Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Junkyards are often the homes of great classics, obviously not in their best shapes, but if you're lucky enough, you can still find projects to restore without spending a fortune on them.
Someone on Craigslist says they have a collection of Mopar B-bodies that must be saved, and their list includes several very intriguing names.
If you're planning to restore a Charger, be it R/T or SE, the seller claims they have solid bodies for your project. Plymouth restorers are also getting their share of goodies, including for the Satellite, the Road Runner, the GTX, and the Belvedere.
The owner doesn't share specifics on their Mopar gems, but the photos speak for themselves. You should expect typical problems like rust, especially because most vehicles have been sitting on the grass. Most bodies come without certain panels, so you won't get the complete package, unless you're very lucky – if anything, you could find two bodies for the same project, so eventually, you might be able to put together a complete body.
The junkyard is located in Crossville, Tennessee.
Some of these Mopars could end up becoming worth a huge fortune. Earlier this week, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that we covered in a separate article reached $90K in an online auction, though the car failed to sell because the bidders did not unlock the reserve. A $100,000 bid would most likely have triggered the bid, letting the Road Runner find a new home. The car indeed sported a highly desirable Hemi engine in tip-top shape and ready for the road, so if you believe any of these Mopars are worth a second chance, you also need the rest of the parts to make it a true collectible.
This rare Road Runner was fitted with the 426 Hemi with two four-barrel carburetors rated at 425 horsepower and paired with an A727 three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. It featured the Air Grabber hood (code N96) and the Performance Red paint. It also came with the full service records and plenty of documentation, just so you know that bringing a Mopar back on the road requires more than just a typical restoration job.
The seller didn't share any pricing specifics, but you should be able to discuss the cost of each body beforehand. You'll need a trailer to take them home, and given the property is full of metal parts, you should closely inspect everything because some gems might also be hiding there.
Based on the photos, I don't expect these Mopars to cost more than a couple thousand dollars, but depending on the condition, the missing panels, and how rare they are, don't be too surprised if the selling price goes through the roof.
If you're planning to restore a Charger, be it R/T or SE, the seller claims they have solid bodies for your project. Plymouth restorers are also getting their share of goodies, including for the Satellite, the Road Runner, the GTX, and the Belvedere.
The owner doesn't share specifics on their Mopar gems, but the photos speak for themselves. You should expect typical problems like rust, especially because most vehicles have been sitting on the grass. Most bodies come without certain panels, so you won't get the complete package, unless you're very lucky – if anything, you could find two bodies for the same project, so eventually, you might be able to put together a complete body.
The junkyard is located in Crossville, Tennessee.
Some of these Mopars could end up becoming worth a huge fortune. Earlier this week, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that we covered in a separate article reached $90K in an online auction, though the car failed to sell because the bidders did not unlock the reserve. A $100,000 bid would most likely have triggered the bid, letting the Road Runner find a new home. The car indeed sported a highly desirable Hemi engine in tip-top shape and ready for the road, so if you believe any of these Mopars are worth a second chance, you also need the rest of the parts to make it a true collectible.
This rare Road Runner was fitted with the 426 Hemi with two four-barrel carburetors rated at 425 horsepower and paired with an A727 three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. It featured the Air Grabber hood (code N96) and the Performance Red paint. It also came with the full service records and plenty of documentation, just so you know that bringing a Mopar back on the road requires more than just a typical restoration job.
The seller didn't share any pricing specifics, but you should be able to discuss the cost of each body beforehand. You'll need a trailer to take them home, and given the property is full of metal parts, you should closely inspect everything because some gems might also be hiding there.
Based on the photos, I don't expect these Mopars to cost more than a couple thousand dollars, but depending on the condition, the missing panels, and how rare they are, don't be too surprised if the selling price goes through the roof.
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