One of my Bucket List cars, the 1970 Hurst Edition Chrysler 300, in all it’s white and gold glory. Hooniverse recently located this ridiculously overpriced one on Craigslist, reigniting their “Is it an Obscure Muscle Car?” question. More pics after the jump.
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A 1959 Dodge Challenger?
Yep. The Challenger name first appeared in 1959 as the Dodge Silver Challenger. The limited production any-color-as-long-as-its-silver two door was quite striking for its time. Hooniverse has selected it as a nominee for its Obscure Muscle Car Garage section. Cast your vote now. More pics after the jump!
4/26 is National Hemi Day
It’s also the elephant motor’s 50th anniversary year to boot! Find some great Hemi stories at Engine Labs. Remember to wear orange.
Violent Valiant: 1969 Plymouth Valiant on Big Muscle
Mike Musto reviews one violent Plymouth Valiant. Betcha that’s not a nameplate that you thought you would see on Big Muscle. Video after the jump!
Motley Crue Tour and Dodge Giveaway
As part of Dodge’s sponsorship of Motley Crue’s ‘The Final Tour”, fans have the chance to win some great prizes including a VIP band experience and a new 2015 Challenger or Charger! Enter at Dodge Chance To Be Bad before July 1st. Find more info at Cars & Parts.
1970 Dodge Charger: a Boy’s First Car
When your father hosts a Youtube show called Hot Rod Hunt, you know good things will follow. Rick Moore purchased a barn find 1970 Charger R/T and gave it to his 13 year old son, Ricky, who’s favorite car is the 68-70 Charger. As it was a drag car, the 440 and 727 have very few miles and the car has only limited modifications. Ward Cleaver could learn a few things from this guy! Find the story at Street Legal TV. Video after the jump!
Private Mopar Collection On Craigslist
Don’t get too excited. There are no A12s, AARs or winged cars but there is an R/T–an Aspen R/T. The man obviously loved F-bodies. Find more info at Barn Finds of this unique Mopar collection that has hit Craigslist. More pics after the jump.
2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit
Justin Bell does a quick review of the police version of the Charger, as found on CarBuzz. The police in my town wimped out and went for the Ford. Anybody see one of these beasts in their rear-view mirror? Video after the jump!
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A to be Restored
Patience can pay off. The new owner of this Challenger T/A waited 14 years for the car’s second owner (who bought it in 1973) to finally sell it. As they only made 2,400 of these cars, that’s one heck of a find. Find the story at Car in Barns. More pics after the jump!
Richard Petty’s 1960 Plymouth Fury for Sale
Reported to be the actual car that The King used to win races number two, three and four of his career, this Fury, as posted on Hemmings, can now be yours for a cool half million. Towel included. More pics after the jump!









