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Good catch Celia! Here's the text of the article.... some of the
same-old-same-old crap about the Corvair, but for what it's worth,
here it is:<br>
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Once upon a time, all I had to do to see a Corvair was look out
the kitchen window. My sister owned two of them in succession in the
1960s. Nowadays, you might see one at a local cruise night or car
show, but how about 200 of them?<br>
That's the number organizers expect for the Corvair Society of
America's (CORSA) 42nd anuual convention to be held at the
Sturbridge Host Hotel from July 25-28.<br>
Forty years ago, reliability wasn't what it is today. Some of
those early Corvairs had a penchant for having fan belts pop off
pulleys. Then as the brand rusted away with age, there was the
occasional sight of a Corvair blocking traffic because the engine
literally had fallen through its rusted mounts onto the highway.<br>
But the brand was innovative with its rear-engine design,
air-cooling, four-wheel independent suspension, unibody
construction, balanced braking, flat floor (no driveshaft tunnel or
transmission hump), light steering, and a low center of gravity. It
also had neat model names like Monza and Spyder.<br>
Chevrolet produced the Corvair from late 1959 until May 1969,
selling more than 1.8 million vehicles, including a van and light
truck. The Corvair's handling became the focus of the book Unsafe at
Any Speed by consumer crusader Ralph Nader (Okay, so nobody's
perfect). CORSA was established in 1970 "to satisfy the common needs
of individuals interested in the operation, preservation,
restoration, and enjoyment of the Corvair and its derivatives."<br>
Besides knowing how to take care of their special-interest
autos, car clubs such as CORSA also are populated by people with
many talents and interests. This these gatherings (for all marques)
have become centerpieces for annual vacations and can serve as a
practical lesson in event management for local companies.<br>
Auto-related highlights of the Corvair gathering include a
competitive autocross on Wednesday, July 25, followed by a road
rally through western Massachusetts on Thursday. On Friday, there's
a judged concours d'elegance and technical sessions. But Saturday
will be the big day for local car aficionados. That's the day for a
giant Corvair-only car show.<br>
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Karl<br>
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On 1/28/2012 9:58 AM, C. Raia wrote:
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<div>The automotive section of today's Boston Globe has an
article on the Corvair and the CORSA convention.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find an electronic version of it
today, though there may be one in the future. Do a google
search in a week or so for "Bill Griffith Auto News."</div>
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<div>Celia<br>
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