Car and Driver 1969 "Who Killed the Corvair"

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Car and Driver 1969 "Who Killed the Corvair"

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I'm attaching an article from the August 1969 Car & Driver by Robert Cumberford.

Its extremely interesting and I hope everyone enjoys it.
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Interesting article. :tu:
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Thank you for scanning and posting that article! :goodpost:
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Very interesting to read what was written at the time. It's a pity that GM went on the defensive with regard to the merits of the car and on the offensive regarding the politics. Should have been the other way around. Sounds kinda like today....
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From Road & Track - August 1969 - Vol. 20, No. 12
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CORVAIIR RIP - Road & Track - Aug 1969 - Vol 20, No. 12.jpg
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Neat chart, thanks for posting it.
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