Nader's Kids

Well, they're not exactly on speaking terms with ole Ralph, but maybe the controversial "Unsafe at Any Speed" writer inadvertently made these cars even more popular in the long run? The cult-like following of Corvair owners across the United States are as dedicated to their favorite cars (and vans) as any group out there. One such club, filled the Coker Tire Company parking lot today as the Choo Choo Corvair Club toured the Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters. Say what you will about Corvairs, but we think they're cool cars. Check out the variety of rear-engine Chevrolets that showed up! [caption id="attachment_3853" align="aligncenter" width="640"] No need for and fresh-air grill up front![/caption] [caption id="attachment_3852" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Red is a great color for these classic lines[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3851" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Red convertible? Yes Please.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3850" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Patina or rat rod? You decide, either way it's cool.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3849" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Very cool Lakewood wagon.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3848" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Corvair's often had pretty cool stripes like their German contemporaries.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3847" align="aligncenter" width="640"] In the funky van universe, Corvair vans are high on the list.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3846" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A nice "street" look is easy to get with wheels and tires on later model Corvairs.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3845" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Coming or going these cars stand out from the crowd.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3844" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Bone stock and mild custom Corvairs get along just fine.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3843" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Coker Tire Company welcomes a few dozen rear-engine Chevys[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3842" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Very cool turbo van[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3841" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Very cool turbo van[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3840" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Very cool turbo van[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3839" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Genuine knock-offs and a convertible top put this Corvair way high on the list.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3838" align="aligncenter" width="640"] We love this classic color on this early model Corvair.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3837" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Even Corvairs look cool with dog dish caps.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3836" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Killer yellow paint makes this Monza.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3835" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Killer yellow paint makes this Monza, and the wheels give it a rally feel.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3834" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Whitewalls and red paint always look good.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3833" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The Corsa emblems just feel like the sixties.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3832" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Like a pack of rear-engine skittles.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3831" align="aligncenter" width="640"] This car looks tough with modern wide wheels and tires and cool old school color.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3829" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Hal gets into a VW "discussion"[/caption]