This video could be powerful for Mopar fans or followers of basic muscle vehicles. It’s not all doom and gloom, nevertheless. These rusted, burnt-out Dodges and Plymouths have been acquired in the previous couple of years by house owners who hope to do one thing with them… sometime. Until that day comes, there are a minimum of six Hemi-powered vehicles marooned on this menagerie of muscle. Considering these classics could possibly be value six figures totally restored, that is a whole lot of potential money simply rotting away.
The location is properly saved undisclosed on this video from Auto Archeology. Otherwise, we suspect various people would descend on the gathering, practically all of that are saved open air. In whole, we’re over a dozen vehicles from the glory days of Mopar muscle, together with Dodges, Plymouths, and a single Chrysler. From the General Motors camp we additionally see two 1965 Pontiac GTOs, and there is a single C2 Chevrolet Corvette perched on the again of a wrecker. Presumably it is being rescued, however that is not why you clicked this submit.
You need to learn about all of the Hemi vehicles, and there are just 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 manufacturing unit. We say had as a result of the engine is presently not underneath the hood, and that is the identical story for lots of the vehicles featured right here. Among them is a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that is additionally lacking the hood and grille, and a 1970 Road Runner that really appears fairly good total. Per the VINs, all have been outfitted with Hemi engines.
And then we come to the barn. Tucked inside with lacking physique panels is a 1970 Hemi Cuda, and it is mentioned to be an unique Hemi automobile. It’s parked subsequent to a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 426 Hemi hood, although the video says it did not come from the manufacturing unit that approach. Still, these are two supremely fascinating automobiles within the basic muscle automobile world. Last yr, Broad Arrow Auctions sold a Hemi Cuda for nearly $300,000. And here is one in a barn, bathed in grime with many elements – together with the engine – nowhere to be seen. Ouch.
At least it wasn’t in a fireplace. Earlier within the video we see a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner trying principally like a shell. That’s as a result of it burned up in some unspecified time in the future, inflicting important injury to the inside and fiberglass hood. It’s not a Hemi automobile, but it surely’s nonetheless a gem with a 440 cubic-inch “six-pack” V8 from the manufacturing unit that seems to nonetheless be there. Believe it or not, this automobile is slated not for elements however a full restoration. Mopar muscle fans are nothing if not decided.
Here’s hoping a follow-up video comes later exhibiting the eventual destiny of those vehicles. But the clock is ticking. Can any of them be saved in time?