and 4 on the floor.
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I had a 64 Corvair Spyder coupe. I made a left turn at normal speed and one of the rear tires popped off of the rim. Ralph Nader was right.
Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sad to read one of your tires popped off :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Do you have to let those turbos cool off for a minute before you turn the engine off?
No idea.
Actually, the turbo didn’t kick in until a fairly high rpm. So, you never got to a situation where any extra care was needed for it.
Great looking car Lou. My cousin har a 67 convertible and a 69 sprint built by Finch. John Finch used to race corvairs it wss one of his cars.
Hi Big Charlie's Model Garage, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your Cousin had a few too, Lou
We had a 62 Monza coupe when I was a kid. 👍
HI Rebecca S. Thank you for viewing and sharing your Family had a 62 Monza :-) Lou
My 64 Spyder had a different steering wheel with a spider in the hub. I owned it back in 1973.
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Hi Lou,
Let me start by saying that I'm a subscriber and fan of your channel and I've thoroughly enjoyed every video of yours that I've watched. I am also a big fan of the Corvair as my brother bought a '64 Spyder back in 1966 and I have many fond memories of the two of us racing around town with it.
Today while watching this video about the 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder I decided that I wanted to do something for my brother but I would need to speak with the owner Chris George. Basically I'm looking for him to take a very hi-resolution digital picture of the whole dash from the rear seat and at a specific angle. This way I can blow it up and print it on high quality photo paper, then frame it and send it to my brother. When the picture is taken correctly it gives the perspective of what it's like to be sitting behind the wheel. The reason I want a picture of this particular Corvair is because not only that it's a Spyder and the same year as my brothers, but it is super clean and the interior is red just like my brothers was.
So I am wondering if there is some way I can contact you, so that I can give you my contact information to pass along to Chris.
Thanks,
John
Hi John, E-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com and put in the subject line "Corvair Dash Photo" and share your story (like you did above) and add your phone # and I will 1) e-mail you back and let you know I've received your e-mail and 2) Send your forwarded e-mail to Chris. It's then up to Chris to contact you or not. Glad to read you're enjoying the Channel with me :-) Lou
Thanks Lou
You're welcome Mr. Fruity Pebbles
I have a uncle back then that had a corvair station wagon and 2 aunts that also had corvairs also
Hi steven nunamaker, A family that enjoyed their Corvairs :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
a nice one. I remember my dad telling me his dad had one, and he told him not to buy it, alas he rolled it going around a corner.
Interesting story about your Grandfathers car itsjustme :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Back in the late 60s I had 2 convair convertibles 62 and a 65. Loved them both. Alas engine problems and lousy mechanic valve jobs cost me big time
Hi Robert Hart, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand knowledge of these cars :-) Lou
awesome car.
Hi Phillip Cuchetti, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
A Convertible Corvair is a beautiful car
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Awesome! Rarely do we get any post on the Corvair, and then you get one of the turbo! How unique... Oddly enough, GM got out of the rear engined car business, after the Fiero.., but the new Corvette will kinda signal the return of the rear-mid engine car to GM.
Hi Keith Jackson, Glad to read a "Awesome!" from you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
nice little car to buy and it seems to have survived the winter salt but perhaps was never winter driven.
A little survivor :-) Nice !
I had a 65 Corsa 4 1bbl carbs 4 sp fun but would change lanes without permission in cross winds
Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California
HI Gene Murphy, Sounds like fond memories of your Automatic Lane Changer :-) Lou
Bighorn44 None the only flat spot was on the bottom
Radials and loose steering box and would swap ends like a 911 if pushed my 73 Thatsoon 240Z did none of these
Wow, what a beaut!!!
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Great presentation of a great car, Lou! I know. I owned one back in the day. The second car I ever owned. Loved it. No problems... at ANY speed! Ralph Nader was a nut looking for 15-minutes of fame. He cost GM a ton of money, too. Keep up the good work, Lou. ---Jim
Hi Jimbob, Thank you for the kind words on this episode and appreciate the encouraging words :-) Happy to read you have 1st hand knowledge with this car, Lou
Wasn't the Vette originally to be named Corvair?
Hmmm, not sure. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
Remember the old joke , How do You recognize a Convair Owner? They always walk around bent over at the waist from having to work on the rear mounted engine! LOL
Nice :-)
My Dad had one just like this only it had a hard top.
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lovely car. Love it.
Wonderful :-)
These were neat cars. Like the other comments, they should have continued to develop them . My 66 handled pretty good but was slow without the turbo.👍
Hi Kurt Zimmerman, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand Corvair knowledge, Lou
That's a great looking car and it seems longer than a regular corvair|
Hi Pete Medina, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Seems to be the right size, however maybe it's the camera angle, Lou
Awesome Lou《☆》
Hi BDOG JR, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
I own a 64’ Corvair spider with 30k original miles
HI Ryan B, Happy to read you have a fun car too with low miles :-) Nice! Lou
Own a 64 Corvair, 4 door.
Nice :-)
Sweet 😀
Glad you enjoy this "sweet" one :-)
@@loucostabile 😀
I can hear the fan bearing is on its way out. Should be replaced immediately!
Hi Jim, Thank you for sharing a tip, Lou
Now this is a cool/unique car indeed...Couldn't have been too many Spyder models made with turbos! I have always been intrigued by Corvairs, and thought they would kind of fun to drive also. Never really understood what the handling flaw was that Nader was complaining about, but it is just like any car, it has handling limits that should not be exceeded so you don't lose control. Is that really a trailer hitch on the rear bumper? Sure hope the proud owner will remove that quickly....
Hi Kramden, Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) You're right, not much towing power here, so you can ditch the hitch, Lou
Need some Spyder parts?
I'm ok.
@@loucostabile Thought I’d ask... 😉
I had a 1963 Spyder in dark metalic
Had a l963 spyder dark metallic green with fawn int....best and fun car ever!!!
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
He's in luck, Lou. His Spyder produces 180 hp (up from 150 in '63. The '64 has a larger displacement....164 c.i. vs 145 c.i.
Bonus !
Actually the 64 still had 150HP, '65 and '66 turbocharged Corsas have the 180HP upgrades. Yes displacement grew in '64, but not horsepower, remained rated at 150. The naturally aspirated engines in '64 all got more horsepower though smallest being new base 95HP (up from 80HP) and new 110HP, up from 102HP. (110HP probably best all around Corvair engine for daily driving) My '62 102HP powerglide gets 26-28MPG average and cruises on flat ground all day at 65MPH comfortably. They are all fun cars and trucks to drive! I do miss driving my 140HP Corsa everyday though!
@@johnnydeville5701 It's obvious to me. There was no reason to keep the '64 rated at 150 hp.
@@srercrcr GM still advertised the 64 Spyder has 150HP, but I agree it MAY have had more HP and they wanted to wait until new redesign 65s debuted to announce 180HP.
@@johnnydeville5701 I agree. I had a '63 and immediately saw the problem when the '64's came out.
Had a 63 and 64
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Sometime around 1964 the GM plant in Ewing NJ had an open house to celebrate an anniversary. At the time this plant manufactured practically all the exterior and interior chrome trim for GM cars. I went with my parents and brother for the tour. At the end of the tour a red Corvair Spyder convertible was on display. I couldn't wait to sit in it.
As an ex-owner of a 1971 Porsche 911E I can offer some advice you may be well aware of.
No matter what, if the rear starts to come around do not lift the throttle. The only hope is to add throttle. This is the case anytime you are in a turn and the car is near its traction limit. Lifting the throttle moves the center of mass forward which decreases rear tire traction. Adding throttle has the opposite effect. More traction can stop the incipient spin. With 150 HP adding power should not be a problem. I don't know about turbo lag with this engine, but turbo lag could make lifting even more dangerous. This is important even at low speeds. It is important when the tire rubber is older and harder - regardless of tread depth. Old, hard tires with great tread depth are as bad as newer tires with minimum tread depth. The only good news is the spin radius will be very small due to all that weight in the rear. Don't ask me how know.
I apologize if you are already aware of this aspect of rear engine driving.
By the way trail braking to slightly rotate the car in a turn and then applying full power earlier than a front engine could is a one way to achieve a high corner exit speed. This is one reason why rear-engine cars do well on the track.
HI William Hutton, Thank you for sharing your story, and some driving tips too, Lou
Turbo lag was really long, but you had to already be at high revs before it would even think about kicking in! High revs in 3rd with a quick shift to 4th will give,the best performance…at least on the 1963 Spyder I had.
Algo distinto No es impala En Uruguay hubieron muchos,ninguno se volcó ni tuvieron problemas mecanicos
Nice to know they didn't have mechanical problems.
The design of this car was way ahead of its time. Too bad it had safety issues.
Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
I had a 64 Spyder coupe. When I made a left turn the tire popped off the rim. I heard that's how Ernie Kovacks died. Ralph Nader was right.
:-0
The front tires needed 15 to 18 psi. There must have been a lot less,than that in the one that rolled off the rim!
personally I perfer the convertible myself that is a sweet ride
Top down on a nice day is a wonderful experience :-)
classic
:-)
I bought a used one in the 70s. Looks like this one only not as nice. Turbo was great in the CA mountains. Only problem was when a gas station put reg gas in it otherwise a great car. Enjoy..
Hi BartRicky, Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your 1970 and sharing your knowledge, Lou
@@loucostabile I think mine was about a '64 that I bought in the early 70's .. It was in the BayArea and would zip over the Santa Cruz mountains with the turbo. Red convertible with black interior. Sold it in L.A.
Great car - now the challenge will be finding a great air cooled mechanic! If you find one, send me his name, lol!
Hi coolbluetoo, Glad you like the car :-) Now about that Mechanic....
In 1964, GM added a rear torsion bar suspension to the Corvair to end the rollover problems. I had a 1963 Corvair Monza convertible that didn't have the torsion bar upgrade and although I drove it very hard as a teenager, I never rolled it or even came close to it. You had to be doing something really stupid to roll even the older Corvairs, IMO.
There was never torsion bar suspension installed in the Corvair. A sway bar was added early on. Perhaps in 1963. In 1964, Chevrolet added a "camber compensator" a leaf spring that tied the two rear swing axles and eliminated the dreaded "tuck under." In '65 models they eliminated the swing arm rear suspension. but all were coil spring.
@@scootergeorge9576
Spring or torsion bar, pretty much the same result. Semantics aside, the '64 had improved rear handling due to the upgrade.
Hi Chuck Ster, Happy to read you had a 1963 Corvair and thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
The Corvair was a car ahead of its time they did not have the materials
and general motors did not spend the time to develop the car they got
out as Cheaply as passable
Hi Clay Coates, Nice to read you believe this car was way ahead of it time, Lou
Lots wrong here...rear bumper guards are in the wrong position...should be in between the rear tail light...corvair turbo carbs were painted black....wrong wire wheel cover...those are from a /67 or later corvair...wrong generator..64 had a fin guard...no decal on air cleaner house/although that was mention...gri
Hi Gordon, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you see, Lou
Tomato soup can comes to mind, not sure how much of a connection there is here.
Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.
I;VE SEEN MANY CORVAIR
Nice :-)
I SAW ONE OF THESE RUN AGAINST A 327 AN IT KEPT UP
WOW
one can only imagine what a fuel injected - 4 wheel disk brake - sport suspended Corvair would have looked like in a few years - too bad
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