[{"id": 16417110, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 66, "content": "$66 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734801293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417111, "authorName": "Masbur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masbur/", "bidAmount": 1966, "content": "$1,966 bid placed by Masbur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734801317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417118, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734801397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417193, "authorName": "mshilling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshilling/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by mshilling", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734801925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417249, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734802361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417436, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Corvair. Excellent wheel choice. Safe at every speed, Ralph.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1734803612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16417502, "authorName": "puebla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puebla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most handsome designs ever produced by G.M., and the 15\", 'Vette wheels complement it nicely. GLWTA", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1734803974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16417670, "authorName": "Dick_Steinkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dick_steinkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How complete was the color change? Can you post pictures of the door jambs, underside of frunk and deck lids, etc? Thanks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734804831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418022, "authorName": "llenroc355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llenroc355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree too with the Corvette wheels they fit the car like they were designed for it; well done", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734806296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418048, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautifully styled car. Most people would have no idea what it is. Too bad for them. \r\n\r\nWhen they put their minds to it, GM could design a car as pretty as any other design house.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734806400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418153, "authorName": "Jorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Briefly I was the owner of a black on black version of this, turbocharged 4 spd. Still kicking myself for selling that.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734806751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418572, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734808362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16418609, "authorName": "jimreillyjmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimreillyjmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at this sleek little beauty in profile, one word comes to mind: Monza. She looks so Italian, so right. Very nice interior. A four speed and plenty of pep. It says, \u201cLet\u2019s go for a drive.\u201d Would love to!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734808496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418621, "authorName": "mshilling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshilling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the oil leaks from the pushrod tube seals, or crankshaft seals? Beautiful car. My first car was a '65 Maroon coupe. Wish I still had it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734808562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419065, "authorName": "keitho64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keitho64/", "bidAmount": 3737, "content": "$3,737 bid placed by keitho64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734810410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16419362, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlohaZ3, \u201cSafe at every speed, Ralph.\u201d Very well played. Thank you for that.\r\nNader was waiting for the bus because he had little to no driving skills in an era with no shortage of driver\u2019s ed teachers and he took down the Corvair.\r\nEver since I saw some not-so stock Corvair\u2019s absolutely devour an autocross course, DNF-free, in the early \u201890s, I wanted to see Ralph Nader\u2019s ass parked in an uncomfortable chair smack-dab in the middle of that hot asphalt parking lot surrounded by cones and screaming Corvair\u2019s and no umbrella for shade. It\u2019s no different than him waiting for the bus. He\u2019d just be waiting in a different spot and perhaps getting religion at the same time. One can dream.\r\nAlso, those C3 look better here than they do on the Corvette.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734811193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419682, "authorName": "g_force-happy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_force-happy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RogerRoger88 Do you have the front seat headrests?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734812254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419759, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When one of these beauties shows up on the best online auction site, I just think that the idiots running GM, missed the mark. No, not with this superbly designed sports coupe, but with their decision to axe the Corvair, instead of continuing to build and improve it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734812685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419790, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The main detriment to the value of these is that bowtie on the front. If these were made in Europe, the quality would be half as good and the value would triple. Great handling, quick, comfortable and great, unique looks. My only complaint has always been that long throw shifter. I've only driven a couple, they both had vague long throw shifters. Cable shifters, I guess.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734812695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419947, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dick_Steinkamp The color change was 100%. There is not a speck of the previous color. Attached are additional photos. Please let me know if you need any others.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734813173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420018, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mshilling The leak is from the pushrod.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734813436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420037, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@g_force-happy I do not have the front seat headrests.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734813487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420331, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to give you all a little backstory on this car. My parents owned a few other Corvairs in the 70's/early 80's. My father was always a Vair lover. After he semi-retired in the early 2000's, he sought out a Corsa in great shape and found this one in 2012. As you can tell from the receipts from 2014 and the work he had performed by Ted Fahrenthold, he wanted to make this one special. Unfortunately, my father passed away in 2014 of cancer. Although I officially inherited this Vair in 2023, I have been driving it since my father's passing. As you can tell from all the manuals I purchased last year and the money I have put into it myself, my plan was to follow in my father's footsteps with his car. However, with my kids approaching driving age, I am running out of room and need to let another Vair aficionado enjoy this car. Please feel free to ask any questions or ask for additional pictures. Thanks!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1734814443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420497, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ALW62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734815014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16420546, "authorName": "Canautopro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canautopro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shift linkage is direct tube from shifter to transmission. Early and late linkages differ slightly. Corsa\u2019s had a factory quick shifter already. The issue most people have is that there is a lot of adjustments and shims to set up properly and a lack of experience. With patience and expertise they can shift amazingly tight and accurate. GLWTA", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1734815232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421216, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having once had a 140HP 4spd Corsa I'm here to endorse what a great and unappreciated sports car we see here. The Corvair didn't deserve being singled out and denigrated as it was, especially as the 2nd Gen got rid of the single pivot axle. It was a worthy US response to the VW/Porsche that went unscathed. I add my compliments for the wheel choice, they really do belong! GLWTA", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1734817796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421320, "authorName": "ICRCair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icrcair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The instrument panel on the driver's side is from a 1965 Corsa. The passenger side is correct. The 66 cars had a front spoiler that is missing on this car. In the trunk behind each headlight tub there is suppose to be a sheet metal floor piece to make the area flat", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734818227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421643, "authorName": "remgitano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remgitano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No 1966 American production car had headrests that I am aware of. If memory serves, these were not federally obligatory until Jan 1, 1968. I had a 1968 Camaro built prior to 1 January 1968 had no head rests. This Corsa is stunning in so many ways. My Dad, brother, and I went to a local auto show in 1966 (I at 13 yrs of age) and it was everything my Dad could do to prize me out of a beautiful light yellow Corsa! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734820594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421960, "authorName": "g_force-happy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_force-happy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@remgitano Albeit your comment is true on federal mandate for headrests coming later in 1968 to car manufacturers, 1966 Los Angeles built Corvairs code 'Y' (after the 5 on the data plate) indicates front bucket seats with headrests. By no means am I a Corvair expert compared to the likes of others but its a rarity to see the option presented maybe unless you are from or on the West Coast. I'll certainly step aside and accept the possibility I'm wrong. Its just an interesting circumstance, as many of us in the Midwest are not used to seeing them on 65-66-67's (because Willow Run prevailed here mostly). 68-69 headrests certainly more commonplace (but also an tweaked interior design for those years) Thank you @RogerRoger88 for your clarification.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734824037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422081, "authorName": "pkelley41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkelley41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I reside close to the cars location. Is it available to be inspected and/or driven ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734825587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422097, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ICRCair I know I\u2019m going to learn a good deal about this Corvair during this listing as there are people who know more about Corvairs than I do on this site. What are the differences between the 65 and 66 driver\u2019s side instrument panels? I\u2019ve looked at other 66 Corsa\u2019s and their panels look like this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734825798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422118, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ICRCair Would you please elaborate on the \u201865 vs. \u201866 instrument panel. What is the difference and by chance you\u2019re not possibly mistaking Monza vs Corsa instrument panels? Not a challenge to your knowledge rather a learning opportunity for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734826057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422130, "authorName": "Canautopro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canautopro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "65 instrument panel and glove box bezels had a silver accent around the perimeter. 66 was solid wrinkle finish with no silver accent.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734826205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422133, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RogerRoger88 excuse the redundancy I hadn\u2019t seen / read your post prior to posting mine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734826217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422142, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pkelley41 Yes, you are more than welcome to come by and inspect/drive the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734826354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422160, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Canautopro Wow! That is a subtle difference I did not notice in the pics of the other 66 Corsa's. It appears @ICRCair is correct. Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734826514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422261, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cSubtle\u201d is right\u2026..I see the difference now!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734827856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422712, "authorName": "ICRCair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icrcair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the 65-66 instrument panel, the 65 has a narrow chrome band around the perimeter of the panel, the 66 does not. look at the two panels and it will become apparent the two are different.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734835566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422730, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll have to say the C3 wheels look better on this CORvair than on the CORvette.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734835951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423055, "authorName": "S5c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s5c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There appears to be a number of paint bubbles, would you expect unseen rust to be the cause? Is there a history of rust repair?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734843648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423067, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SDCR\n\nThe problem with the Corvair was that by 1967 it had a strong adversary. In fact, that adversary was sitting alongside it in Chevrolet showrooms. \n\nIt was the new Chevrolet Camaro. \n\nAlso available as both a coupe and a convertible, and roughly the same size, the Camaro is what doomed the Corvair. Amazingly, the latter hung on for three parallel model years. \n\nWhile the Corvair had its charms (my father used to call them a \"poor man's Porsche\"), the facts just didn't pencil out. The Camaro was far less expensive to build, as it shared engines, drivetrain, and chassis components with other models. The Corvair did not. The Camaro could also be optioned with a variety of engines, including a 396 big block. Even if Chevy had kept offering the turbocharged version, the Corvair's numbers just paled in comparison. \n\nYeah, the Camaro didn't handle as well (blah-blah-blah), but the target audience of these cars was concerned with bang for the buck, and 0-60 and quarter-mile times.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1734844353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423159, "authorName": "500_PM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/500_pm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarFoolLane - This is accurate. James Krause tried to straighten everyone out about this a few years ago. https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2018/06/01/who-killed-the-corvair/", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1734846701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423470, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@500_PM\r\n\r\nThank you. That is a fantastic read, right down to the comments. I highly encourage everyone to bookmark it, which I suspect many Corvair enthusiasts have already done. \r\n\r\nNonetheless, in every future BaT Corvair auction moving forward, one or more Joe Carguy will still throw in a glib comment mentioning Ralph Nader. Just as likely as stores will be crowded this coming Tuesday.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734871497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423760, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarFoolLane,\nThanks for the comments on the demise of the Corvair. Yes, I have been aware of the Camaro situation, but, It does not negate the virtues of the Corvair. Sure, it was a corporate marketing and market share decision, but I still wish they would have continued development. Perhaps diverting the mammoth investment that was designated to the ill fated Vega program. Water under the bridge.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734876731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424220, "authorName": "JLRESQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlresq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible. I did a restoration on the car with my friends. It won a Senior Gold award at a Concourse show in Jacksonville years ago. They are great cars. Easy to work on. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1734881883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424515, "authorName": "Eric_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Corvair was a purpose built car that didn\u2019t share many components with the other GM models, making it expensive to produce, and making it a special car from the get go. \r\nThe second generation Corvair style has been described as one of the best. I recall a magazine saying it\u2019s the best European car America ever built which I agree\u2026air cooled, rear engined, independent suspension, aluminum block, aluminum heads, even Turbocharged!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1734884624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424607, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a cold start video taken this morning.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734885326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424676, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S5c I am unsure of the reason for the paint bubbles. I can tell you no rust repair has been done in the past 12 years. The paint work was done by a previous owner, so I do not know if there is a history of rust repair. I will be glad to take any additional pictures if needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734885829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424678, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good comments re: who killed the Corvair.\r\n\r\nProximate cause of the Corvair's demise was the Ford Mustang. The Corvair had already been replaced by GM in the small-car market in 1962 with the Chevy II, relegating the 'Vair to the 'sporty' sector. Then came the Mustang in 1964. Cheap, derivative, and highly profitable. GM took one look at that and said yes, please. Voila! Camaro.\r\n\r\nYou could say that it all began much earlier, in 1960 as the new 'compact cars' were introduced, when in the words of Car and Driver \"GM looked fondly at Ford's stupid and unoriginal Falcon and wished that they had built the same thing\".", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1734885844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424823, "authorName": "tdawg3242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdawg3242/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by tdawg3242", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734887113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16425832, "authorName": "JoeCar58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joecar58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My question was answered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734893305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426053, "authorName": "bravenrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bravenrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple things. Do you know the paint code? Did the bubbles in the paint appear during your ownership, or have they become worse during that time? The few underside pics show some crustiness. Enough that I'd like to see clearer, brighter pictures of the undercarriage. Would it be possible to put it on a lift and take some good pictures of the underside? Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734894349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426321, "authorName": "Winsam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winsam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the heads been reworked. The 140's are notorious for dropping their valve seats. I had deep seats installed in mine after dropping #2 and making a large crater in the head.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734895387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426371, "authorName": "UnkaBuddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unkabuddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Corvair. May I ask what kind of mufflers you\u2019re running?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734895577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426436, "authorName": "S5c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s5c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how long has it been since the car was roadworthy and used on a regular basis?\r\nabout the dash/gauges, is the dash with a manifold pressure gauge standard on a 140hp car?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734895787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428596, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bravenrace Unfortunately, I do not know the paint code for the current color, nor do I have access to a lift. I can try taking some better underside photos. The car has been garaged for the last 12 years, so I would assume the bubbles were there when the car was purchased by my father.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734907947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428610, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Winsam The heads have not been reworked during our ownership, and I cannot say about the previous owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734908107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428622, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S5c I drive the car at least once per week, so it is currently roadworthy. \r\nI will defer to the Corvair experts on here for your question regarding the dash gauges.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734908215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428658, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UnkaBuddy The mufflers were ordered from Clark's and shipped directly to Ted Fahrenthold for installation. Unfortunately, I do not have the receipt for this purchase. Per my dad's notes on Ted's bill, they were backordered and not a part of his first couple orders from Clark's. They would've been parts C10997 and C10998.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734908656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428725, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S5c The six pod dash is Corsa (1965-66) only. Both 140 hp 4-carb Corsa and 180 hp turbocharged Corsa make the vacuum gauge function. Turbocharged was only available in a Corsa. (Early model turbo cars were called Spyder.) 1965-69 Monza and 500 applications have a three pod dash...no vacuum gauge. You could order a 140 hp 4-carb in all 1965-69 Monza and 500 model's but the vacuum gauge was only in a Corsa. \n\nMy current favorite Corvair is an all original 40K miles 1966 500 140/PG Sport Sedan with factory A/C that blows ice cubes. We call it Gem!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734910024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430724, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@remgitano I am going to put on my anorak here and say that I am pretty sure that front seat headrests were available on Imperials in 66 and 67. OK, anorak off. \r\n\r\nThe C3 wheels look terrific on this Corvair. Is the ride height correct? It would look good with the front lowered a bit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734968469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431320, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking of exhaust...\n\nI'm sure all the Corvair aficionados know this, but for others I thought I'd share one of my favorite automotive factoids. \n\nThe generic term \"turbo muffler\" came about in a rather interesting way back in the '70s. I forget the full story, but someone working in a muffler shop or other type of garage noticed that the replacement for the factory muffler on the Corvair Corsa equipped with the turbocharged engine had a great combination of a compact size, and a throaty sound. \n\nVoila! They started putting that muffler (probably a generic replacement item from a big name in the business like Walker) in pairs under V8 muscle cars. The idea spread, and it didn't take the aftermarket industry long to copy the design and come up with their own similar \"turbo\" mufflers. To this day, you can go on a big online speed shop like Summit and find a large variety of them.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734973794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431570, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_P Yes, headrests were available in all 1966 Corvairs.\r\n\r\nThe letter after the interior color code is headrest designator.\r\n\r\nZ is no headrests for Van Nuys builds per Corvair Kid website. \r\n\r\nhttps://corvairkid.com/66codes.htm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734975726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432051, "authorName": "bravenrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bravenrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding my question about the paint bubbles, I would think that you would have noticed whether or not they\u2019ve worsened in the 10 years you\u2019ve been taking care of the car. \nRegarding undercarriage pictures, can you at least jack it up with a floor jack and use a bright light to get pictures of the crusty areas so we can tell if we should be concerned with them or not? Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734977623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432851, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weren't these supposed to be the car to draw in customers to the showrooms where they would be upsold to a bigger, more expensive car? \"You don't want that one, what you want is an Impala. For a little extra it would be in your price range, mister!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734980322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432881, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Corvair did not have a bad run: 1960 - 1969. That's longer than a lot of other cars. It is a shame that GM chose to let the Corvair go instead of pivoting towards creating an entry that could do battle with the increasingly popular Euro sedans like the BMW 1800 / 2000 series. But, as we have seen so many times, GM is going to GM. When it comes to doing the wrong thing, you can count on GM.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734980420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16433309, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lewis\r\n\r\nChevrolet and its dealers had the Chevy II / Nova to do that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734981822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16433499, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_C. \r\n\r\nWell, in 1969 GM was still the 800-lb gorilla of the automotive world. Their market share was quite substantial, at over 45%. Chevrolet probably sold more Novas in a month than BMW sold cars in the US in an entire year. Was the Nova a sport sedan? Nope. But most people living in \"flyover country\" (as we call it today) had no desire for a sport sedan. Spending money to develop one would have been a bit of a fool's errand. \r\n\r\nThey did \"pivot\" to answer the emerging European luxury presence following the OPEC oil crisis of 1974 by creating the Seville, arriving in mid-1975. Those sold like crazy, even though they were the most expensive non-limousine in the Cadillac line. Dealers couldn't get enough of them, and sold them at sticker price or above. \r\n\r\nIf you click on the story linked way down in the comments, it's an excellently-presented timeline of how the Corvair failed, magazine writers and a small number of enthusiast buyers notwithstanding.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734982591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16433709, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bravenrace I would say the bubbles have not gotten worse since I have been taking care of the car. However, I cannot say for a fact that they were there when my father purchased the car. Based on them not changing in the last 10 years, I would assume that they were in fact there 12 years ago. I can tell you that the metal in those areas is not thin nor delicate. \r\nAs for the undercarriage pictures, is there anything in particular you would like pictures of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734983325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16433983, "authorName": "bravenrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bravenrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<a href="https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/" rel="ugc">@RogerRoger88</a>Well I\u2019d like pictures of everything ideally. Short of that I\u2019d like clear pictures of any rusty looking areas so I can assess if they look serious or not.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734984624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16439028, "authorName": "Jimbo9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo9999/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Jimbo9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735057134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16441693, "authorName": "MNberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 66 Corsa Corvair back in the 70's; it was the first car I ever restored. They are stunning cars; great / sporty looking, fun to drive, and an amazing looking interior ----- especially the sporty looking dashboard. \r\n\r\nGreat color combination.\r\n\r\nBest of luck to the Seller.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1735069707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445628, "authorName": "bsim36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsim36/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by bsim36", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735108079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16449859, "authorName": "heaps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heaps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know how big a job to replace the heater duct? Also the parking brake what parts do you have. Thanks Chuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735232410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457208, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@heaps Chuck, I am unsure what is needed to replace the heater duct. Hopefully, one of the more knowledgeable Corvair experts can chime in. As for the parking brake, I have both the front e-brake cable and rear e-brake cable along with some of the necessary installation hardware. See pic #170.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735269617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457758, "authorName": "bravenrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bravenrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u2026Still waiting on an answer on undercarriage pictures.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735302910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457933, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I brought my father-in-law's floor jack home Christmas night. I will be posting additional undercarriage pictures this afternoon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735307226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16460127, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some additional undercarriage pictures. If there is an area that anyone would like additional pictures, please let me know.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735324763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16461336, "authorName": "weim55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weim55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhilVair - you could order a 140hp 4 carb engine with a powerglide automatic (?!) , I had no idea! 65/66 Corsa model was available w 4 speed only, yes?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735328662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16462677, "authorName": "S5c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s5c/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by S5c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735333327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16463671, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735337148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16463677, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RogerRoger88 Thank you for positing the additional undercarriage pics....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735337193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463684, "authorName": "2002Guru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002guru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is very nice. Gen II is my favorite design for these cars.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1735337214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463714, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@simongadban If I may ask what has become of the 1960 Chevrolet Nomad wagon?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735337319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16464243, "authorName": "passitbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passitbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1968 Monza 2 Dr. 140 HP. Powerglide and I think a 3.55 posi rear. Fantastic car. Embarrassed many a car on the Back roads of Bucks County half a century ago.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735343708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465066, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735358604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465070, "authorName": "Eric_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cool thing about owning a Corvair, new and used parts are readily available, great club support, and you will get more attention at the car show than others. \r\nNext owner will have many fun miles ahead.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735358823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465209, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735363962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465489, "authorName": "Winston52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winston52/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Winston52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735387687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465516, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weim55 Correct!! 140/PG combination in Monza & 500 only.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735389158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465848, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we approach the end of this listing, I want to go ahead and thank all of you for viewing, bidding, asking questions, and especially the Corvair experts who have chimed in to provide information not only on my Corvair but all Corvairs. It\u2019s you all that make the Corvair community special.\r\n\r\nI will be available until the end of the auction to answer any questions. Thanks again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735396571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465949, "authorName": "flabuf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flabuf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies ahead of time but I am not being supervised and could not resist an opportunity to say \"Booya!\" to the entire community of Corvair enthusiasts, some of whom started the infamous Exploding Vacuum Cleaner events at Corvair Owners Association events back in the '80's. To wit:\n\nChess Earman, who recounted what happened once when he was trying to siphon the gasoline out of one of his four Corvairs. He didn't want to get gasoline in his mouth, so he decided to get the suction going by holding the end of the siphon hose up against a vacuum cleaner hose. What this meant, of course, is that he was sucking gas fumes directly into an electric motor, which as you know operates by having sparks fly around inside it. So the next thing Chess Earman knew, there was an explosion inside the vacuum cleaner, and fire was coming out of the back of it \"like a jet engine.\"\n\nAnd thus it came to pass that, for a number of years during the 1980s, the big attraction at the annual Fourth of July picnic of the Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts was the Flaming Vacuum Cleaner competition replete with Team Hoover, Team Electrolux, etc... \n\nWhat a GREAT group of guys!\n\n(Please delete this if you find it doesn't create more enthusiasm for your sale.)\n\nAlso, I LOVE this body style!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1735398226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466049, "authorName": "TNGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 65 ,2 door, Manual tranny ,midnight blue was so much fun to drive. It was so fast. Put wider taller tires on the back for a front down rake and 3 concrete blocks which made it much more stable at freeway speeds. Had exhaust with that went forward collecting the exhaust then back through a glass pack. It sounded soooo good. Made the manual transmission 10x more smiles per mile. In those days I traveled from Long Beach to Hollywood for work everyday. It was 80+ mph in the fast lane. Never missed a beat and handled well. One of the most fun to drive cars I ever owned. It was a great car to own and drive. Wish I had one like this to play with. Great GM high compression aluminum motor. The new owner is going to love this, and surprise the uneducated at leaving the line. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735399329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466334, "authorName": "Ngsd101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngsd101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All ion all it looks pretty solid except fo rthe rust bubbles as others have mentioned. If you consider that and expect to do those repairs it is still in the right range. You could also take it back to the original color which is really cool for this year if you wanted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735402069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466364, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735402373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16466411, "authorName": "SHEARERFAMILY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shearerfamily/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FLABUF: You forgot team Kirby! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735402885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466525, "authorName": "RoundHeadlights", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundheadlights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice looking Corsa and a very engaged seller. Great auction.\n @flabuf, your post is out of this world! @BaT Quote of the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735404370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466570, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen Corvette wheels on a Corvair but they do look great on this Coarsa.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735404568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467061, "authorName": "PanoMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panomustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all those that love the Corvair, I have experienced many of them and wouldn't want to relive the experience. As a baby boomer, we had at least 3 or 4 at any one time and all we did was work on them. I drove a 66 Corvair 500 my senior year in high school. Miserable as well as an embarrassing experience. Constantly vapor locked in hot weather and good luck getting it to stop. Blew through so many traffic lights. Even back then we were ordering parts from Clark's Corvair. Make sure you have plenty of wheel cylinder rebuild kits or new wheel cylinders because you will need them. The only good thing about my experience with Corvairs was the one we had with a 327 cubic inch in the back seat. Very fast!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735408644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467126, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's generally pretty rare that the second revision (more than a facelift) of a model improves on the original model but I'd say the Corsa redesign is one of the best looking American cars of the 60s. Super nice example here.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1735408980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467367, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735410229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467487, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After reading, I now fully expect @PanoMustang to drop in as an active bidder at about min 01:30 of the original clock\u2026..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735410726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467516, "authorName": "oneduffy12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneduffy12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a former owner of 6 Corvairs over a 7 year period (high school 1970 through college 1976) I remember the cars with great affection. Included in those 6 Corvairs were a 1965 Corsa convertible and a 1969 1 owner Monza Sprint by Fitch which I didn't realize what I had until after I bought it. The lineage on any Sprint is spotty and Fitch had a reputation of doing the most minor modifications to some cars in order to put the Sprint nameplate on it. But I know for sure my car had a steering dampner along with HD suspension with bigger shocks and a stiffer ride than my 65 Corsa. Also, individual chrome air cleaners and \"Sprint\" script on the front fenders. One of the few cars I wish I'd been able to keep but that doesn't happen much in your twenties. \r\nI'll also weigh in on the headrest issue: they were OEM only on 69 models and looked identical to the Camaro units. I knew they were available by special order on 66-68 models but I don't ever recall seeing them. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735410831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467621, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by 1MoparGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467634, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mopar Guy is ready to go! Popcorn at my side... Time to buy a Corvair!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735411260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467786, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467801, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by 1MoparGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467804, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467812, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467816, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by 1MoparGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467820, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467827, "authorName": "mwb100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwb100/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by mwb100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467840, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467857, "authorName": "Easynametoremember", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easynametoremember/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Easynametoremember", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467861, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467863, "authorName": "JoeCar58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joecar58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve on this I believe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467870, "authorName": "mwb100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwb100/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by mwb100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467877, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467881, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467884, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by 1MoparGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735411995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467886, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467889, "authorName": "Jack2275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack2275/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Jack2275", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467895, "authorName": "Sonny3iii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonny3iii/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Sonny3iii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467903, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467907, "authorName": "Jack2275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack2275/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Jack2275", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467899, "authorName": "2002Guru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002guru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeCar58,\nIf it doesn't say no reserve, there is one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735412059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467926, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467931, "authorName": "2002Guru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002guru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's keep going, this is a nice one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735412146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467937, "authorName": "mwb100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwb100/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by mwb100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467906, "authorName": "1MoparGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1moparguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Luck Guys, Great looking car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735412197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467952, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467981, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/28/24 for $10,750 to bidi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735412338, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16467989, "authorName": "2002Guru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002guru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An absolute steal!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1735412366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467988, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @bidi", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735412366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467993, "authorName": "Tsingle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsingle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Have fun with it !!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735412380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467998, "authorName": "gravestagain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gravestagain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735412404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468004, "authorName": "Jack2275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack2275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, Great looking, Great fun. Great price.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735412427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468025, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @bidi. Thanks again everyone for participating in this auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735412504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468029, "authorName": "MNberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy; beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735412508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468072, "authorName": "Eric_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep he stole it\u2026.Congrats to the new Owner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735412652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468103, "authorName": "2002Guru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002guru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's have a round of applause to @RogerRoger88, an engaged seller who let it go for this price.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1735412807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468279, "authorName": "RogerRoger88 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerroger88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @2002Guru. I definitely believe it is worth more than this, but it is time for someone else to enjoy it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1735413540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16470836, "authorName": "bidi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone! Have owned several German cars with a flat six out back, but never a Corvair .. have actually never been in one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735425694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16471287, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PanoMustang Your table for one reservation is ready!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735433151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16471978, "authorName": "DMrestoration", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrestoration/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with 2002Gurus comment but any sale where both are happy rates as a good event. I have owned 20+ late model Corvairs including a Fitch and Yenko YS063. I wish I could have bid but it was just not the right time. But Bidi if you decide it is not your favorite, write to me and I will pay you a slight bonus for a great car and a very nice seller. Congratulations to all and to all a good night!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735449958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16473020, "authorName": "johnnyvett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyvett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The C3 late model aluminum wheels work perfectly on this Corvair!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735489406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16473581, "authorName": "alfriedesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfriedesq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Corvair 140 was my first car ever. Loved that car. Great buy for the buyer. Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735495466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16473669, "authorName": "alfriedesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfriedesq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@panomustang My experience was totally different than you. I owned two of them in my life. Really a car well ahead of its time and a car that was a delight to drive (unless you break in a tight corner). If I had garage space I would have picked up this car for the nostalgia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735495874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16475655, "authorName": "Pryso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pryso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think panomustang's moniker gives away his/her prejudices, so that opinion is discounted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735505323, "type": "comment"}]