Corvair Monza SR
This 2011 prototype is a design projection of how Chevrolet's original 1963 Monza SS concept might have turned out, had it gone into actual production. It's a tribute to Larry Shinoda, who designed it and some of America's best known automobiles, the C2 Corvettes and later Boss Mustangs. It's also a tribute to Bill Mitchell, who had the design foresight to dream of this being a lower-priced brother to the Corvette. This version is 6% larger than the original, and has more modern lighting, so that it can better blend with today's denser, SUV -laden traffic.
We are using the model designation Monza SR, in deference to the original Monza SS concept and GM's recent decision renew trademark on the SS model name. As 2012 progresses, we are working toward making this car available as a limited-production kit that uses the future owner's existing Corvair powertrain in our own serial-numbered, tube-frame, rolling chassis/body combination. Check out our Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mel_francis/
Sherman tank engine first start
First start of the Continental R975-C4 after rebuild. This engine is going soon into the Sherman M4A1 76mm HVSS completely rebuild.
Premier démarrage du moteur Continental R 975-C4 après remise en état qui serra bientôt replacé dans le Sherman M4A1 76mm HVSS
James Reeve Returns 2011 Road Atlanta
The return to racing of Yenko Stinger racing legend James J. Reeve Jr. Back in the mid 70's James was a thorn in the side of the British and Datsun factory teams. James in his 1966 Yenko Stinger Corvair running as a privateer was able to beat the likes Group 44, Huffaker and Datsun factory backed teams in SCCA D-Production road racing at the national championship level. I offered my Yenko Stinger Corvair for James to drive in the 2011 Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) annual Mitty race at Road Atlanta the weekend of April 29-May 1. James certainly didn't disappoint us Corvair types this weekend. We were only beaten by a very well driven, and fast, Lotus Super 7 driven by Bill Bartlett also from Atlanta. Thanks again James.
Who Killed the Corvair?
Was it Ralph Nader? Bad publicity? General Motors? The muscle car? Larry Claypool, Corvair historian, explains his theory on the demise of the unique, rear-engined car at the Orphan Auto Picnic in August 2009.
Yenko Stinger chases Ferrari at Hallett
Automotive Archeologists Track Day at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Spring 2010. Jeff Moore and Court Whitlock having some fun
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Mike's mid-engine V8 Corvair Crown conversion race car at the Walter Mitty Challenge 2010. Listen to the rumble! Smell the race gas!
1966 Corvair Corsa Coupe 455 Big Block Olds V8
Quick teaser clip of my recently reborn 1966 Corvair. I redesigned the rear suspension and supports and then upgraded from a tired 425 Olds V8 to a larger 455 big block Oldsmobile power package from an early Toronado. Video also shows my latest LED tail light upgrades in action.
Corvair David Clemens in car Carolina Motorsports Park
David Clemens running his Corvair during the second day of a double race weekend at Carolina Motorsports Park. This is part one of three parts. Go to http://corvair.tv to find all three parts.