<VV> Fwd: The Corvair that inspired the Mustang

[ScottyGrover at aol.com]

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 From: mfrancis at wi.rr.com
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Sent: 12/8/2009 6:11:53 P.M. Pacific Standard  Time
Subj: Re: <VV> The Corvair that inspired the Mustang


In 1955, Chevrolet presented a concept car, The Biscayne,  that used their 
new V8 engine
in a chassis with a perimeter frame,  which allowed the car's overall 
height 
to be lowered to 52",
compared  to the height of 59" on the 55 Chevy.

It had a long hood, short rear  deck, on a 115" wheelbase and the rear veiw 
of the car
previewed the  distinctive styling that would show up in the Corvair, some 
5 
years  later.
The side cove styling was used on the Corvette , but reversed from  this 
car.

The external dimensions were very compact, with an overall  length, width 
and 
height
that were all within an inch of the production  Mustang dimensions of 1964. 
I 
know,
since I was involved in the recent  fiberglass restoration of this car and 
took the
measurements  myself.

Mel
 
You wouldn't happen to have taken any pictures of this rig, wouldya?
 
 
Scotty from Hollyweird
 
 
 
 
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