<VV> R.I.P. Pinky

[peter koehler]

As a note of clarification, "Pinky" was the first Corvair 
convertible that GM built. He started off life as a 1960 
model year 2 door coupe. The roof was cut off and a 
folding top was engineered by GM. Many other features 
found a trial on Pinky, including a 3 speed automatic 
transaxle - depending on who you talk to. I talked to the 
last person who drove Pinky back in the early '80's. He 
assured me that there were two upshifts from a standing 
start = a three speed automatic transmission. Pinky 
suffered Michigan winters and road salt and was a rusty 
mess when this fellow parked him. The car was sold for a 
mere pittance and the new owner only had eyes for the 
Kelsey Hayes wire wheels that Pinky was still wearing. The 
wires were removed and put on a Spyder and Pinky was sent 
to the scrap heap. This was no later than 1983. I really 
don't think there is any chance that any part of Pinky 
still exists - with the exception of the Kelsey's. It is 
nice to dream, but this one is probably just a dream that 
will never be full-filled. Sorry for the cold water. - 
Caveman Pete