Not everyone has the guts to drive a high-powered car at full speed. But we’re pretty sure that at one point in our lives, we did dream about it. Now if you’re one of those who want to make it a reality, then you might want to look into this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair. Customized with a 350 horsepower engine, four-wheel independent suspension and straight axles, this car can definitely address your need for speed. Currently being auctioned on eBay, the car is in good condition and carries a price tag of $13,100. We think that’s a fair enough price for this bad boy. What do you think?

Source: Car Domain Blog, eBay

When visiting a barn, you’re expected to see an array of different animals. But that’s not the case with the barn of this unnamed southern California collector. Instead of animals, what you’ll see hoarded in their places are various vintage cars.

Ok, before you go crazy and rush to the barn, we’d like to make it perfectly clear. These cars aren’t in pristine condition. As a matter of fact, most – if not all – have seen better days. However, since most of these vehicles are considered collectibles, you’d find it hard to resist the urge to get one in order to revive.

So if you’re interested in taking a chance at bringing back a beat-up car to life, here’s your chance. Simply head out to this California barn and pick one that you think has the potential at being brought back to life. And just to help you out, the people at Jalopnik managed to list down some of the cars available. Here are some of the cars they’ve managed to discover:

• MGA
• Austin Healey 100/4 (2)
• Ford Torino 429 Super Cobra jet cars (2)
• Datsun Z
• TR 3
• Lotus Europa
• Corvair
• Austin A40 (2)
• Hillman
• Lagonda 2.6 drophead
• Ford Consol Capri (2)

For more cars, simply check out their site right here.

Source: Jalopnik

The Chevrolet Corvair had two unique traits that made it stand out. First was its body class. It was the first to sport GM’s unique Y-body. Second, it made a transition from being an economy sedan to being a sporty sedan. It’s these two characteristics that helped the Corvair line succeed. This was proven during the release of one of its variants, the Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

The Chevrolet Corvair Monza was considered to be one of the lifesavers of the Corvair line. Thanks to its sporty features, bucket seats, and floorshift, the Monza was able to revitalize the brand from becoming an unknown economy car to a popular sporty car. Its powerful 95 horsepower engine along with the use of a camshaft that was bundled with a low-restriction exhaust and fully synchronized four-speed transmission also added to the overall popularity of the vehicle. Aside from these features, the Chevrolet Corvair Monza also enjoyed an upgrade in its suspension by using an independent rear suspension system. A new body style was added to the mix, making way for coupe and sedan versions of the Monza to sport pillarless hardtops. All these features enabled the Chevrolet Corvair Monza to enjoy a good run, selling around 12,000 units.

However, the initial positive reception received by this vehicle wasn’t good enough to save it from being cancelled. Because Chevy decided to shift its focus on building the Camaro line, attention towards the Corvair slowly diminished. This led to its production going down from 1966 to 1969, which became its last year of production prior to Chevrolet pulling the plug.

But despite that, the Chevrolet Corvair Monza will never be forgotten. With its unique Y-body and features, this sports sedan will always find a spot in the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts everywhere.

Sources: How Stuff Works, Wikipedia