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[MineralMan]

70. Thanks for posting that NHTSA info. I would have, but

I was posting from a tablet on my last post and it's way difficult to copy and paste from it.

The saddest thing of all is that GM redesigned the rear suspension of the Corvair in 1964 for better handling. Too late, though, because the publicity from Nader's book had effectively killed this interesting car.

Nader's book made him some money, but destroyed an innovative car design. My 1960 Corvair was an interesting, fun car to drive. The gas-fired heater was an interesting innovation, as well, although not one of the car's most endearing features. Still, when I bought it in 1969 for $100, Nader's book was responsible for its low price. I kept it for a year, and replaced it with a 1959 Austin Healey bug-eye Sprite that I found in a barn and paid $200 for. Wish I still had the Sprite. I did see a 1960 Corvair for sale locally recently for $1000, but it can be tough to find parts today for them. Still, I thought seriously about buying it, just for fun and to take to the local old-car show that runs weekly near my home.