This is what Mother Nature will do to a car if you give her 38 years. The good news is that this car now belongs to someone who will hopefully show it the love it deserves. It was parked after a scant 35,000 miles. If only it had been indoors. Find the story at Cars in Barns. Interior pic after the jump.
Mopar Muscle is looking for any and all Mopars for their December 2015 Readers Rides print issue of Mopar Muscle. And they really mean “all”. Follow their rules, which includes tips for quality pictures and an accompanying short story and your Mopar WILL make their magazine! How cool is that? Find the rules at Hot Rod.
So, given the literally thousands of industry mandated safety requirements that car companies must now obey, just how faithful is the 2015 Challenger styling when compared to the first generation E-body? Torque News compares the two side by side.
Tim Wellborn has amassed an incredible collection of muscle cars over the years. At Mecum’s Kissimmee auction in January, half of his 46 cars will be crossing the auction block. With his first taste of muscle cars being his father’s 1971 Dodge Charger, he has always held Mopars in high esteem. Of the 23 cars going to auction, 15 are Mopars! Find more info of these very special cars at Hemmngs. Pics of Tim’s Dodges and Plymouths that will be leaving his collection after the jump!
This week’s Muscle Car of the Week is the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. The Trans Am Series inspired, small block equipped E-body was actually the first car in US history to be equipped with two different sized tires. All-black Challengers with steelies just look mean. Video after the jump!
Here’s another cool Mopar on eBay. All numbers matching 383 automatic car with A/C. Two owners, originally from Texas. Looks like a winner. More pics plus eBay auction text after the jump!
New replacement parts for 1972-93 Dodge 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pickups, as well as Ramchargers, are now available through LMC Truck. This was a gap in the automotive reproduction industry that is finally being addressed! The variety of parts is currently limited but it’s a start. Find more info at LMC Truck.
Hot Rod magazine’s Ryan Brutt stumbled upon a shop that appears to specialize in Mopars. While the exterior looks like a graveyard, given the fact that the shop houses restored Mopars, one can only hope that these diamonds in the rough are only biding their time until they shine again. Find more info at Hot Rod. More pics after the jump!
