<VV> The definitive meaning of 'sedan' as a vehicle.

[Ron]

It will NEVER be "put to rest"!!!
RonH

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From: "David Neale" <david.neale3 at ntlworld.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:58 PM
Subject: <VV> The definitive meaning of 'sedan' as a vehicle.


> There appears to be some confusion on the Forum concerning the true 
> definition of a Sedan.  To put the matter to rest, a true description of a 
> Sedan is given below.  Clearly, the vehicle's ride was somewhat soft. 
> Interestingly, it should clearly be a convertible; and the Corvair is 
> ideally suited as a sedan, since there is no engine at the front to impede 
> the entry or egress of the single passenger.Those wishing to turn their 
> Corvairs into true Sedans will have to put up with the trifling 
> inconvenience of a pole running along either side. One great advantage 
> will be the ability to park the Sedan Corvair inside the house once the 
> poles are removed after use.  Older children would be ideal for locomotion 
> chores, the Sedan providing the children with exercise and a useful 
> diversion from TV and computer games. Special arrangements would need to 
> be made for CORSA members travelling in their Sedans from East Coast 
> locations, (say), to annual Conventions in places like Colorado.
>
>
> "Windows were fitted on three sides, though the front pole man necessarily 
> presented the passenger with a view ahead consisting mainly of his back. 
> The poles were long and springy enough to impart a slight bounce to the 
> ride. The poles threaded through metal brackets on the sides of the body 
> of the chair. They could be quickly removed when the chair was not in use. 
> Passengers entered and departed at the front, between the poles, if they 
> were in place. The sedan's roof hinged at the rear, (See print at top of 
> page.), and could be lifted to better accommodate entry and exits.
>
> David
>
> Looking for a 1788 Corvair Monza Sedan with gold frills around the roof 
> and lightweight poles
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