<VV> Was the Astro I the 'prototype' 1968 Corvette ?

rodneyspooner at corvairgarage.com rodneyspooner at corvairgarage.com
Mon Dec 13 14:56:25 EST 2010


The 1964 Pontiac Banshee is an interesting design to which the Corvette AND Opel GT look like they owe their heritage. I wonder who the design team was...

Vairy truly yours,
Rodney

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What about the 1964 Pontiac Banshee???
http://tinyurl.com/28grphc

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> Hmmm... Interesting and certainly a nice design (the “Phoenix”) but I’m 
> not certain which came first ?  The Astro I was 1967, but when did the 
> Phoenix get built ?
>
> Charlie
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> I think the Fitch Phoenix was the insperation for the 68 Corvette design.
> Gene Barr
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