When Chevrolet introduced turbocharging on the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder, it was an important innovation, and a surprisingly affordable one, too. Continue reading
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The Case of the Methodical Men: A Rare 1959 Corvair Film
This super-rare 1959 film takes us behind the scenes for the design, development, and production of the 1960 Corvair. Continue reading
How the Corvair Almost Became a Pontiac
General Motors originally planned to produce the revolutionary Corvair in both Chevrolet and Pontiac flavors, with the Pontiac version to be called the Polaris. Continue reading
Who Killed the Corvair?
According to popular lore, consumer advocate Ralph Nader put the Corvair out of business. But Nader didn’t do it. So who or what did? We could say it was an inside job. Continue reading
Seeing America, Slowly: The Corvair-Powered Ultra Van Motor Home
A Corvair-powered motor home might seem like a questionable idea to some, but not to aircraft designer Dave Peterson, the creator of the Ultra Van. Continue reading
Video: The Chevrolet Go Show For 1963
For 1963, Chevrolet shifted gears and redirected its message to the expanding youth and performance market. Continue reading
Chevrolet’s Experimental V8 Corvair
In the 1960s, a Corvair with a V8 engine swap was a dream combination for car enthusiasts. At one point even the factory got into the act with this nifty 1965 prototype. Continue reading