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A Hidden Gem!

Started by 700 AKN, May 10, 2025, 09:55:57 PM

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A local legend from this area of Ontario (Dave Wheeler) posted a few photo's from a place he visited today.
From what I gathered these cars are mostly originals and rare. A very cool collection.
Maybe someone will chime in and know more about this place.
Just thought I'd post a few of Dave's pictures.
I was not there, but when I bump into Dave sometime this year I'll ask him about it.



cuda hunter

Wow! That is quite the lot of cars! 
One cuda? 
Thanks for posting.  Cool to see them hibernating, awaiting a chance to run again. 

It's like a white hair club.  Can't get in if your not old enough.

"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee

700 AKN

QuoteIt's like a white hair club.  Can't get in if your not old enough.

Well most of us are getting older and I see very few younger people driving these classics.
In another 20 or 30 years since your younger you'll have the pick of the litter.
There will be thousands being sold at estate auctions. I'm 62 and my hair is not Gray, Yet!
:D
Also I captured a screen grab of the Challenger T/A's Vin tag. It's a bit hard to read.

Here's a video I found on Facebook. It might not work unless you have a Facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/482005314939168




blown motor

Did you find out where it is Ray?
Who has more fun than people!
68 Charger R/T    74 Challenger Rallye 
12 Challenger RT Classic    15 Challenger SXT
79 Macho Power Wagon clone    17 Ram Rebel

JH27N0B

Seeing these under the radar collections is always exciting!  Do any of these cars ever get out and about to shows and events, or just function as "garage art"?
I like the red T/A with white top as that combo holds a special place in the timeline of my E body fanaticism!  I got interested in Challengers after seeing Vanishing Point when I was around 14.  I started reading up on them in magazines like Hot Rod and Car Craft and that is where I learned of the T/A's and the thought of a small block with a 6 pack really sounded like the ultimate Challenger.  I had seen pictures but none in real life.
Then one day I was outside at my parents, when a red T/A with white top ambled by!  It went to the next block and parked in front of my friends house, so I went and got my bike and rode down to see it.  It belonged to my friends older brother. 
He didn't like the white top, so soon had it removed.  He still owns the car to this date nearly 50 years later!  Red with white seems such a rare combo I am sad he removed the top, as I never saw another.  Then a few years ago, another guy in my area got a red one with white top, semi survivor.  Stripes were missing and he installed white ones, which looks a bit hinky to me, but it's his car so whatever.
Therefore the one in this collection is only the 3rd red with white top I've heard of.  The one in my hometown has a black interior though. Odd mix of colors.

700 AKN

QuoteDid you find out where it is Ray?

I Do not have a location.  Could be near Oakdale.
If weather is good on June 14th I plan on attending "Ontario Mopar Day" at Sparta Dragway.
Dave will be there and I'll inquire about the location.




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