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mbutts
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Jan 13, 2016

Own a piece of history!

Pretty cool Corvair Ultra Van listing.

Moderator: This is NOT my listing, just thought others might find this interesting.

Corvair Ultra Van
  • One sat for several years in the early 2000's along US35 between Jackson and Gallipolis OH. Looked rather rough though.
  • Very cool. They made almost any kind of vehicle based on the corvair.
  • Encountered a Rally of over 100 of them at KY Horse Park CG a few years ago. Most were lovingly restored and looked new, or better. Just think what current better technology could do. A 20-24 foot pusher could attract a lot of "downsizers".
  • Right now we're in Mesquite NV for the annual car show. Two years ago there were two of the Corvair RV's here. You could walk through both of them.

    Very fun to see, and a interesting concept. No doubt under-powered, but many were back then.

    I hope at least one of them is here again this year.
  • There is a decent looking Greenbriar for sale not far from here. Some guys (not me)are passionate about them.
  • "History" is a bit hard to define.
    In Venice, 600 years old house is history.
    In Rome, it is 4000 years.
    When you go to Airstream forum, 1969 models are "young guys"
    I always admire to see a piece of machinery that outlives decades younger siblings, but I think the carburated engine on this coach is going to be main draw.
    Still can admire the care taken on coach.
    Is it me or the coach has trailer wheels on it?
  • Kayteg1 wrote:
    "History" is a bit hard to define.
    In Venice, 600 years old house is history.
    In Rome, it is 4000 years.
    When you go to Airstream forum, 1969 models are "young guys"
    I always admire to see a piece of machinery that outlives decades younger siblings, but I think the carburated engine on this coach is going to be main draw.
    Still can admire the care taken on coach.
    Is it me or the coach has trailer wheels on it?

    And me not winning 1.5 billion on last night's powerball lottery is now 'ancient history.' :(