<VV> RE: THE MARVELOUS CORVAIR

[J R Read_HML]

Rod,

My take (guess - opinion?) on that is that the horsepower race was on and GM 
could not compete in that race with a 6.  That, and as others have 
mentioned - solving the emissions problems with an air cooled engine.  Much 
easier to put a WC 8 up front and participate in the race.

I was in part of the session referred to (not all) and heard the same thing. 
The Camaro was originally to be called Corvair.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Murray" <rmurray at anaheimducks.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 12:26 PM
Subject: <VV> RE: THE MARVELOUS CORVAIR



re:  mark's note below, it's easy to see the bodyline similarities
between camaro and the late vair.  But if this is true, how did jim
explain the significant redesign of going from an air-cooled rear-engine
vehicle to water-cooled front placement

Rod
Vintage Corsa Publicity & Website Guy
66 Monza Convt 140/4