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Forum: General Talk
11-08-2015, 01:42 PM
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My first car was a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair. A Monza convertible it sported the 110hp flat six, and a four speed fully synchronized transmission, White with red vinyl interior, it was a really fun ride. Its purchase was inspired by my driving a friend's Porsche Speedster, in which I performed - accidentally, my first 360. Scarey. I couldn't afford a Porsche, so the 'Vair was as close as I could come.
Its handling was excellent. This was the first year with the revised rear suspension, which was derived from that on the IRS Corvette. Very little change in camber. Ralph Nader go to hell!! While the Mustangs could leave me at the light, on a winding road they were toast!!
It was thoroughly smashed by a woman hurrying to take her kid to the doctor. She was late. I knew the 'Vair was a goner when I couldn't mate the top to the pegs on the windshield header.
I replaced the 'Vair with a '69 Datsun 510. Super little car! 4 speed trans and 96 rockin' and rollin' horses.
Some years later I scored a '65 Corsa, which featured 140 hp with 4 single barrel carbs in a progressive linkage, factory dual exhausts, and proper instrumentation. Quite a lively car for its day; sadly the crank broke. While it still ran, I limped home very carefully. Tearing the engine down revealed an old crack as shown by stains, which finally widened to a full break within the crank case just inboard of the output flange. I started a rebuild, but my first marriage went sour and I never finished the job.
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