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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 EnglandSept 10-13 Great Plains Corvair Roundup Springdale Arkansas
September 12 Secretary of State Automobile Show. Near new State Capital Springfield IL The 76th Annual Illinois Secretary of State Vehicle Show will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex in downtown Springfield
Registrations postmarked by Aug 25, 2026, to receive the pre-registration rate ($15 per automobile, $10 per motorcycle). Limited on site registration is $20 per vehicle.
7 to 10 a.m.: All participants must be through the show gate and parked, even if pre-registered. Your parking number must be at the registration table at the Capitol Complex Visitors Center located at 425 College Street by 10 a.m.
10 to 11 a.m.: Participants prepare for judging. 10:45 a.m.: Judges meeting at Capitol Complex Visitors Center Auditorium. 11 a.m.: Judging begins.
3:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony First-, second-, and third-place winners will receive awards 3 Corvair Classes
September 25-27 IL RT66 Mother road Festival - Very big Car Cruise and Car Show Springfield IL
Corvair Museum open hours - September 26, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM September 27, 2026 9 AM to 2 PM Last open weekend for 2026
October 10 Club Tour to Atlanta Illinois and the American Giants Museum. Times to be determined, expect to eat lunch in Atlanta. Lots to see and do. Editor has done a pre-trip, there are several RT66 type things to see as well.
Nov 14, 2026 PCCA Meeting date Details to follow. Expect Tonis Cafe at exit 82 Meeting will start most everyone has eaten lunch estimated at 1:45 pm
Check out the calendar of events at CORSA's website. CORSA Calendar
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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