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1967 Chevrolet Corvair 500 4-Dr. Sport Sedan

The Corvair 500 was Chevrolet's entry-level rear-engine compact, featuring air-cooled flat-six power and unique handling characteristics. By 1967, Corvair sales were declining as the new Camaro captured buyer attention.
101397W120510
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sport Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Corvair 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 0139 Corvair 500
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 120510 Unit #120510

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair 500
Year1967
Body Style4-Dr. Sport Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
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
Torque154@2400
Compression8.25
Cylinders6
Horsepower95@3600
Rated HP28.37
BlockAluminum alloy
Main Bearings4
Displacement164
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production3157
Weight2470
Rear Tread56.6
Front Tread55
Height51.2
Length183.3
Width69.7
Wheelbase108

Drivetrain

AxleTrans-axle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.22
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.11

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.00 x 13

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Bolero Red, Butternut Yellow, Capri Cream, Deepwater Blue Metallic, Emerald Turquoise Metallic, Ermine White, Granada Gold Metallic, Madeira Maroon Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mountain Green Metallic, Nantucket Blue Metallic, Royal Plum Metallic, Sierra Fawn Metallic, Tahoe Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2194.00

Other

B&s 3.438 & 2.94

Body

Doors2

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.