General Motors' 10 most significant cars

Chevrolet Corvair
1959
Chevrolet Corvair
An innovative air-cooled, rear-engine car introduced to compete with Volkswagen's Beetle, the Corvair was attacked by Ralph Nader for its unstable rear suspension. It was discontinued in 1969, the first of several failed efforts at new technology.
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