Sad day in automotive history

[zarfnober]

Today marks the 44th anniversary of the final Corvair rolling off the assembly line. My dad was a Chevy/Olds dealer from 58-81, I grew up with the Corvair, always been my favorite car. Since 1976, there's only been about 2-1/2 years that I didn't own at least one.

Next time you see one, give 'em a wave. Coolest car ever.

Rocco

[MWaldorf]

I saw Corvair sedan at my local mechanic's shop today. Classic.

Here's a picture of the Trashmen with their Corvair van:

[Greg_L]

Unsafe at any speed!

[zarfnober]

Mel, they toured with Link Wray in that van.

And Greg L, the very organization that Uncle Ralph is responsible for, the NHTSA, proved him wrong. Vairy wrong.

Rocco

[BRRanger]

Me? I've owned 5 Edsels, a Studebaker pickup, a Nash Metropolitan, 3 '57 Ranchero's, Austin Healey Sprite, '71 Javelin and currently have a '56 Packard 400. Glad to see another "Orphan Car" fan!

[zarfnober]

Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts hosts an Orphan Car Picnic every August. Very cool, fun, non-judged show.

Rocco

[Greg_L]

Mel, they toured with Link Wray in that van.

And Greg L, the very organization that Uncle Ralph is responsible for, the NHTSA, proved him wrong. Vairy wrong.

Rocco

Yeah I know. It's hard to be unsafe in a car that can't even go 60 mph.

[zarfnober]

Well, I got ticketed at 98mph in one of mine, even got arrested with a 1/4 page story in the local "paper" with my color mug shot for that, have done probably around 120 in one. The worlds fastest Corvair(official), which is street legal btw, was clocked at Bonneville at 177, actually was over 180 but, he blew a head gasket on his return run, losing boost pressure and a lot of power, and had to use his average speed. And that is with a Corvair engine. There's a guy that runs the silver state classic that has had his V8 powered Vair at over 180, here is a video of him before blowing a tire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYnI5sgZjE

So Greg L, ya better watch yer Corvair manners young man, cause the people that know better are gonna call you out

And do yourself a favor and ignore people that don't drive, and definitely quit quoting them, cause you obviously haven't read the book. Let me know when you do. Enjoy the video, and give Ralph a hug for me. Keepin' it fun here,

Rocco

[Greg_L]

Lol dude, defensive much? Calm down, I was just goofing around. I like Corvairs. Did you marry a Corvair or something?

Besides, my 1964 GTO sitting out in my garage doesn't care about no girly American Volkswagens.

[BRRanger]

Pegged the speedometer in one of my Edsels at 120 (361 V-8) I wouldn't drive an old heap like that at my age...I've matured and wised-up since then! Bob Shade likes those old Detroit Iron sleds with fins and chrome too!