West Coast Classics are proud to present this rare and fully customized 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvair Greenbrier Sportswagon!
The Greenbrier was a sub-series of the Corsair line produced from 1961 - 1965 with pick up and van variants of the rear-engined Corvair. They were named for their shortened 95' wheelbase and were Chevrolets first attempt at producing a van as well as their first and only van-based pickup truck in North America.
This particular example boasts custom upgrades including:
- Frame-off restoration
- GM 3.8L/200 HP fuel injected Monte Carlo engine
- Automatic transmission
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Rebuilt front suspension
- Independent rear suspension
- House of Kolor 3 stage California Orange
- House of Kolor 3 stage Pearl roof and bumpers
- Custom Tan ostrich interior
- Grant Mahogany steering wheel
- Auto Meter gauges
- Rear entertainment with remote
- 18 inch chrome wheels
The original base version was the panel van (Corvan) with no side or rear windows. The van was named 'Greenbrier' and was available with trim and paint options similar to the passenger car versions of the Corvair. The Greenbrier version usually had windows all around and six doors with an option of eight doors that included rear center opening double doors on both sides of the vehicle. The Greenbrier seated nine people with the available third-row seat.
The swing-axel independent rear suspension underpinned much of the appeal of the Greenbrier as a large passenger vehicle by affording a ride more comfortable than that of other similar sized vans. And even with the stock 80 hp engine, the Greenbrier had double the horse-power of the VW van and a smother ride under a load.
GM called the Greenbrier a station wagon, but ii should probably be considered to be a minivan now, as these were well in advance of their day with the ubiquitous carry-all minivans of late-20th century families to follow.
As a passenger vehicle the Greenbrier was outfitted with cargo area windows, and rear bench seats. The cab seat and a single rear seat were standard, but an optional third seat was available and afforded seating for nine passengers. The seat in the center position was reversible, facing passengers to the rear and possibly sharing an optional table with the third seat. Alternatively, the rear seats could be removed allowing for greater hauling capacity in the cargo area. Some Greenbriers were equipped with an additional set of doors on the driver side, and a deluxe package with interior panels and other features was also available and with windows abound, a very flexible configuration, large 175 ft of cargo space, and sharp styling, the Greenbrier sports van was one of the most innovative passenger vehicles in automotive history.
General Motors stopped producing the Rampside and panel van versions of the Corvair in 1964, and the Greenbrier was the only remaining Corvair 95 for 1965. The Greenbrier was retained mainly for fleet orders, with 1,528 being built for its final year.
This is a rare opportunity to buy a frame off restored custom 1963 Chevrolet Greenbrier Sportswagon in superb condition throughout.
