<VV> RE: Porsche/ Corvair (Cadet)

Tony Underwood tonyu at roava.net
Tue Nov 15 12:18:18 EST 2005


At 04:39 hours 11/15/2005, Bill Elliott wrote:
>On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:22:08 +0100, Thomas Stingl wrote:
>
> >> reminded me of a tiny German sedan that was running around in the
> >> '60s through Europe (Thomas likely knows the one I'm talking
> >> about)...  note that Opel resurrected the name, in a roundabout sort
>
> >Yes, the Opel Kadett was one of the three most popular cars in the 60/70s
> >around here, always second after VW Kaefer/Golf but more sold than the
> >Ford Escort.
>
>While on the subject, ever wonder where the late Corvair body 
>tooling went? Ever check out the fender lines of an Opel Manta? 
>Coincidence? I think not... ;-)
>
>Bill



No coincidence in my mind.   The Manta was a front engined Corvair 
clone.    Mom had one, carbon copy of late Vair styling across the 
board.     It also was a pretty decent performer, ran well and pulled 
strong for a small 4-banger even in smog attire.


tony..  



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