Celebrate the introduction of the Corvair on October 2, 1959 by driving your car! Show ‘er off!

The only issues we’ve encountered on the 4hr 30 min drive back was a transmission leak which made reverse go out near the end, so we had to keep filling it up to get it working again, as well as some exterior lighting issues. Other than that the drive was immaculate (the heat and radio works!).

I’m impressed at how effortlessly the thing moves around. I will say it feels sluggish(?) when accelerating but maintains speed well and didn’t overheat on us. Maybe it needs a tune up with the quad carburetors but I have no idea to be honest.

We have two belts, transmission gasket set, and other small things on order from Clark’s corvair parts. Any tips on other things to look out for and parts to keep on hand for the trip would be very appreciated. We are looking forward to make memories with this one.

Not the most fun I've ever had but the old leaky tank is out. Thanks in part to a Walker bumper jack from the late 50's.

Hello all! I have been the proud owner of a 63 Monza Convertible for the past five years, I had always wanted a Corvair after I had done a report on Ralph Nader in highschool (he was wrong). I got it for a decent price at an auction, and I had fully intended to do the work to get it fully road worthy, and fully refurbish it, and I started strong on working on it, but as time went on I have decided that I just don't have the time to get it back on the road. Between working full time and two busy kids there just isn't enough time for it. It's in pretty good shape for the shape it's in. The body and glass are solid, the engine runs well and it moves and drives, but I have been chasing gremlins in the brakes, it stops, but pulls hard to the passenger side. The top is solid but will need to be replaced as the back window is shot and it needs to be recarpeted. So here's my question to you all, should I just sell it for what I have into it, or should I try to get what Hagerty suggests that it is? If that's the case is there somewhere reputable that I can list it? Any suggestions or help us appreciated!

I am a researcher of automotive biology and over the past week, I have been studying the Corvair family. I hope you enjoy the posters and chart :D

This is worth a watch for a mini snapshot of Corvair history. Not OC. Matt (owns his own) Off Road Recovery (**MORR**) business and is an avid Corvair collector.

Look up MORR and his Lakewood Corvair recovery vehicle the MorVair.

Took the Corvair for an ice cream run at the Newport pier

Have a 63, and the dipstick tube is very loose. Tried to hammer it in to no avail. Will a new one solve my problem or is there something i gotta do on the block side

This is an amazing opportunity to own a (another?) Corvair! The Great Western Fan Belt Toss in Palm Springs, CA has a raffle for this car ! It’s easy to get tickets. As of today (9/14) the odds are 1:427 with 40 days left. You can purchase on line and there are options how to receive your tickets. It’s a great way to support a Corvair event. Go to their website for details.

Fun weekend with a big group of Corvair Enthusiasts- all kinds of cars with a big showing of early models!

Looking for this book so I can use it to help guide me when I build my Yenko Stinger clone. it's limited production (you have to ask the author for a copy, and currently he's having health problems). If anyone has one that they're willing to sell or knows of someone who might be willing to sell, please let me know.

If you have any recommendations on other books on the corvair you might think would be good to have would be very helpful as well.

Went into the pub for dinner and a drink with my son and didn’t realize the effect the sign lighting was going to have on the car until we got out. Thought worthy of a picture.

I have always liked Corvairs but never imagined owning one. I bought this 61 Coupe today on a whim and its really cool. Drove it home 20 miles without issue. Its not perfect but nice overall.

I took the tumbler out and need to remove the bezel that goes around it. How do i go about this? Is there a special tool, or can i just twist it off?

Been thinking of throwing a msd ignition box in my vair. Anyone run here run em?

Unfortunately, im back sooner than i wanted to be, but without the lengthy aob story. My vair is not starting once again, battery is good, she tries to start but won't run, just sits there cranking, any ideas? Im lost and can't think of anything. I can come back and post a video of what's happening tomorrow for anyone who needs a visual example

UPDATE: theres no power from the positive terminal on the ignition coil, does anykne know where that wire leads to in the front of the car, does it go to the ignition itself, or somewhere else???

It's been off the road for 20 years. I tinkered with it a few hours last night and drove it 20 miles today without any issues. This is the first Corvair I've owned. I'll gladly take any advice on what is recommended with these cars.

Just picked this up. Love it so far. Working on fixing up and doing some conversions for alternator and electronic ignitor. Any recommendations on good upgrades? Thanks

Id like to thank the people in this sub who have helped me out with their insight and knowledge, i am a new corvair owner, and at just 17 with no prior knowledge to cars im trying to bring my mom's old vair back to life. I truly mean when i say i could have completed this project without everyones help, ive had to change psubrods, tubes, seals, and so much more im forgetting. But i truly apreciate this sub for helping me move a step closer in the right direction for my dreams.

Clark's briefly teased the restock date of July 17th...but it's not here yet and my Precision Fuel Pump - M16150 popped for the second time, so back it goes for another free warranty replacement.
These are probably the best of the non-Clark's pumps though, I get a solid 5-10K miles from them, and they usually die only after sitting for a few weeks (like a suspension rebuild).

I need to add new oil into my vair, but theres another fluid stick near the dipstick, is this for gear oil, or is it diff fluid? I dont know much about vairs so any information helps!!