1970 GTX 440+6 and Barracuda sitting in backyard since 1982

[TX67RT]

TX67RT,
You didn't get the car, but at least you befriended someone. He probably enjoyed your visits.

I have to ask, what color is your '67 R/T? Love those cars!

Yes, he seemed to enjoy visiting and talking cars. He had a lot of stories about his AAR over the years, and I had a few of my R/T as well. It wasn't a waste of time in that sense, only in the context that I didn't end up with the car.

My R/T is red with white vinyl top and white/black interior. I've had it for 33 years now, purchased from the original owner. It is an unrestored, original-paint survivor car. At least it was until last summer. I let it sit too long and the fuel and brakes went bad, so I pulled the rear end out for freshening the brakes and detailing. Now, I guess it's technically not a survivor anymore. I have another thread going that documents what I've been doing with the rear-half chassis restoration and detailing work.

I have never seen another red/white top 67 R/T. I don't think mine is the only one ever built by any means. But, I would have thought it would be a much more popular and common color combination. Whenever I have it out, it never fails to get tons of compliments, and I can only think that it would have been more popular on the order sheet back in the day. Oh well, at least it's unique...

 

[SublimeSixpack]

Very nice car! Looks like you do good work too, the rear end assembly looks great.
If you get tired of the car let me know. I had a blue one years ago, still miss that car.

 

[TX67RT]

Very nice car! Looks like you do good work too, the rear end assembly looks great.
If you get tired of the car let me know. I had a blue one years ago, still miss that car.

Thank you for your kind comments. I am striving to do the work the car deserves since I finally decided to pull it apart. I tried to restore everything with correct finishes, replace/rebuild what needed work, retain as many original components as possible, and replace all the assembly line markings along the way. Now, I almost hate to put the axle assembly back underneath where it won't be seen!

I won't be getting tired of this one. I've sold and/or passed on a number of Mopars over the years that I've since kicked myself for. This one is testament to the one that didn't get away. After 33 years, the R/T is a part of me.

I may add to the fleet, but won't be letting her go. I feel fortunate to be the custodian of this car, and plan to take care of her for many more years. Luckily, my son is a gearhead too, so I can rest easy knowing it will go to a good home when it outlives me.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

I understand, I feel the same way about my '70 Charger R/T. I've owned it for 40 years now.

 

[Burnsey]

once saw a gt 500 shelby convertiable set for years tryed to by 50 times tree grew up threw it what a shame ended up junking it

 

[patrick66]

BRING A NICE WAD OF CASH SHOW HOW SERIOUS YOU ARE ! A FEW HUNDRED CRISP GREEN BACKS WAVED INFRONT OF HIM JUST MIGHT DO THE TRICK!? IF NOT WAIT TIL HE DIES THEN A GUY WOULD GET HIS SHOT!!:headbang:/SIZE]

Sometimes, it's NOT about the money. Believe it or not. Personally, were a guy to try that with me, I'd knock the cash out of his hand and tell him to "piss off!". Until I am ready to sell something, it's not for sale. I've owned my Coronet since April 1980.

 

[super-bee_ski]

BRING A NICE WAD OF CASH SHOW HOW SERIOUS YOU ARE ! A FEW HUNDRED CRISP GREEN BACKS WAVED INFRONT OF HIM JUST MIGHT DO THE TRICK!? IF NOT WAIT TIL HE DIES THEN A GUY WOULD GET HIS SHOT!!:headbang:/SIZE]

It has ALWAYS worked for me except this one time:
The year 2000
A 67 GTO 4-speed red convert.
She said YES YES YES at $2,500
I went with cash and she backed out.

4 years later she spent $40K on a too pricey resto
She still has the car today (14 years later)