A YouTuber by the account name of 2BrothersGarage recently stumbled upon the well-known Corvair Ranch in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which is the world’s largest junkyard dedicated entirely to the oddball Chevy Corvair.
The Corvair Ranch was started as a hobby by Chevy Corvair enthusiast John Goulden way back in 1975. As the years went on and enthusiasts began restoring, modifying and upgrading their ageing Corvairs, Goulden’s business partner Jeff Stonesifer took full ownership of the property and started the business that is now known as the Corvair Ranch.
According to the company’s website, the Corvair Ranch is currently home to over 600 Chevy Corvair models, including sedans, wagons and coupes, as well as the Loadside and Rampside pickups, Greenbrier utility vans and Ultravan travel trailers. In addition to the vehicles, the facility also features six fill-size tractor trailers, which are stuffed with various drivetrain parts including Powerglide three and four-speed transmissions, as well as differentials, axles, and body panels, among other components.
The Corvair Ranch also offers full restoration services through its main four-bay service building. The company says it offers full restoration services including upholstery, mechanical, paint, and the complete rebuilding of Chevy Corvairs. It also has a machine shop for remanufacturing the vehicle’s air-cooled engines.
2BrothersGarage wanted to document the Corvair Ranch for their channel, as the classic and vintage car market is quickly becoming more expensive and pricier to enter than it was in years previous. With the valuation of other air-cooled vehicles like the VW Type 2 and Porsche 911 on the rise, it seems inevitable that the classic car market will eventually take to the Corvair in a similar way, so the Corvair Ranch may one day be more of a gold mine than a junkyard.
Check out the channel’s video embedded below to see the sprawling Corvair Ranch in its entirety.
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I guess Ralph Nader found a speed at which they are “safe.”
Grew up helping My Dad restore and take too car shows.. Love these cars… Took My drivers test in 1990 in a 64 convertible..
I had a 1966 and I really liked the car very much! Memories!!!
I took my driving test in a white 2 door 1960 Corvair. Passed 1st shot.
Had a 1965 Monza artesian turquoise (green) with white interior 140 hp 4 carb 4sd loved that car great handling car Was a beach car so rusted by 1980 when I got it with 65k miles
Knew a guy had 2 of them with small block V8’s in the back seat area!
Does Matt of off road recovery know of this place? Have to send him a link.
I had 1965 Monza coupe 4sp 110hp. Glacier Grey with the white interior. Raced it 1/4 mile and got myself a few stock class trophies. Great car all around.
Grew up helping My Dad restore and take too car shows.. Love these cars… Took My drivers test in 1990 in a 64 convertible..
I loved my tan 1965 Corvair Manza 4-door. Would give anything to have it back !
Only bad thing about corvairs is the belts always flew off.
Loved the 1964 Corvair Monza SS
My Dad had a 64 Corvair 4 door-loved the car, unfortunately he did not-sold it within a year.
Had a ’65 monza. The belt always flew off not matter how much I adjusted. Pile of crap car. Also burned oil like crazy.
Pile of crap car. Always broke down and nelt kept flying off.
Maybe people used the wrong belt tad to long . there was a guide on the pulley I always used gm belt never tru the belt I drove 70 in my 1965 monza
I have 2 ’66 Corvairs but can’t find anyone in the LA area who works on them. Any recommendations?
Henry. Corvair shop / repair California corvair corona and Greg Peterson Long Beach
I got hooked on Corvairs while in High School from my mom’s 1960 2 dr. Eventually after getting my license I bought a 1965 Corvair Corsa I had for years and got rid of after blowing the motor driving home from USAF base. I picked up a 1960 Corvair 95 window van that was converted to a camper when I was stationed in Michigan. A few years later when I started working after the service I picked up a 66 Corsa that I had for 22 years. Loved every one of them with lots of fond memories attached to each. Great cars!
In 1973 drove one (plus a case of oil) from Atlanta to Miami, without an incident.
Looking for a few floor repair pieces for a 63 greenbrier have you got anything to help this poor old fc out?
I have a friend who has 350-400 corvairs for sale
Who and where?
What state? Could get an auctioneer to help sale them or do a one day sealed bid on each car ?
the cars are in vermont I will be going to see him tomorrow and talk to him about giving you his name and or number there are also alot of other old cars and trucks
the guy that has the covairs in vt for sale is paul croiser 802-380-2882