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Daytona 2000 - Corvair Speedweek

In the first year of Corvair production, the 1960 model year Corvair 700 sedan was by far the biggest seller in the lineup, with U.S. production reaching 138,208 cars. By comparison, only 11,926 Monza coupes were produced in 1960, largely because it was introduced in May, midway through the model year.

The following year, 1961 Corvair 700 production figures fell to 51,948, while the Monza coupe's jumped to 109,945. In Corvair circles, the move was on from the sedan to the sporty coupe, and Chevrolet got busy re-imaging the car from a revolutionary economy car to a sporty compact. In spite of the trend, thousands continued to rely on the 4-door Corvair for family transportation. Two surviving examples appear below; a 1961 700 with its all-around belt line trim, and differently trimmed 1962 counterpart.

1961 Corvair 700 sedan

1962 Corvair 700 sedan

Corvair 700 changes in 1962 included belt line trim that wrapped around the front and ended on the front doors, new rocker panel trim, and new and relocated Corvair 700 emblems. Those changes, combined with the '62 model's updated grill bar, taillights and air exhaust grill, gave the car a fresh appearance, even though the basic body design was unchanged.

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