Rare HEMIs Parked for Decades: 1966 Belvedere/Satellite "Twins" Need a Second Chance
Remember the big Mopar stash I showed you on September 3? The footage was shot at Mega Parts in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, and revealed a few desirable classics, including rare HEMI and Six-Pack cars. Well, hold on tight because our host is back with a new video and even more goodies from the golden era.
The Mega Parts shop currently includes two buildings, but they're not big enough for the owner's entire collection. This means a few cars must sit outside until more room becomes available. Our host just documented the area between the buildings and stumbled across a pair of 1966-model year HEMI cars.
The first gem is completely hidden under a tarp, which in turn is covered with car parts. We don't get to see much beyond the wheels and one side sill, but our host claims it's a 1966 Satellite. The video does include a few older photos of the Mopar at the 8:30-minute mark.
Like most cars in the shop, the Satellite has seen better days. The black paint is weathered, and it's unclear if the mighty 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI is still under the hood. The older photos suggest that the interior is complete but far from pristine. It's pretty much a barn find in need of restoration, but that's not necessarily bad news.
The 1966 HEMI Satellite is a pretty rare classic. The 2x4-barrel engine found its way into only 844 units. This hardtop is one of 817 HEMI rigs, while the three-speed automatic gearbox narrows it down to just 314 units.
The second 1966 Plymouth HEMI is not hidden under a tarp, but you could easily mistake it for a mundane car. That's because it's a white Belvedere II. Still sporting the original "HP2" badges on the front fenders, this Belvedere also packs a desirable four-speed manual.
Again, there's no information on whether the 426 HEMI is still under the hood, but the hardtop appears to be solid under that thick layer of dust. The interior, which seems to be all-original, is not too shabby, either.
This Belvedere is rarer than the Satellite it's parked next to. Specifically, Plymouth sold only 543 HEMI-equipped Belvedere IIs in 1966. Exactly 280 examples got the four-speed manual transmission. Needless to say, it's a solid candidate for restoration, a process that hopefully will emerge sooner than later.
In addition to the HEMI rigs, our host also documented a pair of 1969 A12-spec Mopars. I'm obviously talking about a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Super Bee, both originally equipped with the six-barrel version of the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB V8. Both cars are in desperate need of parts, but they're not far too gone. You can check them all out in the video below. And before you ask, no! These cars aren't for sale.
The Mega Parts shop currently includes two buildings, but they're not big enough for the owner's entire collection. This means a few cars must sit outside until more room becomes available. Our host just documented the area between the buildings and stumbled across a pair of 1966-model year HEMI cars.
The first gem is completely hidden under a tarp, which in turn is covered with car parts. We don't get to see much beyond the wheels and one side sill, but our host claims it's a 1966 Satellite. The video does include a few older photos of the Mopar at the 8:30-minute mark.
Like most cars in the shop, the Satellite has seen better days. The black paint is weathered, and it's unclear if the mighty 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI is still under the hood. The older photos suggest that the interior is complete but far from pristine. It's pretty much a barn find in need of restoration, but that's not necessarily bad news.
The 1966 HEMI Satellite is a pretty rare classic. The 2x4-barrel engine found its way into only 844 units. This hardtop is one of 817 HEMI rigs, while the three-speed automatic gearbox narrows it down to just 314 units.
The second 1966 Plymouth HEMI is not hidden under a tarp, but you could easily mistake it for a mundane car. That's because it's a white Belvedere II. Still sporting the original "HP2" badges on the front fenders, this Belvedere also packs a desirable four-speed manual.
Again, there's no information on whether the 426 HEMI is still under the hood, but the hardtop appears to be solid under that thick layer of dust. The interior, which seems to be all-original, is not too shabby, either.
This Belvedere is rarer than the Satellite it's parked next to. Specifically, Plymouth sold only 543 HEMI-equipped Belvedere IIs in 1966. Exactly 280 examples got the four-speed manual transmission. Needless to say, it's a solid candidate for restoration, a process that hopefully will emerge sooner than later.
In addition to the HEMI rigs, our host also documented a pair of 1969 A12-spec Mopars. I'm obviously talking about a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Super Bee, both originally equipped with the six-barrel version of the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB V8. Both cars are in desperate need of parts, but they're not far too gone. You can check them all out in the video below. And before you ask, no! These cars aren't for sale.