1965 Chevrolet Corvair

Convertible

180 TURBO

Manual

107675L122546

Clear

3 day auction no reserve The turbocharged 1965 and '66 production Corsa engines represented the pinnacle of factory performance development from the 164 cubic inch, aluminum alloy, "pancake" Corvair engine. The turbo was rated at 180 horsepower @ 4000 RPM and brought extra high-end performance to the Corsa.The turbo could be made to perform off-the-line, too. According to John Wipff's book, The Complete History of Corvair for the Complete Corvair Nut Volume 1 (Volumes 1 and 2 are available from Clark's Corvair Parts. Dick Griffin of Lansing, Michigan, twice won the NHRA national drag racing championships in a B-Stock class turbocharged Corvair. His best time for the standing-start quarter-mile was 13.03 seconds at 113.92 mph! No doubt, the turbocharged 180 was the configuration of choice for the open road. Once the turbo was spooled, you were in for a spirited ride! The 180 turbo came off the assembly line with chrome plated induction tube, fuel and oil lines and air cleaner. Internals included super-alloy exhaust valves, with exhaust valve guides designed for exceptional heat dissipation, and high-alloy, aluminized-face intake valves for improved durability.this 1965 turbo Corsa comes equipped with the following options, 180HP turbo Corsa engine, 4 SPEED manual transmission, power convertible top, with boot, remote driver side mirror, telescopic steering wheel, factory RPM TAC and gages, it has also been upgraded with true spoke wheels, the condition of this Corsa would be above driver quality, do to the fact that it is a older restoration, but always garage kept in sunny California. the engine was just serviced with no repairs needed, in sound running shape I had it on the freeway at about 80-85 handles quite impressive, the tires are as good as new, great suspension, all is in working order, lights,wipers power top, radio,brakes,clutch,all gages, if you have any questions please call me (818)879-3764 you can ask for DAVID, and please as always bid to own not just to win, I have the right to end this auction at any time. thank you and happy bidding!