1960 Chevrolet Corvair

In four new models... 

Specifically designed

The way a compact 

car should be

With the Corvair. Chevrolet becomes the first American manufacturer to introduce a specific design for a compact car. The key: development of America's first modem aluminum engine ... so light it can be joined with file transmission and drive gears in one lightweight unit and placed in the rear where it belongs in a compact car. Tills achievement enabled designers to create a totally different car — the newest design in America in generations. Result: an authentic 108" wheelbase compact car that measures up to American standards of room, ride and performance.

There's virtually a flat floor. There's comfortable, roomy seating — a distinct Corvair advantage over many other compact cars. Luggage compartment is up front. Weight distribution is ideal for sure stability, road-ability, traction, braking and a constant ride. There's less over-all weight, an important factor In the Corvair's generous economy. Now air-cooled Turbo-Air 6 offers amazing fuel-saving efficiency, with lower upkeep, too. In this economy car, you get a choice of standard or automatic transmission.

The ride is remarkably smooth and quiet, thanks to Quadri-Flcx 4-wheel independent suspension. New Unistrut Body hy Fisher joins body and frame into one sold unit, helps form a car inherently safe to drive. Marvelous maneuverability makes it easy to park, steer and thread through traffic. There's a new world of fun in driving.

The Corvair is stylish, too, with trim, tasteful lines and such standard quality as sparkling Magic-Mirror finish and Safety Plate Glass all around.

Finally, the Corvair is built by Chevrolet, the result of nine years’ development. Only the industry leader took time to create a specific compact car design. As a result, only Chevrolet brings you so many engineering advancements for a compact car ... so many luxury touches, convenience features, including the standard fold-down rear seat for extra stowage space, and quality construction in an economy car. You'll wonder how the Corvair can combine so many advantages and be priced so low.