<VV> Inbred Corvair owners

airvair airvair@richnet.net
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:27:32 -0400


Actually, I think the word ought to be "clannish" rather than "inbred."

-Mark

J R Read_HML wrote:
> 
> Hey Dave,
> 
> Maybe some of Harry's suggestions would help you manage the VV list to what
> you feel is an appropriate level for you?
> 
> I've also been to "cruise nights" where I've been one of one or two
> Corvairs.  So?  Mine usually gets a good deal of attention because it is
> "different" from the other cars there - especially when I bring the
> Rampside.
> 
> Yes, there is a tendency to "talk with the folks you know" or that have a
> common interest.  Perhaps that is what you are noticing as inbred?  I know
> that our local club has so much going on that there is little time for
> "other" shows.  But, we DO HOST an Orphan Auto Picnic each August which
> brings out LOTS of weird stuff.  Seems to me that, at least for that event,
> we are being "outbred" if that is a word.
> 
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> 
> Later, JR
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> '66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140
> 
> 
> > Basically,
> > I
> > think Corvair hobbyists tend to be somewhat inbred.
> >
> > If some of this seems to be harsh, I don't mean it to be.  Just my
> > observations.