<VV> RE: Porsche/ Corvair (Cadet)

[Jim Houston]

I think that the Mazda MX6 looks a lot like a 2/3 scale late model . . .

Jim Houston



Tony Underwood wrote:

> At 04:39 hours 11/15/2005, Bill Elliott wrote:
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>> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:22:08 +0100, Thomas Stingl wrote:
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>> >> 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
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> 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.
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> tony.. 
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