Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts

From its introduction in 1960 the Corvair has enjoyed the distinction of being an enthusiasts automobile. In 1968 a group began meeting regularly in a Corvair owners Oak Park living room. As the group grew, monthly meetings were organized at a local bar. As the club reached a membership of 100 in the mid 70's the General Motors Training Center in Hinsdale became the venue for years of fun and informative meetings. Today the club has grown to over 200 members.

Meetings are currently held at the VFW Hall in Villa Park, Illinois at 7:30 PM on the third Wednesday of every month. Club business is presented and discussed during the first half of the meetings. The latter portion of the meetings are devoted to Corvair related entertainment ranging from movie nights to tech sessions and an annual Corvair parts auction. Above all the meetings are a chance for everyone to be with their fellow members and friends.

Our monthly newsletter, the Airhorn, is second to none. The tireless efforts of the editor and the contributions of material and stories from members make the Airhorn one of the finest newsletters produced by a collector car club.

CCE is also active in organizing events throughout the course of the year. Spring and Fall tours are a fun way to see many of the interesting sites in Illinois and its adjoining states. The tours are well organized and are always enjoyed by everyone who participates. There is nothing more fun than seeing the reaction of the people along the way as a "Cor-a-van" of gleaming Corvairs pass through their town.

The third Sunday in August is reserved for CCE's Orphan Auto Picnic. The picnic is a day for good food, friends and family and over 100 uncommon cars and trucks that gather in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Fox River. The Orphan Auto Picnic is open to any make or model that has not been produced in the past ten years. This picnic attracts some of the most interesting and meticulously restored automobiles in northern Illinois.

The Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts is a diverse club that offers the opportunity for members to enjoy their cars and the company of others who share their love of Chevrolet Corvair cars and trucks.

 

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