More than once, General Motors played with the idea of transforming the sporty Corvair sedan into a real two-place sports car. Here’s the first official effort, the 1961 Sebring Spyder. Continue reading
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Video: Presenting the 1966 Corvair
Wounded but still standing, Corvair soldiered on in 1966 with beautiful Italianate styling and a cheerful advertising campaign. Here’s the messaging from Chevrolet for ’66. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder — Turbocharged!
In 1962, Chevrolet introduced its first turbocharged production car, the Corvair Monza Spyder. This action-packed little GM promotional film sings the praises of the sporty turbocharged Corvair. Watch the fun. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1965 Corvair
Battered but far from beaten, the Corvair boasted all-new styling and fully independent rear suspension for 1965. Here’s the pitch on the beautiful and controversial rear-engine Chevy. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Unsafe at Any Speed by Ralph Nader
Car buffs may not approve of this assessment, but Ralph Nader’s Unsafe at any Speed is one of the most important automotive books ever written. Continue reading