History
Don Hoffman of
Winnipeg, MB purchased this car in September, 2005 from Dan McNeil, also of
Winnipeg. Don found out about the car from
Les Honke, who
discovered this car in June, 2005.
Since we know that the last '66
Canadian Corvair was #6137, this is a very late production car (79 from the
end). It's a real shame that this convertible has deteriorated to the point
where it's probably only good for parts.
Don had the following to say about this car:
"The immediate plan is to pull the engine,
transmission, etc. as third gear in my wife’s 65 turbo convertible
fragmented and I have decided to upgrade to '66 running gear and Les wants
the engine. The pictures don’t do it justice as to how rotten it is but I
will let you know how it goes and whether or not I keep the shell. Any thing
worth salvaging will be salvaged."
In January, 2006, Don provided this update:
"Les Honke
confirmed my suspicions that the car is beyond saving and unfortunately it
will be going to the scrap yard. It has been completely stripped of any and
all parts no matter how insignificant."
Information from the tags
Vehicle identification tag
 | Engine code: Unknown at this time (Original engine is gone) |
| Transmission code: Unknown at this time |
| Differential code: Unknown at this time |
| Alternator code: Unknown at this time |
| Starter code: Unknown at this time |
| Distributor code: Unknown at this time |
| Carburetor code: Unknown at this time |
| Turbo serial number: Unknown at this time |
| Voltage regulator code: Unknown at this time |
| Ignition coil code: Unknown at this time |
