<VV> The Case of the Mystery Luggage

[airvair]

Actually, the '60 would have had the spare in the front and angled gas
tank wall, so I don't think this is applicable to that year.

-Mark

BobHelt at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Bill ,and everybody,
> Here are the photos of my 1962 Monza's trunk to show that the trunk was
> designed to accommodate the then existing Sampsonite luggage.
> 
> Just click on this link provided thru curtesy of Matt Nall to see the  photos.
> 
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
> 
> _Click here: 1960  Chevrolet Corvair Luggage_
> (http://hometown.aol.com/glassvair/1960Corvairluggage.htm)
> 
> 
> 
> In Photo1 you will note the two raised portions at the bottom of the trunk.
> Photo 2 shows how the large standard Sampsonite suitcase, circa 1960, fits
> exactly in the place provided by the Chev designers. Photo3 shows how the medium
>  size  standard Sampsonite suitcase (again circa 1960) fits right in front
> of the first suitcase. Photo4 is another shot of the two suitcases. Note how
> they fit together just as the designers intended. Note also how the curved
> portion of the trunk floor at the very front just allows the smaller suitcase to
> rest on the floor while preventing it from sliding forward.
> 
> Again, please note that the trunk was designed to accommodate existing
> suitcases and not the other way around. Other EMs may have the same trunk
> configuration. The 1960 with its concave front end probably touched the smaller
> suitcase inside.
> 
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
>