Celebrating the Chevrolet Corvair | FYI

2026/10/24

The 1960s was the heyday of thirsty Detroit V8 muscle cars. Even so, the Big Three were worried about the rising tide of fuel-efficient imports like the Volkswagen Beetle and Renault Dauphine. General Motors hoped to stem that influx with the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair; over 1.8 million were sold, and they retain a passionate following today. Well, our Stephanie Hart wanted to experience that passion first hand.

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The 1960s was the heyday of thirsty Detroit V8 muscle cars. Even so, the Big Three were worried about the rising tide of fuel-efficient imports like the Volkswagen Beetle and Renault Dauphine. General Motors hoped to stem that influx with the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair; over 1.8 million were sold, and they retain a passionate following today. Well, our Stephanie Hart wanted to experience that passion first hand.

Check out more FYI stories on our website! https://motorweek.org/features/?_features=fyi

Find airdates on your local PBS station HERE: https://motorweek.org/watch/
Want to watch full episodes of MotorWeek? Download the PBS app for FREE or watch here: https://www.pbs.org/show/motor-week/

Stay connected with MotorWeek on social media!
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MotorWeek, PBS' award-winning weekly automotive magazine provides unbiased, consumer-oriented car news with feature stories on related topics.

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