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Rarest A-body on Fabo?
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i was thinking after i said that 9 project cars ....wish i would have stuck to one model i spend more time shopping for parts then working on them
think the rarest i have is my 60 autounion 3=6 never seen another on the road (or mine on the road)
think my most desirable car is my 01 audi s4 advant 6speed with 24k on it (bought it new not a project )
guess my 69 dart vert i kinda rare too only ever seen one other seen a couple of 67 dart verts
harrisonm
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Mine, obviously.
1. It was originally a Seafoam Green car that is now F8 green.
2. I completely restored it myself. The only things I didn't do was the chrome work and the machine work on the block. Otherwise I did everything myself; rust repair, body work, paint, engine rebuild, etc.
3. It was an automatic car, but I converted it to a 4 speed. I had to rebuild the used tranny myself.
4. I added AC to it.
5. I added front disc brakes to it.
6. I added the 340 Callout stripes to it. and
7. I did a 4 color powder coating job on the valve covers and air cleaner lid myself.
Add that all together, and I bet it is a one of one.
1. It was originally a Seafoam Green car that is now F8 green.
2. I completely restored it myself. The only things I didn't do was the chrome work and the machine work on the block. Otherwise I did everything myself; rust repair, body work, paint, engine rebuild, etc.
3. It was an automatic car, but I converted it to a 4 speed. I had to rebuild the used tranny myself.
4. I added AC to it.
5. I added front disc brakes to it.
6. I added the 340 Callout stripes to it. and
7. I did a 4 color powder coating job on the valve covers and air cleaner lid myself.
Add that all together, and I bet it is a one of one.
That is actually a decent looking car, uh...truck...Cruck.
i might know a guy...
Dartnut
Don't hate me because i'm beautiful
I have a '75 Valiant 4 door that is a taxi car.
225 slant 6 column shift auto, the serial number starts with VT41C5FXXXXXX, paint codes are 9RM body paint and 999 for roof paint.
Interior codes are T2X9 and DX9, and it is a car built for Canadian specs.
The car appears to be originally Basin Street Blue main body color with a white painted roof.
It is painted all white now and has some rust but not too bad.
I got it off a friend of mine who got it from a junk yard and took the BBP disc brake set up off the front and was going to scrap the rest.
I saved it from the crusher, and I don't know what I am going to do with it, so it sits for now.
I have no idea how many were produced, the white books don't break it down, but I doubt that very many do exist in any shape...
225 slant 6 column shift auto, the serial number starts with VT41C5FXXXXXX, paint codes are 9RM body paint and 999 for roof paint.
Interior codes are T2X9 and DX9, and it is a car built for Canadian specs.
The car appears to be originally Basin Street Blue main body color with a white painted roof.
It is painted all white now and has some rust but not too bad.
I got it off a friend of mine who got it from a junk yard and took the BBP disc brake set up off the front and was going to scrap the rest.
I saved it from the crusher, and I don't know what I am going to do with it, so it sits for now.
I have no idea how many were produced, the white books don't break it down, but I doubt that very many do exist in any shape...
MMissile
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Back in the 80's, I was at a LA/Kally pic-a-part...and saw a 67or68 Valiant 4-dr. Black on black, 273-318, 4-speed, buckets, radio delete. I still have the delete plate. Really cool and weird.
I forgot the main thing....4dr.
I forgot the main thing....4dr.
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So, let's explore this. The Hemi cars in 1968 were BO serial numbers and I believe they made 50 of them. These cars were owned by professional teams, raced, wrecked, traded, fixed, retired, sold to collectors alot of times without motors. Sold from the factory without motors as shells so they could be built by professional race teams.
The M-Code, think there were some 300 built? No convertibles, all automatics for engineering reasons.
So, from a pure numbers perspective
300 M Codes
50 BO serial numbered factory race cars
23 H-Code (A57) 4 Speed Cuda' Coupes built
- two found in the same collection
17 H-Code (A53) Formula S Convertibles built
- 10 Automatics / 7 fours speeds
- The one in this collection has a build sheet and was a Canadian Order
- Also for some reason a radio delete - (Canadian's don't like music?)
1 FB Cuda (A56) not as rare but build sheet documents:
- red fender well liners, AM/FM radio, A/C, Power Steering & Brakes, Deluxe Interior, Rally Gauges, Tach, Locking Gas Cap, color matched steel wheels)
- How many A-Body cars have a documented power steering cooler option?
340 Notchback (A4 Paint) how many built without an A53 or A56 code? probably not rare, unusual at best , only example I have ever seen.
So quantifiable numbers to defining rare is pretty straight forward. Subjective comment on more desirable is based on preference or opinion. The numbers are what they are. 50 built Hemis - rare, 23 1969 Cuda Coupe 4 Speeds - don't expect to find two, 17 built 1969 H-Code Convertibles - Rarer, export 1 of 2 Dusters - 2 needles in a haystack, prototype 340 car - unicorn.
Love the Dusters, I need to find a unique one. Preferably done and drivable. Great thread of cars / introspection.
Love those Dusters!
Dave, from a 440 numbers perspective, how many Cuda' 440 FBs were built? Believe 166 Cuda' Fastback Automatics 340's were built. From numbers on line there were some three hundred forty 440 Cuda's built. 166 Cuda' Fastback automatics is reasonable low production number. 31,987 total cars built for year that is .005% of production? Would be fun to see how many of these cars are known to exist.
Bennoel 10
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There is a 70 340 duster that originally came out of Quebec Canada that was Panther Pink or Moulin Rouge (can't remember which is correct) with a black painted roof. I can't recall if it was auto or stick, bench or buckets or much else but apparently it was one of one. It has changed hands a few times with the collector population. It was a nut and bolt resto IIRC. Also featured in Mopar Collector Guide.
MobileCustoms
You can twist perceptions, reality won't budge
Apparently, I may have the rarest A body of them all.
Yesterday, at a local car show, a younger "man" and his 5 or 6 year old boy were approaching the front of my car and the little boy told his dad that he really liked my car a lot.
The dad says to his boy, "It's a Mustang"... Even though I had this sign standing at the front of my car. Yep, I have the ultra, ULTRA-rare Plymouth Mustang!
Sorry, but I could think of a better place to post this.
Yesterday, at a local car show, a younger "man" and his 5 or 6 year old boy were approaching the front of my car and the little boy told his dad that he really liked my car a lot.
The dad says to his boy, "It's a Mustang"... Even though I had this sign standing at the front of my car. Yep, I have the ultra, ULTRA-rare Plymouth Mustang!
Sorry, but I could think of a better place to post this.
I didn't know this thread existed until just now, so I'd like to nominate Bazza's '71 VG. Here's a picture of the show card he made up years ago:
What he doesn't mention here is that his uncle was some sort of Big Shot with Chrysler in Australia, and thus he was able to Special Order this car "to taste", as there are several "SO" notes stamped into the body. Also, one of the options shown on the firewall tag (they didn’t use fender tags in Oz and/or NZ) doesn't officially exist ("A70A").
The "Mexicana" in the name means there were Charger C-pillars installed at the factory:
Also, while his show card mentions "200 Mexicanas were built", further research has shown this to be incorrect. There were 200 ordered, but only 68 (or 86) were actually built (I forget the actual number).
As for rarity, in Oz or NZ this car would be a stand-out, as knowledgeable people know what it is. But here in the States, even though we're 99% certain it's the only Mexicana here, it barely gets a "Meh!" at car shows. People either see the "Regal" badging and think it's a Buick, or the "Mexicana" and think it's from Mexico. (They drive on the left side of the road in Mexico?
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Anyway, Bazza was recently cleared to drive again (something I forgot to post), and he's had it a couple shows in the Duluth/Superior area this year already, Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, for one. (@FISHYPETE and @norshorblufish may be familiar with the place).
Since there's only one of these here in the States, unless you've seen this one in-person, I'm pretty sure you've never seen another like it.
Jim
What he doesn't mention here is that his uncle was some sort of Big Shot with Chrysler in Australia, and thus he was able to Special Order this car "to taste", as there are several "SO" notes stamped into the body. Also, one of the options shown on the firewall tag (they didn’t use fender tags in Oz and/or NZ) doesn't officially exist ("A70A").
The "Mexicana" in the name means there were Charger C-pillars installed at the factory:
Also, while his show card mentions "200 Mexicanas were built", further research has shown this to be incorrect. There were 200 ordered, but only 68 (or 86) were actually built (I forget the actual number).
As for rarity, in Oz or NZ this car would be a stand-out, as knowledgeable people know what it is. But here in the States, even though we're 99% certain it's the only Mexicana here, it barely gets a "Meh!" at car shows. People either see the "Regal" badging and think it's a Buick, or the "Mexicana" and think it's from Mexico. (They drive on the left side of the road in Mexico?
)Anyway, Bazza was recently cleared to drive again (something I forgot to post), and he's had it a couple shows in the Duluth/Superior area this year already, Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, for one. (@FISHYPETE and @norshorblufish may be familiar with the place).
Since there's only one of these here in the States, unless you've seen this one in-person, I'm pretty sure you've never seen another like it.
Jim
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Nice Mustang!Apparently, I may have the rarest A body of them all.
Yesterday, at a local car show, a younger "man" and his 5 or 6 year old boy were approaching the front of my car and the little boy told his dad that he really liked my car a lot.
The dad says to his boy, "It's a Mustang"... Even though I had this sign standing at the front of my car. Yep, I have the ultra, ULTRA-rare Plymouth Mustang!
Sorry, but I could think of a better place to post this.
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(Hell! It's better than a Nova, right?)
I have a great stereo system in the shop, love to order in great food. going to take alot of energy to get this fish list completed. I will get it done !!
That is a great story.Apparently, I may have the rarest A body of them all.
Yesterday, at a local car show, a younger "man" and his 5 or 6 year old boy were approaching the front of my car and the little boy told his dad that he really liked my car a lot.
The dad says to his boy, "It's a Mustang"... Even though I had this sign standing at the front of my car. Yep, I have the ultra, ULTRA-rare Plymouth Mustang!
Sorry, but I could think of a better place to post this.
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Loose nut behind the wheel
There is apparently one here in western Canada that I have heard of, but never seen.I didn't know this thread existed until just now, so I'd like to nominate Bazza's '71 VG. Here's a picture of the show card he made up years ago:
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What he doesn't mention here is that his uncle was some sort of Big Shot with Chrysler in Australia, and thus he was able to Special Order this car "to taste", as there are several "SO" notes stamped into the body. Also, one of the options shown on the firewall tag (no fender tags in OZ or NZ) doesn't officially exist ("A70A").
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The "Mexicana" in the name means there were Charger C-pillars installed at the factory:
View attachment 1716424226
Also, while his show card mentions "200 Mexicanas were built", further research has shown this to be incorrect. There were 200 ordered, but only 68 (or 86) were actually built (I forget the actual number).
As for rarity, in Oz or NZ this car would be a stand-out, as knowledgeable people know what it is. But here in the States, even though we're 99% certain it's the only Mexicana here, it barely gets a "Meh!" at car shows. People either see the "Regal" badging and think it's a Buick, or the "Mexicana" and think it's from Mexico. (They drive on the left side of the road in Mexico?
Anyway, Bazza was recently cleared to drive again (something I forgot to post), and he's had it a couple shows in the Duluth/Superior area this year already, Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, for one. (@FISHYPETE and @norshorblufish may be familiar with the place).
Since there's only one of these here in the States, unless you've seen this one in-person, I'm pretty sure you've never seen another like it.
Jim
Another VG Mexicana somewhere here in North America? I’d love to track that down! Do you recall where you learned or heard of this?
I understand there’s a Registry of some sort out there somewhere, but I don’t recall if it’s for all Aussie cars, or just VE’s, VF’s, VG’s (etc). I’ve asked Bazza about it several times, as it seems to me it could be a potential treasure trove of information, but for some reason he just has no interest in signing-up.
missing linc
Loose nut behind the wheel
Can't say for sure if it's a Mexicana or not, but if I remember right it is a VG, possibly here in Alberta. It's been a few years now since I read about it, so I'm not sure.
- Marvin -
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There were at least 3 H-Code Dusters exported in 1971 to Austria.
Sold by general importer and car dealership TARBUK - mine is the sole survivor of these three:
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 (export car)
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Think i saw it at Carlisle 3 years agoI didn't know this thread existed until just now, so I'd like to nominate Bazza's '71 VG. Here's a picture of the show card he made up years ago:
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What he doesn't mention here is that his uncle was some sort of Big Shot with Chrysler in Australia, and thus he was able to Special Order this car "to taste", as there are several "SO" notes stamped into the body. Also, one of the options shown on the firewall tag (they didn’t use fender tags in Oz and/or NZ) doesn't officially exist ("A70A").
View attachment 1716424225
The "Mexicana" in the name means there were Charger C-pillars installed at the factory:
View attachment 1716424226
Also, while his show card mentions "200 Mexicanas were built", further research has shown this to be incorrect. There were 200 ordered, but only 68 (or 86) were actually built (I forget the actual number).
As for rarity, in Oz or NZ this car would be a stand-out, as knowledgeable people know what it is. But here in the States, even though we're 99% certain it's the only Mexicana here, it barely gets a "Meh!" at car shows. People either see the "Regal" badging and think it's a Buick, or the "Mexicana" and think it's from Mexico. (They drive on the left side of the road in Mexico?
Anyway, Bazza was recently cleared to drive again (something I forgot to post), and he's had it a couple shows in the Duluth/Superior area this year already, Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, for one. (@FISHYPETE and @norshorblufish may be familiar with the place).
Since there's only one of these here in the States, unless you've seen this one in-person, I'm pretty sure you've never seen another like it.
Jim
OneOfMany
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Went to look at a yellow/primered 70 Duster 340 in Vancouver area late 1989?, $2400. Was a person talking to seller when I arrived and he said car was not yet sold, so feel free to look it over. Fendertag was coded FM3/FM3, and looking closely small areas could be seen. I pulled out the cash, only to be told the fellow there had given him $50 to hold while he sold his car 
. Neither had knowledge car was originally pink. I spoke with new owner often, but he couldn't be convinced to paint it pink, and instead it was sprayed hemi orange.
. Neither had knowledge car was originally pink. I spoke with new owner often, but he couldn't be convinced to paint it pink, and instead it was sprayed hemi orange.Yea, that guy has been on the site here. That car was down here in South Florida for sale for a while. I looked at it at a Consignment Dealer a couple years ago.
Bennoel 10
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That looks like it
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