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The 110 badge on the decklid of this convertible identifies the base dual-carb powerplant. Did we say dual carb and base model in the same sentence? Remember, the Corvair's cylinder banks were horizontally opposed 180 degrees. The long distance between each cylinder head would have placed a single, centrally located carburetor too far away from engine heat to prevent icing in cold weather, not to mention the fuel distribution headaches. The solution was to mount a carburetor atop each head. The corporate bean counters must have gone nuts. Ironically, the only Corvair engine with a single carburetor was the '62 to '65 L87 turbocharged engine. It fed its Thompson-Ramo-Woodridge turbocharger with a solitary Carter YH sidedraft single-throat carb. The turbo cars were also equipped with a single exhaust pipe. View Related Article
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