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

[shortle]

I put it to rest a long time ago. With my DELETE key.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
I drive Corvairs here- 2 door, 4 door, and 5 door variants


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ron <ronh at owt.com>
>Sent: Sep 15, 2010 4:35 PM
>To: David Neale <david.neale3 at ntlworld.com>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> The definitive meaning of 'sedan' as a vehicle.
>
>It will NEVER be "put to rest"!!!
>RonH
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>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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