<VV> Corvair Firsts

[Norman C. Witte]

> > also, the FIRST (and I believe Only)American vehicle marque
> to be produced in
> > 2dr, 4dr, Panel Van, Window Van, Pickup Truck and Station Wagon.

I was looking at Ford Falcon brochures, and they came real close.

http://www.falconman.com/Brochures.htm

They called the vehicle "Falcon" for the 2dr, 4dr, vert, wagon and window
van.  When it became a commercial van or a pickup they called it an
"Econoline."  Spooky, huh? Almost like they were modeling it on someone
else's vehicle line.

Actually, they also had a couple other Falcon models, with a sedan delivery
and the Ranchero also on this platform.  They also featured a camper kit
much like the one available in the Greenbrier.

Actually, as I understand it, the Corvair and the Falcon lines were both
reactions to the popularity of VW vehicles.  It's not surprising that both
Ford and Chevy responded with complete competing lines.

Norm Witte