Introduced in 1960, the Corvair was manufactured by Chevrolet for nine years and had two different generations in its lifetime. The Corvair name was a merger of 'Corvette' and 'Bel Air.' Its air-cooled engine placed in the rear was a concept only dreamed of for production cars, and it was the first and only mass-production Chevrolet to feature a rear-engine design until the all-new 2020 C8 Corvette. This stylish Monza Series 900 Sedan was acquired by the Grand Rapids Classics Auto Museum in the fall of 2024 from a collector in Ohio. Built the second week of March at the Willow Run, Michigan plant, it is finished in the stylish factory-correct color of 905-4 Laurel Green Metallic, complemented by subtle chrome components, Monza 900 branded wheel covers, and classic wide white wall tires. According to the trim tag, this example was delivered new with a direct air heater, a padded dash, and tinted windshield. Other features include a radio and Royce R module transceiver. A first of its kind, thanks to its unique air-cooled rear engine, the Corvair is an engineering marvel that will always hold a spot in automotive history.
