Intersting Chevy Prototypes
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Intersting Chevy Prototypes
I found this the other day, pretty interesting.
In 1953 the original 300 Corvette roadster convertibles came out of the oven but Chevrolet was going to introduce a complete line of "Corvettes" back in 1951-52.
These Nomad & Corvair prototypes were originally supposed to be Corvettes- just different "styles". The Nomad was eventually produced on the larger 55-57 Bel-Air platform & the 1st Generation Covair was introduced in 1960 as a rear engine car.
Funny how things worked out at ole' GM.
In 1953 the original 300 Corvette roadster convertibles came out of the oven but Chevrolet was going to introduce a complete line of "Corvettes" back in 1951-52.
These Nomad & Corvair prototypes were originally supposed to be Corvettes- just different "styles". The Nomad was eventually produced on the larger 55-57 Bel-Air platform & the 1st Generation Covair was introduced in 1960 as a rear engine car.
Funny how things worked out at ole' GM.
77mali- Donating Member
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I could see the Corvair as a James Bond action car!!
Pontichev327- G3GM Enthusiast
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Someone built their own
http://jalopnik.com/5852338/1954-chevrolet-nomad-concept-replica-is-as-close-as-youll-get-to-the-real-thing/
http://jalopnik.com/5852338/1954-chevrolet-nomad-concept-replica-is-as-close-as-youll-get-to-the-real-thing/
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The Corvair prototype is my favorite for some reason.
I guess I got the dates wrong if they're saying GM Motorama 54 on jalopnik. Could have sworn I read these were built between 51-52.
I guess I got the dates wrong if they're saying GM Motorama 54 on jalopnik. Could have sworn I read these were built between 51-52.
77mali- Donating Member
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Not really a prototype, but still interesting. A south african chevy. 1973 Chevrolet Firenza can am 302. Looks strangely Pontiac from some angles.
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/chevrolet-firenza-can-am-south-africas-muscle-car/
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/chevrolet-firenza-can-am-south-africas-muscle-car/
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Kinda reminds me of the 1970's Opel.
77mali- Donating Member
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Thats a rebaged Opel. Holden had great stuff (still does) in Australia.
ant7377- G3GM Addict
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The Corvair is sweet -- kinda looks like the Chrysler Crossfire.
The 'Vette Nomad wagon you can actually get right now -- there's an ad in Street Rodder periodically for some shop that is actually building them.
The 'Vette Nomad wagon you can actually get right now -- there's an ad in Street Rodder periodically for some shop that is actually building them.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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*whispers: (Don't tell the Vette guys but the Corvair would have a been a better build than the original 53 roadster) LOL
77mali- Donating Member
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What if the Vette had been the Buick Wildcat?
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