Historiography: The American Compact Car
The introduction of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair, Chrysler Valiant and Ford Falcon was a pivotal event for the automotive industry.

The introduction of the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair, Chrysler Valiant and Ford Falcon was a pivotal event for the automotive industry.
We should establish that most consumers (and commercial/fleet purchasers) will choose the LT for its inherent value and popular level of content.
After a couple of quick spins in the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS and 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali, my curiosity was satisfied.
All of the sudden, there is expanded business for the full-sized cargo van, as Amazon have taken control of their deliveries.
Although, one should reflect back on its roots to see how these four mid-sized models emerged to the iconography of the muscle car movement in the 1960s.
The last two quarters did see a drop in sales compared year-to-date. But, there is plenty of evidence that the Malibu continues to do steady business.
In order to achieve this, Detroit's "Big Four" had two choices: Build them domestically or import them from a global partner somewhere.
Their next step was to introduce a line of mid-sized sedans aimed to eventually replace its already-downsized rear-drive models.
It got me thinking…if I had a deep pool of funds, a garage condo and the time to search out vehicles for a collection, what would I get?
As I realize today that I am indeed approaching sixty years old, remembering every moment of that year seems a bit difficult these days.