Chevrolet Corvair
Production notes

Chevrolet Corvair

Section Title: Production notes
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Year	Production	Base price	Notes

1960	253,268	US$1,984–2,238	500 and 700 four-door sedans were the only models available at introduction; 500 and 700 club coupes become available January 1960, Monza club coupe introduced spring 1960 with 95 hp (71 kW) "Super Turbo Air" high performance engine option, and four-speed transmission, gas heater optional, spare tire mounted in luggage compartment, and central automatic choke.

1961	337,371	US$1,920–2,331	Lakewood station wagon, Greenbrier, Corvan, and Loadside and Rampside pickups added; 145 in³ engine and optional three-speed manual; spare tire now rear-mounted on models not equipped with mid-1961 all weather air conditioning option.

1962	336,005	US$1,992–2,846	Monza Convertible and turbocharged Monza spyder added mid-1962, heavy duty suspension optional with front anti roll bar, rear axle limit straps, positraction differential, new Monza full wheel covers, Kelsey Hayes knock-off wire wheels added to options, Monza wagon becomes available, 500 wagon dropped- wagons lose "Lakewood" designation.

1963	288,419	US$1,982–2,798	Self-adjusting brakes and small engine improvements (belt guides, improved oil cooler), new Monza rocker moldings, loadside pickup discontinued.

1964	215,300	US$2,000–2,811	Larger, 164 CID, engine, improved rear suspension with added transverse leaf springs and revised coil springs, front stabilizer bar added as standard, finned rear brake drums, new optional full wheel covers standard for Monza with specific centers, new Monza chrome rocker and wheel-opening moldings, last year for rampside pickup.

1965	247,092	US$2,066–2,665	Major redesign of the Corvair- all new Fisher Z body, hardtop styling for all models, 700 series discontinued, Corsa series replaces Monza spyder series; Greenbrier discontinued mid-year after 1,528 built; revised front and redesigned fully independent rear suspension, improved heater and air conditioning systems, numerous small engine and chassis refinements.

1966	109,880	US$2,083–2,682	Improved three- and four-speed synchromesh manual transmissions; last year of Corsa model, Last year of Canadian production at Oshawa. Late 1965 modification to steering shaft adds a U-joint and floor reinforcement to reduce risks of column intrusion in collisions.

1967	27,253	US$2,128–2,540	Last year for the four-door hardtop sedan, energy absorbing steering column, dual circuit brake system, stronger door hinges introduced. New safety three-spoke steering wheel standard.

1968	15,399	US$2,243–2,626	Air injection reactor standard in all markets, 140 hp (100 kW) engine reintroduced as a regular production option, optional all-weather air conditioning discontinued, multiplex stereo option discontinued; fuel vapor return line and ignition key warning buzzer new standard features.

1969	6,000	US$2,528–2,641	Last year—production through May 1969; 521 Monza convertibles of 6,000 Corvairs produced; minor changes; improved clutch cable design on manual transmission cars, wider bucket seats with new head restraints, wider interior mirror, refined front brake hose design, Front side markers now feature amber lenses and clear bulbs (opposite from 1968).

Total	1,835,170

Sentence(s)

1965 was the last year for the Greenbrier, with 1,528 being built.

final_sentence: 1965 was the last year for the Greenbrier, with 1,528 being built.