Interior touches on Corvitis include air conditioning, a custom steering wheel mounted on a telescopic post, custom seating, a terrific sound system and a center console done in real wood veneer, hosting an array of auxiliary gauges.

I have no doubt, after reading some early 70s magazine articles on the Crown Corv-8 conversion, that the handling and performance characteristics of similarly hopped up Corvairs is breathtaking. If you haven't yet done so, take some time to examine the feature on the Rick Norris Corv-8 conversion in the "Extra!" section of this site. It details the build and gives you a great feel for the potential of mid-engine V-8 power.

Ted installed a 300 watt stereo system, which is seen here occupying the former engine compartment. The amp is housed under Plexi, and at night, is backlit by a neon system.

Typically, a Crown conversion adds only a couple of hundred pounds to a Corvair. In this case, because Ted wanted a comfortable, quiet, air conditioned ride with a great sound system, total vehicle weight is close to 3,500 lbs.

Here's a shot of Ted at the wheel, heading out after the Concours event, sitting at idle with a quiet rumble burbling from the twin pipes. All Chevy... all the time!