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Prairie Capital Corvair Association, PCCA, is a group of Corvair
owners and enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Corvair
automobile. PCCA has been a sanctioned chapter of CORSA
,the Corvair Society of
America since 1977. PCCA meets regularly every other month at Springfield IL restaurant. Currently, the MCL Resturant on Wabash from 5-7pm.
Please check the calendar for specifica dates and times
Contact PCCA at PrairieCapital@corvair.org or snail mail to P.O. Box 454, Pawnee, IL 62558 |
Calendar of Events Corvair Links Pictures Officers/Contacts Editor's Story of the Corvair Newsletters
2023 PCCA Membership FormLeft Click to view. Right Click to save a copy to your computer.
The 3nd Annual Corvair Musuem Classic -- Corvair, Next Generation -- was held May 18-22, 2021 in Springfeild Illinois.
Mini Results and Rally answers are posted here 2021 Mini Convention Results
For more information visit the 2021 Mini Convention
April 2021 NewsletterLeft Click to view. Right Click to save a copy to your computer..
Current PCCA's By-Laws dated 11-15-2024 2024 By-laws in pdf format.
new link -- May 2017, 1960 Sedan in England - formerly Bob Nicholson's all original sedan. 60 Sedans in EnglandSeptember 6 PCCA Meeting 1:00pm, Near Corvairs LOCATION: Annual SOS Auto show Stratton Building near the State Capital
Members wanting to park as a group should meet at the Walmart on south Sixth street (exit 92A, I-55) at 8:00 am. Will driver as group to the show entrance on Edwards street near the Illinois State Musuem. (6th street to Cook, to 2nd street to Edwards). Expect the Red Corsa will be leading the way again. All cars must be parked by 10:00am, judging starts at 11:00am Awards scheduled for 3:30pm The Visitor Center is Show HQ, indoor restrooms, AC, and information about touring the Capital Building as well as other historical sites in Springfield - Lincoln’s Hometown
Sept 20, 2025 Capital City Car Show. Southside Christian Church, 2600 S Macarthur, Springfield, IL Judged show, 10am-5pm with awards at 3:30pm.
Sept 26-28, 2025 Route 66 Mother Road Festival. Downtown Springfield IL Cruise Friday night, Car Show Saturday and Sunday. Info: WWW.route66fest.com
October 11, 2025 PCCA Fall tour to Atlanta Illinois - American Giants Museum and other sites. Lunch in town between museum visits. The town has at least 4 museums.
October 18, 2025 Fall Festival and Car Show - ROCHESTER, Illinois. Gates open 8am, judging noon, awards 4pm Entry fee $20(show) or $15 (Display)
November 6, 2025 PCCA Meeting – MCL Resturant, Wabash ave, Springfield IL. Arrive 5:00pm or so, get supper. Meeting will likely start around 6:00 PM
December 13 Usual date for PCCA Christmas Luncheon – need location – resturant. Ideas? If none provided, we will likely return to the MCL with a meeting time of 1:00pm on a Saturday
Check out the calendar of events at CORSA's website. CORSA Calendar
Cool Cruisers Calendar of Car Shows and Cruise-ins -- Central Illinois https://coolcruiserscarclub.com/car-show-calendar/
CPF Corvair Museum Hours Should be posted at the museum, may change, Saturday, September 20, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday, October 4, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, October 5, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
Simply A Fun Car to Drive.
Travel Tips
Virtual 'Vairs Home Page
CORSA Home Page
Gary Aube's facinating Corvair Site
VIN Decoding Information on the Bay State Corvairs home page.
Terry Kalp's Corvair pages members.cox.net/rarevair/corvair.htm
Cathy Pivonka's web page. More pictures of that 1960 coupe http://www.cathyscorvair.com/
Jay Lenos Garage Rampside video
PCCA Home
Download a copy of PCCA's By-laws Left Click to view. Right Click to save a copy to your computer. By-Laws are dated 11-15-2022
Contact PCCA at PrairieCapital@corvair.org or snail mail to P.O. Box 454, Pawnee, IL 62558
The FlatSix Editor rambles. Disclaimer, the following is Tim's opinion and not necessarily those of the Club.
The Corvair was introduced in the fall of 1959 as an economy, family car. Period ads toted its air cooled engine, four wheel independent suspension and fuel economy. Production ceased in 1969 after more than 1.7 million vehicles were produced and sold. The last 3 years produced fewer than 60,000 cars as GM had already conducted the Corvair's funeral.
The Corvair could be said to have missed its market. As an economy car, the Ford Falcon and later the Chevy II were more accepted by the general public. The Corvair was too expensive to produce and its unconventional styling and engineering were too much to sway the economy minded.
Contrary to reports by Ralph Nader, the car handles quite well. In 1971, the US Department of Transportation conducted tests that basically disproved what Nader wrote in his book, Unsafe at any Speed. The Chevy Corvair was not removed from the road because of this book, but because it so successfully inspired the creation of the pony cars - the Mustang, Camaro, GTO, Malibu SS and others as well as the compacts Nova, Falcon and others.
However, as an European Style Sports car, the Corvair was an inspiration. In fact, the sporty Corvair Monza inspired the creation of the Mustang, which in turn inspired the Camaro, GTO, AMC and other muscle cars. Tell this to your friends the next time they sneer and ask "why do you drive a Corvair?"
Sources: "The Corvair Decade" by Tony Fiore. "Corvair Affair" by Mike Knepper. Numerous Corvair Enthusiasts.
Comments, corrections/changes may be sent to Tim Mahler at: FlatSix@corvair.org
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