<VV> Rental Classics

[peter koehler]

I also did a lot of traveling around the country for my 
former employer, General Motors. Back in the late '80's I 
was involved in what the engineering community called a 
"Beta Test" of our computer systems designed to help auto 
technicians figure out problems with our then-new computer 
controlled fuel induction systems. Some people called 
these tests boondoggles, but I was assigned to travel to 
various sites (dealerships) and run the Beta tests with 
representatives from the car divisions. I remember that 
there were several airports where you could rent a classic 
car from the regular rental companies for a premium price. 
LAX was involved as well as the Boca Raton, Florida 
airport. I think San Francisco and Sacramento also 
participated. Since "The General" was picking up the tab 
an actual rental was out of the question for me. But it 
was there for the asking if you had the coin to ante up. 
Not sure if Corvairs were ever on the list but I do 
remember at least one example of an air cooled VW beetle 
convertible on the line. - Caveman Pete