1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan
The Corvair 95 Corvan was a forward-control panel van built on the rear-engine platform; its flat floor and low load height made it a versatile tradesman's hauler.
1R1254117232
6 Cyl
Engine
Corvan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | R125 | Corvair 95 |
| Plant Code | 4 | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 117232 | Unit #117232 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair 95
Year1961
Body StyleCorvan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Plant Code4
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Horsepower80@4400
Compression8
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Displacement145.3
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP28.36
Dimensions
Production15806
Rear Tread54
Wheelbase108
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Transmission1.9
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeMultiple disk
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
Reverse Ratio3.97
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.50
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingAir cooled
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Power windows, Air conditioning, Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAlmond Beige, Arbor Green Metallic, Coronna Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Jewel Blue Metallic, Lacquer, Midnight Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Seafoam Green, Seamist Turquoise, Shadow Gray Metallic, Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Other
B&s 3 7/16 & 2 39/64
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.