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Small, cute….and deadly? The strange saga of the Chevrolet Corvair

Posted on April 9, 2008 by tony

The early 1960′s, much like today, saw a movement towards economy in automobile design and basic functionality. This was a direct change from the chrome-laden, fuel-hungry autos of the late 1950′s. Streamlined design, fuel economy, and simplicity of operation became the called for norm. Perhaps in response to the increasingly popularity of a little car … Continue reading »

Categories: 1950's, 1960's, American History, Automobile history, Baby Boomers, Equipment, Media Personalities, Popular Culture, Retro, vintage | Tags: 1960, automobile, Baby Boomers, Chevrolet, Corvair, design and construction, Retro, vintage | Comments Off
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