Leif in Calif Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 No information on condition but it looks like a good deal! (more pics in ad) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/hildale-1965-corvair/7681933483.html# Garage kept, 1 owner. 39,000 original miles. Beautiful car. Grandpas car. $8500 obo. Call jack at(435)313-4711 if interested. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I'm not a convertible person but this looks pretty darned nice. What's in the little bottle? Never seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Hepatica Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Windshield washer fluid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I always thought those small glass Optikleen bottles originally held a special solvent that was supposed to be mixed with water to act as antifreeze for the larger plastic washer fluid reservoir mounted under the hood. It lowered the freezing point of the washer fluid so it wouldn't freeze up over the winter months. The solvent could also be used as a windshield cleaner that was supposed to dissolve the bugs on the windshield as well. I could be wrong but I thought there was a little something more than just regular washer fluid in there when the cars were new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Corvairs are neat cars. My grandfather and father always had them. I still have a 63 Spyder. They are rising in value and parts are readily available as well as active clubs and support. This looks to be a good deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) From the photos, this appears to be a 140 hp, 4-carburetor, engine with a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission- a nice combination fir cruising and touring. mic I didn’t already have ours, and I were closer, I could be tempted to check this out / especially with the low mileage Edited October 30, 2023 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 15 hours ago, victorialynn2 said: Corvairs are neat cars. My grandfather and father always had them. I still have a 63 Spyder. They are rising in value and parts are readily available as well as active clubs and support. This looks to be a good deal. Did you take it with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 17 hours ago, Fossil said: What's in the little bottle? Never seen that before. As 55er pointed out, it contained "spare" windshield washer fluid AKA "OptiKleen" (or earlier "KleerView") in GM parlance. Worked great long as the owner remembered to replenish the bottle. OptiKleen is blue like modern methanol based washer fluids. KleerView was green. Not 100% sure of its formula but I think it was discontinued due to owners thinking it was just green ethylene glycol antifreeze and refilling the bottle with that. Undiluted EG can damage paint as well as make a nice smeary mess on a windshield. OptiKleen bottle with label and mounting bracket: KleerView bottle for Buick: Sometimes the label was generic, other times it was personalized for the GM Divisions. The triangular glass bottles were made by Adell Chemical Corporation, who were probably the original manufacturer of the washer solvent. By 80s OptiKleen came in a triangular plastic bottle that, with some "persuasion", would fit in an original bracket. It's still available in either quart or gallon plastic bottles. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I had a 61 and my cousin a 63. Can't remember either of them having that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 It came on cars equipped with windshield washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Though my 15 year old self of 50 years ago would cringe to hear me say it today, Corvair convertibles are cool and I'd love to have one!🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 There's a lot of us in that boat... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 12:24 PM, JACK M said: Did you take it with you? Yes I still have the Spyder and the skyliner. 👍 There is someone from the Corvair Club that is supposed to get the Corvair running for me when he has time. I’ve met a few mechanics down here. Hope you are doing well and good to hear from you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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