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Was it the corsa model that had the slight point to the nose? Oh and the rise in the back fender, sweet!!
Quite the contrast to the earlier shoe box styling.
The spyder was a performance sub model of the first generation 60-64.Think z28 or SS Chevelle. Turbo motor 150 hp. and 2dr 4 speed only..
The Corsa was the sport /performance submodel of the 2nd gen 65-69 Standard car was a Monza.
The turbo engine was up to 180 hp and a new for 65 140 hp NA 4 carb engine was standard in Corsa optional in lesser models..
The standard engine was originally 98hp increased to 110 in 64 .The lower hp 140 Corsa engine was also available in the standard 65-69 cars 2 or 4 door and manual or auto. I think it was anyway because I,ve never owned an automatic .
The Turbo motors were way ahead of their time but instead of a wastegate they restricted boost with a tiny carb. Think athlete breathing thru a straw.
Turbo was used because a huge increase in displacement (the normal American car formula )was not easily available.Last turbos were 1966 or 67. Turbos were subject to fits of detonation,and higher warranty costs . On rebuild they usually had cracked piston skirts and broken rings. Driving them they had big turbo lag followed by a rush of power like a small V8 . Something to be careful with on 13 inch tires in the rain. Not unlike an early 930 but much much less polished
The early cars were 145 cid the 64 up were stretched to 164 cid.
I bought my turbo spyder for $200 in 1972 and sold it as a basket case for $2200 in 2009. hardly an investment.
The 1967 rusted out 911s I bought for $1200 in 1974 was a much better investment but I parted it for about $2500 in 75