<VV> GM building a modern "Corvair" -(ain't gonna happen) & Ca. Ebay Kelmark

[taruffi57 at aol.com]

GM will never ever build another car with the name Corvair.   Why?   Well, 
because the Corvair remains in that special group of  Detroit creations - 
which, in the mind of the uninformed.... (approx. 96% of  Americans), is a 
loser and a failure.  Think:   Pintos, with  exploding gas tanks, Edsels, 
Vegas, Chevettes, Ford Bronco II  (rollovers), and even Suzuki Samurai 
(rollover), and Audi 5000 (unintended  acceleration).
 
Use of "Corvair" as a car name in any way, would be the kiss of  death for 
the project - no matter how good the car was.  (but you guys  all know this)
 
Every time I meet a stranger with one of my cars, his first comment usually 
 has "Ralph Nader" or "leaked oil like a sieve" in it.  Isn't this stigma  
what keeps these wonderful and fun cars at such a bargain for those of us  
with car smarts?  Personally, I like the situation the way it is - and  it 
isn't likely to change soon.  My only 
concern is what I will be able to get for my cars when I inevitably  must 
pass them on to someone younger.
Not good for my wife's financial future.
 
Sidebar:   Does this mean I have been selfish in putting money  into MY fun 
- rather than buying less cars, but more valuable cars - that I  know will 
appreciate?            Oh....the Angst........    :-)
 
Ebay Calif. white Kelmark:   Seller told me he wants $5K.  I  think that is 
a very good price...considering.  Also told me if it does not  make $5K, he 
will offer me a "smoking" deal.  Someone should hop on this,  but I get 
first dibs on buying it later whenever you get tired of it.
 
Joe Dunlap
Cen. Fla.
2 partial Corvairs. (but making progress)