1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Loadside

The VIN plate shown in file  reads 1R124S131375. Here is exactly how that decodes:

• 1: 1961 Model Year

• R124: Corvair 95 Pickup Series

• S: St. Louis, Missouri Assembly Plant

• 131375: Production Sequence Number (Meaning this was the 31,375th Corvair 95 vehicle down the line at the St. Louis plant for the 1961 run)

• These rear-engined, cab-over pickups were only built from 1961 to 1964, making them a fantastic piece of unique American automotive history.

What is a Chevrolet Corvair 95 Loadside?

The Corvair 95 Loadside is a rare, forward-control (cab-over-engine) pickup truck produced by Chevrolet as part of their Corvair light-duty commercial line. Unlike its sibling, the "Rampside" (which had a drop-down side ramp), the Loadside features a conventional pickup bed layout but still utilizes the unique rear-engine setup.

What makes the Corvair Loadside rare?

While the Rampside was quite popular, the Loadside had a very short production run. Chevrolet only built the Loadside for two model years (1961 and 1962). In 1961, only 2,844 units were manufactured, and by 1962, production plummeted to just 369 units before it was discontinued entirely, making it one of the rarest Corvair models ever made.

Where is the engine located in this truck?

True to the Corvair platform, the engine is located in the rear, underneath the bed floor. Because the engine sits in the back, the truck bed features a raised rear section to accommodate it, resulting in a multi-level cargo floor.