1961 Corvair Station Wagon and 4 door sedan

1961 Chevrolet Corviar

First introduced as an economy car, the compact Corvair was gaining sales as an affordable, practical sports car as the sportier bucket seat Monza made its debut. Quick to see a trend, Chevrolet introduced the Sebring Spider Coupe in 1961 to further enhance the sportier, trendy image.

Corvair cars will come in 500 and 700 models in two and four-door sedans. The Monza, a two-door hardtop with posh interior and bucket seats, tops the line. The 1961 engines have been upped from 140 to 145 cubic inches. Corvairs can be had with standard three-speed or a four-speed gearbox with automatic transmission or stick shift. Accessories include a gas heater, two-speed windshield wiper-washer and push-button radio.

GREENBRIER SPORTS WAGON - MOST VERSATILE VEHICLE IN THE WORLD - Whatever your needs, from serious business to just plain pleasure, the Greenbrier Sports Wagon will rise to the occasion in great style. Its low center-floor gives the Greenbrier 175.5cu. ft. of load space. An easy-to-remove second seat, which faces either front or rear, gives plenty of room for the whole family...plus a tentful of camping gear in the rear. Access to cargo area is through double doors in the curb side and at the rear. Offered in 2 models: Greenbrier and Greenbrier De Luxe.

LAKEWOOD 700 4-DOOR STATION WAGON... The only Wagon with plenty of cargo space plus a key-locking front trunk! The new Lakewood, with it's engine in the rear, combines the cargo-carrying capacity and versatility of a wagon with a 10-cu. ft. front trunk. In addition, it's freshly styled, beautifully trimmed and 6-passengers big. The lakewood comes in two models, both with 4-door convenience, and features a one-piece liftgate. With second seat folded down the Lakewood has 58 cu. ft of load space. Available in 12 Magic-Mirror solid colors... 7 two-tone combinations.

MONZA 4-DOOR SEDAN in Fawn Beige. Luxurious 6-Passenger Comfort...Full width front seat, upholstered in soft vinyl and rich fabric. Custom trim, including deep-twist carpet, deluxe steering wheel, front and rear arm rests. (Front bucket seats optional at extra cost.)

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Specifications

Chassis Data

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Year 1 = 1961

Second & Third Symbol - Series 01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) 14 = Impala SS (V-8) 02 = Chevy II 15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl) 04 = Chevy II Nova 16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8) 05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) 17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl) 06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) 18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8) 07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) 53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl) 08 = Corvette 54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8) 09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) 55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl) 11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) 56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8) 12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) 57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl) 13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) 58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style 11 = 2dr Sedan 41 = 2dr Sedan 15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) 45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P) 19 = 4dr Sedan 47 = 2dr Sport Coupe 27 = 2dr Sedan 49 = 4dr Sedan 35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) 67 = 2dr Convertible 37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe 69 = 4dr Sedan 39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan 70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Atlanta, Georgia (L) Los Angeles, California (B) Baltimore, Maryland (N) Norwood, Ohio (F) Flint, Michigan (O) Oakland, California (G) Framingham, Massachusetts (S) St. Louis, Missouri (J) Janesville, Wisconsin (T) Tarrytown, New York (K) Kansas City, Missouri (W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

1961 Chevrolet Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

• * High Lift Cam
• + High Performance
• # Special High Performance

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image 923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H 912 - Jewel Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4143L Dulux® Code - 181-94696 938 - Almond Beige Lucite® Code - 2964L Dulux® Code - 93-93110 920 - Fawn Beige Metallic Lucite® Code - 4146L Dulux® Code - 181-94697 940 - Sateen Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4023L Dulux® Code - 181-94009 914 - Midnight Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4147L 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4027L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 903 - Seafoam Green Lucite® Code - 4148L Dulux® Code - 93-94296 941 - Shadow Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 4027L Dulux® Code - 181-93661 917 - Seamist Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4149L Dulux® Code - 93-94324 948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H 925 - Corona Cream Lucite® Code - 4151L Dulux® Code - 93-94079 915 - Twilight Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4141L Dulux® Code - 181-94695 900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - #88L Dulux® Code - 93-005 905 - Arbor Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4142L Dulux® Code - 181-94694 NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image Red Duco® Code - 2967H Not Available Dark Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 94693 Not Available Black Duco® Code - #44 Not Available Medium Dark Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 94677 Not Available Dark Gray Metallic Duco® Code - 93989 Not Available Medium Green Metallic Duco® Code - 94694 Not Available Inca Silver Metallic Duco® Code - 94260 Not Available Medium Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 94695 Not Available Dark Green Metallic Duco® Code - 94298 Not Available Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 94696 Not Available Dark Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 94350 Not Available Medium Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 94697 Not Available

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