5k: Rampside Corvan: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup

 In 1961 Chevrolet introduced the Corvair 95 light truck version to join the 2-door and 4-door Corvairs released in 1960.  The Corvan was available as a Greenbrier Sportswagon, (essentially a panel van), Loadside (conventional rear loaded pickup) and the Rampside (uses a side door to access the lower front section of the bed).  It is the thinking man's alternative to the amusingly expensive VW Bus/Van/Transporter/Kombi and is sketchy enough when moving that you will never want to drive at speeds that will cause the swing axle to suddenly decide to kill you. Find this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup here on eBay currently bidding for $2,602 with 2 days to go located in Sherman Oaks, CA.

5k: Vintage Hauler: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside Pickup Truck

 To this day the Corvair is a rear-engined anomaly in the catalog of American built automobiles.  The Ed Cole led team at GM released the subtle styled Corvair as the rest of Detroit was trying to build bigger tailfins and build a functioning chrome windshield.  The Corvair was different...a little bit European in its style, but strongly American in execution.  Most of the Vairs you see on these pages are from the refreshed and better handling 2nd generation ('65-'69) but if you want one of the Van/Wagon/Pickup versions, you'll need to look at the first gen.  Find this 1961 Corvair Rampside Pickup Truck offered for $7,450 in San Bruno, CA via craigslist.