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

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Don't forget the After-Corvair Monza with the engine you needed to loosen 
the mounts to change the spark plugs.

They did reuse the name Monza.  I wish they hadn't.

Charles Fregeau

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From: <taruffi57 at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 14:14
Subject: Re: <VV> GM building a modern "Corvair" -(ain't gonna happen) & 
Ca.Ebay Kelmark


> 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)
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