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Originally posted by Bill Verburg
I think a guy named Ralph Nader did them in on these shores circa 1964
Loved my '66 Corvair what a great ski car for that era
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I have to agree with Bill. The pre-65 Corvair with a heavy engine in the ass and swing axles was a bad combination, even with the late 64 compensator spring, ala 356 add-on. There were many nasty accidents caused by oversteer and the rear wheel tucking under, resulting in a snap roll.
The fully independent (Corvette style) rear used from 65 to 69 (the end) cured 99% of the problem, but the
PR damage was done.
The 66 Corsa (non-stock) that I had in college during the 70's was a real hoot...and taught me the meaning of trailing throttle oversteeer.