<VV> Lack of appeal - another perspective

[J R Read_HML]

Did I over look it?  Where is "With Honors"?  An active role in that film.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C K" <corvair at mad.scientist.com>
To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Lack of appeal - another perspective


> Interesting perspective.  While Corvairs may have not been as prominent as 
> other marquees, they have been visible.  My favorite Corvair movie is Mr 
> Hollands opus.  The same early Corvair is frequently shown all through the 
> movie.  :)
>
> Just for fun, check out this site.  It lists some of the Corvairs in the 
> movies and TV.  I found it by accident.
>
> http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-Chevrolet_model-Corvair.html
>
>
> Btw, My first Corvair was almost in the movies.  I was invited to take 
> part in the filming of the movie "Air America" with my 62'. 
> Unfortunately, I could not get out of working that Saturday.  :(
>
> Enjoy
>
> Curtis
>
>
>
> = = = Original message = = =
>
> Hi,
>
> I have read with with much interest the different perspectives on why
> Corvairs might not have as much appeal as the Mustangs, Camaros, and
> other pony cars. One thing that hasn't been mentioned as to why the
> pony cars might have more appeal is the movies. Who can forget Fiona
> driving James Bond through the night in her powder blue Mustang
> convertible; Jame Garner in his Shelby Mustang in "Grand Prix"; Steve
> McQueen in his Mustang in "Bullitt"; Steve McQueen in his 911 in "Le
> Mans" (okay, not a pony car but still a darn good movie); Firebirds
> in the Smokey movies; a Charger (I think) in "Vanishing Point." I
> could go on, but I think that you get my drift. The movies
> glamourized many different car models - but never a Corvair. I
> cannont think of one movie from the 60s or 70s in which the
> protagonist drove a Corvair. I would be pleasantly surprised to be
> correct.
>
> Just my $.02 - and just for fun.
>
> Joe White (62 Sedan, 66 Porvair, and maybe soon a 64 Spyder project car)
>
> CORSA, RMC
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