BTW, Ford Mavericks and Escorts fit on this list, along with Chevettes and “Citations.” (actually named for the 1948 Triple Crown Winner. Ha!)

One night in 1971 I was driving my 63 Corvair 2-door (was that a Monza?) home from a date. I had memories of that last kiss in my head, and forgot about the 90 degree turn to the left just ahead. I panicked as I entered the corner at just south of 60 mph. I stayed off the brakes, and gave the car a little turn to the…