<VV> Lack of appeal - another perspective

[jwcorvair at aol.com]

Hi,

I have read with with much interest the different perspectives on why Corvairs might not have as much appeal as the Mustangs, Camaros, and other pony cars. One thing that hasn't been mentioned as to why the pony cars might have more appeal is the movies. Who can forget Fiona driving James Bond through the night in her powder blue Mustang convertible; Jame Garner in his Shelby Mustang in "Grand Prix"; Steve McQueen in his Mustang in "Bullitt"; Steve McQueen in his 911 in "Le Mans" (okay, not a pony car but still a darn good movie); Firebirds in the Smokey movies; a Charger (I think) in "Vanishing Point." I could go on, but I think that you get my drift. The movies glamourized many different car models - but never a Corvair. I cannont think of one movie from the 60s or 70s in which the protagonist drove a Corvair. I would be pleasantly surprised to be correct.

Just my $.02 - and just for fun.

Joe White (62 Sedan, 66 Porvair, and maybe soon a 64 Spyder project car)

CORSA, RMC