I'm partial to '65 Corvairs not only because my dad had one that year, but because I prefer the trim. The triangle on the grill bar is wider than the one used on '66-69 models. The wheel-well trim is thicker, and I prefer the taillight lenses and rear grill assembly.

However, I do recognize that starting in '66, the Corvair was fitted with a more robust Saginaw transaxle. Also for the '66 model year, an energy absorbing steering column was added and then improved for '67. Corvair brakes were improved with a dual master cylinder system in 1967 and side marker lights were added in '68.

This '65 Monza is very straight, the paint has a nice gloss and the chrome and other bright trim is in great shape. The wire wheels on this car are without spinners, which, if I remember correctly, were outlawed on all cars in 1967 because they could cause injury to pedestrians.

I'd hate parting with the wheel and spinner combination on this late Monza. Pedestrians beware!

Some people touring the Corvair Homecoming probably thought I was a little strange, as I got down on my belly in the grass to get a good macro shot of the aftermarket wires. I couldn't pass it up. Scroll down to see the result and to appreciated why the wheels were secured by wheel locks.