tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post1644216318178542296..comments2024-02-22T05:19:44.086-06:00Comments on HOVER MOTOR COMPANY: The car that started it all (at least for me). History of the Chevrolet CorvairCraig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-43539249047509623752011-12-27T16:30:28.092-06:002011-12-27T16:30:28.092-06:00My Dad, who always had good taste in cars and clot...My Dad, who always had good taste in cars and clothes, owned a 1964 Monza convertible, maroon with a black top. In retrospect, the Corvair looks to me a lot like a BMW 1600/2002 -- very handsome.Rick in PVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-7408904140761519892011-12-23T12:00:32.434-06:002011-12-23T12:00:32.434-06:00Craig:
This is fantastic, and my late Grandfather ...Craig:<br />This is fantastic, and my late Grandfather would agree 100%!<br /><br />He owned a 1967 2 dr gold Monza, and that car even had a Transmission "lever" on the dashboard, instead of a stalk on the column or floor....<br /><br />I remember it being a GREAT car to ride around in (that was before even I had a license).<br />Huge trunk up front, and PUH-LENTY of room in the passenger cabin...and NO "hump"...LOL.<br /><br />With the engine BEHIND you, it was WAY quieter and still have lots of get up and go.<br />It was nicely FRUGAL on gas (and that's when it wasn't even a buck a gallon)<br /><br />And it was the last car he owned before he passed away.<br /><br />If GM had ANY sense, they'd revamp it and bring THAT car back (same engineering setup, too) instead of the VOLT.<br /><br />EXCELLENT slide show and video...<br /><br />Roll safe and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-84917932417912290782011-12-22T21:24:52.174-06:002011-12-22T21:24:52.174-06:00Thank-you son, I really dd enjoythis artical.
But...Thank-you son, I really dd enjoythis artical.<br /> But most ofall I am proud to call you my son.<br /> Love, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-14757072745450814732011-12-22T09:33:11.714-06:002011-12-22T09:33:11.714-06:00Understand - I hit send too often before proofing ...Understand - I hit send too often before proofing too. Just HAD to 'poke at ya' a bit... :)<br />As always, thanks for posting. I check the site daily, often forwarding links to stories to friends , and always enjoy the photos. Really like the 'history' posts as well as those with personal anecdotal references.<br />Merry Christmas to you and yours.johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-50553844602132646532011-12-21T22:31:41.097-06:002011-12-21T22:31:41.097-06:00"Actually, the turbocharged 'Spyder' ..."Actually, the turbocharged 'Spyder' was available in the first bodystyle car pre 65..."<br /><br /><br />Yeah, I knew that. I guess I didn't word it very well. I meant '65 was when they brought about the highest horsepower, and the Corvair was the first with the turbo for Chevy. I should learn to get my thoughts together before I type sometimes!Craig Hoverhttp://www.hovermotorco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-15050588730566094762011-12-21T22:03:51.163-06:002011-12-21T22:03:51.163-06:00Actually, the turbocharged 'Spyder' was av...Actually, the turbocharged 'Spyder' was available in the first bodystyle car pre 65...<br />Corvairs are great imho - my dad had a 62 Monza coupe when I was a kid. Of course he traded up to a 66 Corvette which was even greater! But I still remember the Corvair fondly, and would like to have a 65-69 Corsa myself. Marina Blue please. A neighbour up the street had a Rampside, and a buddy had a van in the mid 70's that he used to haul motorcycles. Loved em all. The poor van met an untimely and gruesome demise unfortunately ; the friend and his racing buddy were coming back from Daytona, 75 or 76, can't remember, from racing their 250 Yamaha in the support race for the 200. Anyway, my friend was asleep in the back. Regrettably, his friend was asleep at the wheel. Next thing they know, theyre upside down in the ditch along side a highway in Georgia. Then on their side. No real damage at first. Then the cans of racing gas started leaking and all that high octane made its way into the engine room... Van , bike and tools up in flames.<br />But it was a cool van while it lasted!johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-80417279467891023622011-12-21T18:37:43.472-06:002011-12-21T18:37:43.472-06:00Great stuff!
I had to laugh when I saw the one wi...Great stuff! <br />I had to laugh when I saw the one with the continental kit & the stubby wagon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com