[{"id": 15314510, "authorName": "tmylett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmylett/", "bidAmount": 1966, "content": "$1,966 bid placed by tmylett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724078579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15314733, "authorName": "Paul_Allen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_allen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a common upgrade from the four oem 1 bbl carbs to a central 2bbl or 4 bbl carb. Exactly what 4 bbl carb does this car have?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724080398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15314938, "authorName": "jasonPM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonpm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by jasonPM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724082056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15315129, "authorName": "9_Vairs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9_vairs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick66Corvair The VIN tag and body tag have been off the vehicle at some point during the life of this Corsa. They could have been pulled and reattached during a restoration because the rivets on both tags are incorrect. Have you ever looked at the hidden VIN to see if it agrees with the tag?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724083490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15316182, "authorName": "JayKay2430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaykay2430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the dual outside rear view sport mirrors are from a later model GM car, maybe a Camaro from the 1970s? I don\u2019t recall that style of mirror ever offered from the factory on a 1966 Corvair. Car is sharp nonetheless!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724088734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15317066, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a bit concerned about the VIN and trim tag. Where is the pic of the rust \"At the base of the windshield\"? I do love the car, the color, upgraded mirrors, single four barrel, everything including the 6x9 speakers in the back.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724091493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15319446, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rust is very small. About 1 inch or so at the base of the windshield driver side on the body. Hope the picture helps too. As far as the concern about the vin and trim tag I don't know. Again my father got it in the early 80's and worked all the time that's all I know. I received it when he passed in 1999. been in my garage ever since.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724098350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15319483, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To JayKay the mirrors are not standard. They could have come from a Camero or other GM car. I am not sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724098450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15319543, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had it in the shop and they replace the carburetor I believe it is a new edelbrock. I also have the four single carburetors if you want those too. They are in the pictures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724098636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15319578, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To 9 Vairs: As far as tags and rivets you could be right. I have no idea. My Dad did overhaul the motor and I know that at the time he turned the speedometer back to 0.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724098774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15320342, "authorName": "Chuckha62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckha62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not an absolute that all '66s had rosette rivets. There's a fair amount of anecdotal information that at least from the LA production facility, cars left the facility with both round and rosette rivets. Some left the factory with one each.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724100883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15322846, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why the damper cans. I thought just the convert. had them", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724117084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15323173, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the damper cans are what I think you talking about I have seen them on all Covairs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724121283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15323210, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the damper cans you refer too might be the canisters on all four corners of the car !!! They are for balance and handling and that is right then I was Wrong to say they are all Corvairs either my day put them on or maybe they be a option with the corsca I\u2019m not sure", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724121831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15324545, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother\u2019s \u2018Vair ran better when he took the 4 barrel carburetor off and put it back to stock. The fuel didn\u2019t seem to atomize as well with the long runners.\nIt\u2019s good that the seller has the original carburetors in case a buyer wants it back to stock.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724161722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15324730, "authorName": "bradcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi ! Are the body side moldings installed with adhesive or have screws holding them on ? Thank You.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724163328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325114, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dampers only came from the factory in convertibles...Camaros too.\r\n\r\n4-Leg is great for top end (as me how I know) lousy for around town.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724166472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325204, "authorName": "pessia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pessia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weren't these great looking cars?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724167117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325740, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok the body side moldings were installed with adhesive. Also, the comment about the 4bbl carburetor? since I put the new carb/distributor on the has never ran better no popping. it also starts better too", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724171176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15333370, "authorName": "LuapR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luapr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Corvair could you please walk me through item page 127,particularly the hanging wire.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724197888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15334163, "authorName": "GrigioF430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grigiof430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious - do any of the Corvair experts on here have any idea why a Corsa coupe would have the vibration dampers (aka cocktail shakers) installed at the 4 corners? Was there ever a time when Corvair owners thought this added some stability or rigidity to a coupe?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724204709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15337275, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the hanging wire ? not sure did not see it until the pictures were taken . what ever it is its not stopping the car from running great . I 'll take look at it later today and see what it maybe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724256968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15338302, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That wire looks like and is the right gauge for the heater fan 12v source.\r\n\r\nIt would be solid brown and the heater fan is directly above that location", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724261048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15345158, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hanging wire ? checked it no connection on the end of it . not sure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724287516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15345509, "authorName": "Classiccar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vibration dampeners do not belong on a coupe. They were absolutely not installed on coupes - convertible only. Not sure how they wound up there. They are not a factory option either.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724291057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15348011, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess my dad installed them", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724340436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15354728, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious to hear comments on what, if any, benefits there are to adding the cocktail shakers to a coupe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724363986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15355989, "authorName": "mwchristian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwchristian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are zero benefits to the dampeners in a coupe body. They add weight but if anything they are a burden to the responsiveness of the suspension. Better to keep your tire pressures correct and use upgrade shocks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724375400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15362065, "authorName": "Autobreza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobreza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Can you comment on what looks\nlike body damage in pictures 128 and 129? Also how extensive is the rust spot in the front trunk?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724440283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15366843, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Autobreza: for the pictures on 128 and 129, there is no body damage that we know of. Not sure what you are seeing. There is ripples in the seams. For the spot in the front trunk in the pan I think it is more surface rust and weathering oxidation. The rust does not go through the pan. \r\nRemember everyone, I received the vehicle 25 years after my father passed. So you all may know more than me. I can say the car runs great. I have kept it in my garage for 25 years and it has not ever been in the rain. My father also kept it in the garage. That is the story.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724461029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15366895, "authorName": "smaceng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaceng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pics 128 and 129 , to me, look like improper jack placement on the pinch welds. This is a nice unrestored , mainly original car......4-barrel carb and dampeners excepted.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724461566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15375118, "authorName": "hipo271", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hipo271/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Non-original rivets on the data plate in #142.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724547075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15375496, "authorName": "JohnR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear seller: Please clarify- The BaT description states it's a replacement engine. You commented that your father rebuilt the engine. Is this in fact the original engine? BTW. nice to see a coupe that someone loved. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724552568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15377456, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mainstreetmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724602568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15377492, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t say if it\u2019s the same block I just know my dad rebuilt the motor or a motor he lived in Washington and I live in California so I wasn\u2019t involved", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724602819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15377514, "authorName": "Mordizzle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mordizzle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smaceng\n Re;pics 128 &129. Looks like someone improperly jacked up the rear end. Maybe to remove the engine. Regardless, nice driver, IMHO.\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724603032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15377552, "authorName": "CORVAIRTOM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvairtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the best LM Corvair color IMHO.\r\n\r\nBucket seats are from a '69 -'72 GM A-body.\r\n\r\nThis looks like body swap. Need to see the hidden VIN.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724603282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15379516, "authorName": "GrigioF430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grigiof430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller You can snap a photo of the engine number and post it. At least that will indicate if the block could be from a '66 Corvair with 140HP. The number is stamped on the block, flat surface, between the oil filler tube and the top tin. The last 1 or 2 letters are the key to identification.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724612644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15379756, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Corvair is too nice to be non-original but the platform would make an interesting EV IMO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724614066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15379973, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRJ I can't thing of a better way to completely ruin a classic car. If you want a Tesla...please just go buy one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1724616562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15379991, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724616822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15380022, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mainstreetmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724617169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15380050, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724617461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15380128, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhilVair, My wife's Infiniti SUV and my pick-up are OEM configuration. The other five serve my interest. I am a designer/enthusiast, not a curator. If I do that EV, I thing (sic) I will tag you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724618249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15381422, "authorName": "Rick66Corvair (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick66corvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To GrigioF430. See attached picture. This is the only other id I could find.\r\nTo the person who asked about the body swape. I would not know. The only thing I have done is maintained the car and replaced the distributor and carburetor, the clutch/plate and pilot bushing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724634740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15381425, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRJ If you do...do us Corvair Nuts a favor and do it to an 80's POS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724634790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15381482, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My best guess on the engine suffix stamp decode is T0126RH Tonawanda January 26 and year was not ever included in these by GM. RH is 110 HP with 2 speed PowerGlide. RH was used from 1965-68. \n\nDoes anybody else see it clearer than me?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724635797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15381510, "authorName": "GrowAPear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growapear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an incredible spec/story. Best of luck to everyone in this auction, I\u2019m drooling from the sidelines!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724636057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15381990, "authorName": "Autobreza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobreza/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Autobreza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724645358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15382011, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724645963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15382110, "authorName": "GrigioF430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grigiof430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhilVair I would also guess RH. Thanks for looking it up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724649260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15382174, "authorName": "B-58Hustler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b-58hustler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always suspicious when I see rocker schutz applied to a car. Indicates to me owner is tired of bodywork, so tries to cover up defects on the lower body with rocker schutz. Look at pics 124 & 133. No disrespect intended to your late father.\r\n\r\n\r\nAren't those buckets from a '67 Corvair, with the rare headrests? The space between the buckets corresponds to Corvair buckets, not the wider A body seats.\r\n\r\nNot a GM 4 way flasher unit.\r\n\r\n'65 and '66 wire wheel covers should have spinners, not sure if repops were available when this car was redone. This car has the '67 and up bald caps.\r\n\r\nNot sure what the inspiration was to install all four cocktail shakers. It's my intention to install the ones in front, to help balance the car better. I know, just throw in a heavy toolbox.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724653527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15383346, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Easy entry ticket to air and oil cooled rear flat six,\r\nwith or without the turbo, with four speed manual,\r\nand nice looking coupe body as well...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724684308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15384640, "authorName": "jack1012t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack1012t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Always suspicious when I see rocker schutz applied to a car\". I can see that...and I can also see that chipguard was pretty popular on 80s cars, at least the ones I owned. Notably I owned the cars I while living in the north, so maybe a more regional mod than nefarious intent. Car was said to have been redone in the 80s, looks pretty good to me. I'd be all over it were it a turbo model", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724692551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15385114, "authorName": "Autobreza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobreza/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by Autobreza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724693987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15385122, "authorName": "prquerze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prquerze/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by prquerze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724694021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15385164, "authorName": "Autobreza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobreza/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Autobreza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724694114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15385173, "authorName": "prquerze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prquerze/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by prquerze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724694129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15385213, "authorName": "prquerze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prquerze/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/26/24 for $12,500 to prquerze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724694249, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15385256, "authorName": "GrigioF430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grigiof430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Decent result, congrats to both buyer & seller. A number of unanswered questions, but at that price, who cares! Enjoy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724694363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15389799, "authorName": "Mrkoenig3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkoenig3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice vair. Love the fact that it's a 140. Congratulations to both parties.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724707179, "type": "comment"}]