Mopar Graveyard
That’s not stopping people from trying to save them, though.
This video might be tough for Mopar enthusiasts or fans of classic muscle cars. It’s not all doom and gloom, however. These rusted, burnt-out Dodges and Plymouths were acquired in the last few years by owners who hope to do something with them… someday. Until that day comes, there are at least six Hemi-powered cars marooned in this menagerie of muscle. Considering these classics could be worth six figures fully restored, that’s a lot of potential cash just rotting away.
The location is wisely kept undisclosed in this video from Auto Archeology. Otherwise, we suspect more than a few folks would descend on the collection, nearly all of which are stored outdoors. In total, we are looking at over a dozen cars from the glory days of Mopar muscle, including Dodges, Plymouths, and a single Chrysler. From the General Motors camp we also see two 1965 Pontiac GTOs, and there’s a single C2 Chevrolet Corvette perched on the back of a wrecker. Presumably it’s being rescued, but that’s not why you clicked this post.
You want to know about all the Hemi cars, and there are a few. The video takes us to a 1968 Dodge Coronet RT that, per its VIN, had a legit 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8 from the factory. We say had because the engine is presently not under the hood, and that’s the same story for many of the cars featured here. Among them is a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that’s also missing the hood and grille, and a 1970 Road Runner that actually looks pretty good overall. Per the VINs, all were equipped with Hemi engines.
Mopar Hemi Graveyard
Mopar Hemi Graveyard
1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi
And then we come to the barn. Tucked inside with missing body panels is a 1970 Hemi Cuda, and it’s said to be an original Hemi car. It’s parked next to a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 426 Hemi hood, though the video says it didn’t come from the factory that way. Still, these are two supremely desirable vehicles in the classic muscle car world. Last year, Broad Arrow Auctions sold a Hemi Cuda for almost $300,000. And here’s one in a barn, bathed in grime with many parts – including the engine – nowhere to be seen. Ouch.
1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi
At least it wasn’t in a fire. Earlier in the video we see a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner looking basically like a shell. That’s because it burned up at some point, causing significant damage to the interior and fiberglass hood. It’s not a Hemi car, but it’s still a gem with a 440 cubic-inch “six-pack” V8 from the factory that appears to still be there. Believe it or not, this car is slated not for parts but a full restoration. Mopar muscle enthusiasts are nothing if not determined.
Here’s hoping a follow-up video comes later showing the eventual fate of these cars. But the clock is ticking. Can any of them be saved in time?
Gotta Save Em All:
Source: Auto Archeology / YouTube
News Related
-
Cloud computing experts, builders, customers, partners, and technology enthusiasts descend on Las Vegas to attend AWS re:Invent event that runs through December 1. Photo: AWS Amazon Web Services, the world’s biggest cloud services provider, has expanded its partnership with technology platform Clarity AI to help investors and consumers advance sustainable ...
See Details:
AWS and Clarity AI to use generative AI to boost sustainable investments
-
Manchester City players appeal to the referee after Ruben Dias’ effort is ruled out for a foul on Alisson Former referee Dermot Gallagher dissects the flashpoints from the latest round of the 2023/24 Premier League season including Manchester City’s disallowed goal against Liverpool and Manchester United’s penalty at Everton. Man ...
See Details:
Ref Watch: 'Enough' of a foul to disallow Man City goal vs Liverpool
-
-
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been traded to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans with Cameron Green moving from Mumbai to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the IPL said yesterday. Five-time winners Mumbai got all-rounder Pandya back on his existing player fee of $1.8mn as teams prepare their wish ...
See Details:
Pandya returns to MI, Green goes to RCB
-
KYIV, 28th November, 2023 (WAM) — A winter storm lashed central and southern Ukraine, killing at least five people in Ukraine and three in neighbouring Moldova, with snow and high winds knocking out power to hundreds of towns and villages and shutting highways, Reuters reported. At least 19 people were ...
See Details:
Snowstorm kills eight in Ukraine and Moldova, hundreds of towns lose power
-
-
Empty jars of cream cheese, bottles of juice, torn clothes and scrap wood. These are just some items that double as eye-catching decor in Dubai resident Siddiqa Akhtar’s Furjan townhouse. A veritable upcycled haven, the Pakistani homemaker’s DIY space pays homage to her zero-waste lifestyle. Her creativity is evident from ...
See Details:
Inside a Dubai home with upcycled furniture and zero waste
-
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
No Antoine Dupont but Dubai still set to launch new era for sevens
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
Why ESG investors are concerned about AI
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
Your campsite can harm the environment
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
Mubadala, Saudi Fund deals on US radar for potential China angle
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
Abu Dhabi T10 season seven to kick off with thrilling double-header
-
Henry Turner of JESS Blues. Defending school champs JESS play a practice match against Dubai Hurricanes ahead of Emirates Dubai Sevens. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National When Jumeirah English Speaking School claimed the Gulf Under-19s title at the Dubai Sevens for the first time 12 months ago ...
See Details:
Eight climate fiction, or cli-fi, books to consider before Cop28
OTHER NEWS
Fantic Stealth 125 and Imola Concept The Italian manufacturer’s sporty offerings are designed to appeal to the beginner segment. The 125cc segment, pretty much non-existent in the US market, is ...
Read more »
Valencia orange image Perspective from Roseane M Silva Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Brazil Possible Side Effects People who are allergic to ...
Read more »
Leading grocery delivery company Kibsons says it is already answering the call for greener production processes as food security and sourcing enter the Cop28 spotlight later this month. The UAE ...
Read more »
AMMAN — The government on Wednesday endorsed the draft general budget law for 2024 with estimated public revenues of JD10.3 billion, marking an increase of 8.9 per cent compared with ...
Read more »
AMMAN — The new forecasted capital expenditure for the fiscal year 2024 stands at JD73.317 million, according to the 2024 public budget draft law. The government allocated JD1.729 billion as ...
Read more »
AMMAN — The post World War I period marks the beginning of scholarly research in Jordan. During the British Mandate in Jordan, the Department of Antiquities in Amman was founded ...
Read more »
The Sharjah City Municipality has issued a set of guidelines for the use of cosmetic products in hair salons and beauty centres. The authority urges salons to stick to these ...
Read more »