'65 GB Resource Center

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Welcome to the CorvairKid's resource center for 1965 Corvair Greenbrier (GB) information. In 1965, the Greenbrier was the only Corvair Forward Control (FC) model still in production. 1964 was the last year for the Rampside and Corvan. (The unpopular Loadside was discontinued in 1962.)

I asked Dave Newell why the Greenbrier was continued for 1965 but not the other models. The answer is straightforward:

"The Chevy Van was a rush job, and there wasn't time to finish the engineering on the Sportvan (passenger) version for mid-year (Spring '64) announcement. So Chevy Van was released then, to get it onto the streets and into the hands of fleet & commercial users, who were crying for it. The Greenbrier was only continued for '65 because of a delay in releasing the Sportvan, which debuted in January, 1965."

Below are links to specific '65 GB topics. Enjoy!

bullet'65 Greenbrier registry, including photos and stories
bullet'65 Greenbrier production numbers by month
bulletDetails on '65 Greenbrier standard equipment, tires, options, prices, and colors
bulletDecoding information for '65 Greenbrier trim and paint codes
bulletMore decoding information for '65 Greenbrier engines, transmissions, and differentials
bullet'65 Greenbrier accessory folder
bulletIn-depth article on the restoration of Steve Laser's #1000 rig, as published in the CORSA Communique

Below are links to other FC-related topics.

bulletPictures of pre-1961 prototype Rampside
bulletPictures of the Coronado-brand FC ORV mirror
 

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