I have a warm fuzzy feeling for these like anyone else, but I also understand common sense. Even the most powerful cars can’t live forever. I don’t get it, 100 without engine? Us Boomers think they are great, but we soon will be beyond driving (or prob breathing) and where does the value go? Covered that last week with Howard on the 400+ auction in the midwest. I notice that even with today’s super Hemi MOPAR coupes when they are lined up beside an original Cuda or Challenger, the newer Hemi coupes are the ugly ducklings in spectators eyes. IT’S A QUICK AND EASY PROCESS. Mopar can include any Chrysler brand, to include the current Dodge and Jeep Brands, as well as Alfa Romeo and Fiat, thanks to Chrysler’s merger with the Fiat Group. They didn’t know how to break! Work on the ’71 Phantom Cuda continues, and the show’s episodes continue to evolve to something its viewers would be interested in. Scott loves to spend quality time at home with his family, as well as helping to rebuild cars. So what its assembly is here. • Early access to every find Personally, I think the 340 is the way to go for a driver, Hemis are hard to keep running correctly on the street and a 440 is a big lump in the front. One thing known for certain is Mark’s love of automobiles. Endless hours of hard work and dedication had finally paid off. It involves Mark looking for a car (Mopar of course) to purchase and then restore as a gift for his granddaughter when she grows up. Its like buying a new car that goes up in value, not down. Royal has been with Graveyard Carz since the first season. You miss the point of this site. lol Track Graveyard Carz new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Yes old cars are too expensive but it costs a little more to go first class. Good luck, hope you get a decent job. These cars are not the center of a rich mans life, just a small piece of many fine things, in the old days these were our pride and joy, oh to have that back again. Graveyard Carz features actual car restorations, and the shop they use, Welby's Car Care, is a real repair shop in Springfield, Oregon. The show’s viewers also agreed that the Graveyard Carz team really outdid themselves, which is a testament of the show’s soaring popularity. The car became a total wreck after it collided with a pickup truck while doing 100 mph. I have watched Graveyard Carz on Velocity TV, but it’s not one that I follow that closely.However, if you’ve got the bucks, you could probably be part of the filming, or at least your future car will. Good for you Mark. You are talking about the original, right? The scenery for the Graveyard Carz show comes courtesy of the city of Springfield, Oregon. I feel most experts would agree with me. You might have more steel between you and what you hit, but I have modern crumple technology and 8 air bags too. Markets go up and down but vintage vehicles hold their value way better than any other commodity. An educated, general figure, a high and low, can be given based on previous jobs. How much are you willing to pay then? Like I have said, I DO LOVE these old cars, but they make no fiscal sense as any kind of investment, too much of a gamble. Since 1957, I bought what excited me. He and his team of ace mechanics restore some of the rarest breed of muscle cars on the planet. Bet they went to Japan and came back as a ship load of civic’s. You can visit on Friday at 10 a.m. Pacific store, please note that this depends on the employee when visiting the availability. Fans of the show already know that Mark is especially fond of 1960’s and 1970’s muscle cars, particularly Mopar cars. With Mark Worman, Royal Yoakum, Daren Kirkpatrick, Josh Rose. Viewers have responded well with this type of interaction, and it’s incorporated permanently into future shows. If all numbers matched directly to the vehicle when it was manufactured, that would make it one of the rarest cars on the planet. If the car you drives makes you a man, then we grew up in different worlds. Now Scotsman Billy Connolly,, THAT guy is FUNNY!) It’s Cuda heaven for the team as they tackle restoration jobs on several Plymouth Barracudas. Not only are the cars wrecked, they are beyond repair. Can’t reproduce that. The team completes work on a 1971 Cuda for the “Phantasm” movie and the movie’s director and producers stop by to check it out. Some interesting facts about this car: It had a 426 Hemi V-8 installed, had 425 horsepower, and cost only $2900 in 1969. The 1967 Hemi GTX convertible restoration is almost complete. Purchase exclusive merch and swag from the official Graveyard Carz store! Young people don’t want these, oh maybe a few gear heads do, but they are never going to be able to play in this market with the present prices. Take the 1971 Barracuda for instance. TV show guide for Graveyard Carz. He had to be towed in total destruction. Notify me of new comments via email. The auto salvage, or auto graveyard as it’s affectionately called, is an auto fan’s paradise. A worker in Japan, or Germany, Canada, or England, or even Sweden, all pretty much make adequate wages, and they compete fairly. Welby's Car Care is where the show films and Worman bought it years ago to turn into his body shop. Graveyard Carz is one of Velocity's most popular shows, and these behind the scenes facts shed light on how the show is made. All some of us are saying, is that it is a long term losers bet as an investment. Example, if you buy a 60 Corvair, 4 door, plum ugly, but you just love it, buy it. So, yeah it’s not for everyone like Billy 007 but, someone will most likely buy it and have Mopar Mark restore it, This Cuda will separate the boys from the men. Besides, the kind of woman you would get because she liked your car, prob wouldn’t be one you would bring home to Mother. Sometimes it can be a pain-staking process. Alyssa Rose grew up with a love for cars and all things auto. BTW, Cherry Corp of China is about to bring cars here soon, will you buy them? forking over 50 large before starting would make me run the other way. This price range is into the wealthy trailer queen look at what I own crowd. He is 18 and so proud as We do it together. Id much rather have a new hellcat for less money. This car is in show quality condition and only has 383 miles since completion. Not only are the cars wrecked, they are beyond repair. @JamestownMike, Thanks for the support my friend. Nothing against the car itself…it’s a cool ride right down to that black paint job. As with any reality show, there is plenty of interactivity and stress from the cast, but the crew makes it through to the end of the season intact. With the season Eight production of Graveyard Carz underway, I’m sure a great time will be had by all. Call us today. Instead of buying this Cuda tho, considering the current $bid, I wonder if it would be lot less expensive to transfer parts from a cheap parts car &/or other aftermkt parts of your choice to a dynacorn body, tho only challenger is being reproduced currently. Mark Worman and his skilled staff of mechanics, welders, and painters bring classic 1960s and 1970s Mopar muscle cars back from the … Graveyard Carz is an automotive reality show focusing on restoring Chrysler muscle cars. A couple 69 Charger RT’s. I myself would bite at a restored Cuda at 10K, then it makes a 25K Civic Type R or SI look like a bad economic choice. A Duesenberg by today’s performance standards isn’t technically impressive, yet they are worth every penny of their million dollars cost. And even as a purely fun buy without worrying about monetary return, isn’t there other things ahead of this on your list for 100K? As mentioned earlier, an unfinished non matching small block car get Real! You don’t want the “hobby back.” Just a few hours ago you were talking about how a Civic had it all over this car. Maybe, just maybe, though, people like to look because they know they can’t buy or own every car they want. He constantly helps out everyone on the team with everything, no matter the task. LOT #1040.1. Graveyard Carz (TV Series 2011– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I think most of the money on this car is the restoration work. SELL YOUR GRAVEYARD CAR! From what I’ve been able to gather, his wife Kristi prefers to stay out of the limelight. To each their own . I totally agree! Royal and Mark are best buds off the set. He likes to spend time with his family and children. Not ridiculous considering the quality of the build you will get if a Black Cuda is your dream car. You would pay that on any car you were to send to this or any other shop. My elderly parents hit a large old Pontiac at highway speeds 6 years ago, both air bags deployed in that little Dodge Neon saved thier lives. Email graveyardmotorz@yahoo.com. Or put an American flag on any furin thingy. Make up your mind. The car’s 440-6v engine wasn’t the fastest available version at the time, but it still produced a more than respectable 385 hp. Still money goes overboard. Covered that topic repeatedly here as well. Every vehicle we sell is hand picked by us. Every last detail is planned out now, so there’s very little room for error and last second guest appearances. The anticipated completion date is May 2019. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-box-4','ezslot_3',135,'0','0'])); Here are some of the things you can expect if you purchase this car: Be prepared to go ahead and get the checkbook out. Thought that topic was put to rest. Now they have the drive to go work, make either money or trade for parts to get whats needed for their project. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Something that is not going to kill you economically if the market tanks (and it will). I bet not 100K, no where near, maybe 10% of that. She’s currently the head researcher on the hit reality TV show Graveyard Carz. Have you ever watched the show? If you have the mind set to not spend the money on something you truly love, you will always end up with a civic and complain those rich people caused this. If you buy anything new, you will loose more than that 35,000 when you hit the street. The price includes an engine. Boy howdy , that overpriced Cuda sure would look good settin” next to my Hellcat , 70 Buick GS and others. At least you’ll know pretty much up front what you’re getting. are American heroes. Mr. OO7 I presume, no you are not wrong to ask to get our hobby back. Royal is divorced and he has three beautiful grown daughters. Your comment does a good if painting you in that light. Customers pay top dollar to go out and locate their dream cars, which are almost always found in junk and auto salvage yards, and sometimes pay even more for a full restoration. Young people?? The world is littered with the decaying uni-body's of former muscle cars, but at Graveyard Carz, no classic Mopar is too rusted for it to not get restored. Graveyard Motorz is buying Mopar muscle cars 1967-1974. Just offer the car for sale and offer restoration separate if they want it. Randy, the point here isn’t if they are desirable or not…they are, the question is of value. The car is already disassembled and in line to be dipped, while the drivetrain is currently in process. The world of cars and motorcycles is here to stay and not going anywhere. Tensions heat up a bit in the garage as work continues. A college cannot teach you that. According to bestplaces.net, this relatively small city of almost 62,000 has a young population, with a median age of just 34, compared to the US median age of 37. Being both producer and director of his own hit TV series “Graveyard Carz”, Mark Worman had always been interested in restoring cars. Wasn’t there a time when people were knocking down the doors for their services? Nope. I see about 85% of small cars, foreign and domestic, drive as if they are always late, getting into and causing crashes as they think it will fit into a 2 foot space that needs 14 feet. I fell off the couch laughing so hard at that one……. Remember, after you buy a civic or whatever thats new, even a Tesla, it will go down in value and is not exciting at a car show or making people smile like we do with old cars who were just reminded of a past affection with either a vehicle or a person who they loved who had one. If I had the extra bucks; I would buy this car in a heartbeat(no pun intended). We’re told that the car was involved in a high-speed 100 mph accident shortly after a collector purchased it. The price is out of my league, but your comment is a joke unto itself. With that said, I understand the lure of what many of us owned in our youth, it is nostalgia. What kinda’ job you say ? The Graveyard Carz crew has quite a collection to pick from when restoring cars. Rich fat cats are the same world wide, if the factories are here, and my countrymen are able to provide for thier families, then who cares? As a personal note, wouldn’t buy if I had 200 millions at that price, and MOPAR is blood deep in me. Only deep cubic inch, throaty, fuel drinking monsters around me. We only drive what we restore, no matter the value. Their small brain in a small car gets them killed, no matter the air bag count. In fact, the first few seasons of the show took more than a year to produce because the original crew only wanted to work on Saturdays. It was purchased from the original owner and has the original fender tag and broadcast sheet. Not a chance. Jeff, it is a stretch to call the new Civic R a beautiful car. The Format for Graveyard Carz changes with the inclusion of viewer trivia questions shown before and after commercial breaks. Our Mopar only USED car lot will be opening soon. The show documents the select crew at Mark Worman's collision shop, Welby's Car Care, and their restoration, research and documentation of Chrysler vehicles. All I care about when making a major purchase is that the workers are paid a living wage, not some third world sweat shop. This season focuses heavily on the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, the “Phantom Cuda” that was the genesis for the Graveyard Carz show in the first place. Not all who buy these can be trust fund babies, many are regular guys betting the farm (Prob via 401Ks) and I feel many are going to lose. The one with the flying little silver ball that kills you? Those guys do a first class job. You really have to be a true car lover to go through a restoration project like that, no matter the amount of money paid. It might not look like it, but it truly takes a lot of work and hours to make a show like Graveyard Carz. show Graveyard Carz. You are not making friends on the road. $65K for a fully restored ‘Cuda is not that far out of line. This includes the first episode of the season focusing with older and newer Dodge Challenger comparisons. Well, except for the Civic’s angry-vacuum-cleaner looks. A Civic has the styling of a Maytag dryer and the rarity of a belly button. No way. I am pushing 60 years old, and I owned these types of Mopars in the distant past, and let me tell ya,, new cars rock. Even if you don’t really need anything from there, you’ll be amazed at what you can find there nonetheless. Sources: graveyardcarz.com, velocity.com, imdb.com. Try to pick up a cute girl in a $25K Civic and you will soon learn who looks foolish. The season starts with the guys trying to install a massive 426 engine into an extremely, ultra-rare 1969 Hemi Roadrunner. I felt at that moment the hobby I wanted to get back into was changing, instead of the latest upgrades it was going to be all about originality…aanndd big money. When I saw the white paint red interior SS pull up one day I was actually shocked how boring of a car it was dead stock and that was a thirty thousand dollar car? From reading car magazines to messing around and repairing motors from the age of ten, Alyssa knows her way around cars, especially Mopar-based ones. I’d much rather have an example with a few bumps and bruises that I can drive and enjoy -and not break my bank account. Part car freak and part web researcher, Archie loves to explore the automobile world to check out the newest technologies and find out the truth behind those machines on four wheels. Question is, do you want to be working at Mickie Ds when you are 70? Then 2 69 Daytonas, a 70 Charger RT. To raise the value, we would put them in movies, commercials, tv shows and music videos. Phantasm, you say? Since then, Mark Worman has built a considerable and successful life through his dealings in the car world, establishing a car shop, Welby’s Car Care Center in 1985 which eventually morphed into Graveyard Carz. See, I actually care about what I drive. Or subscribe without commenting. Pictured as I found it. "It's Mopar or No Car" for Mark Worman and his Graveyard Carz ghouls. I just saw on the GraveYard Carz news that apparently that gorgeous Sassy Green Cuda that they built for SEMA has gone MIA. The incredibly talented mechanics work their magic out of The Graveyard Carz shop located in Springfield, Oregon. Strangely enough, the term, created by a committee, was intended for selling Chrysler Motor Parts antifreeze. The color of the Dodge was FK Burnt Orange. @TimS, I DID say the Civic was better at 1/4 the price. I thought that was illegal. Why else offer something like this? At least that is the way my nephews do it. Rusty, wrecked, forgotten or abandoned, I want it. You Honda and Toyota guys keep on buying what you are buying and keep on looking as cool as you think you look. It is impossible to estimate the exact cost of a restoration at the beginning of a job. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING PLEASEREGISTER DIRECTLY WITH BARRETT JACKSON. Tensions in the garage worsen, and even the show’s viewers have taken notice. Dave’s other cast members say he’s a joy to be around and breathes new life into the show. The AAR Cuda, not a Baracuda, 6 pack was about as close to a Trans AM racer as one could get. When will the madness end? Most young women wouldn’t know an E Body from a watermelon, nor would they care. Coming Soon. According to bestplaces.net, this relatively small city of almost 62,000 has a young population, with a median age of just 34, compared to the US median age of 37. Being wrecked and left for scrap in sometime in the early 1980s, much love was shown to the Barracuda. Dont be a follower, be a leader. The training with him will multiply multi times in value. It’s what I could afford, for now. Click here to get it featured on the homepage instead. Then in 68 a new 68 Charger RT, not a civic. Not much is known about Dave since he is so new to Graveyard Carz, but we do know he loves outdoor type things, such as bow hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. I am sure it would be a great car when finished but the missing #’s motor kills it at that price . See Also: 10 Movies and TV Series You Can’t Afford To Miss On Netflix This Summer. To a casual viewer, one would think that the camera crew simply shows up to the garage and then the fun begins. Twice the cost of what it should be bought for. Now that memory is in that vehicle. was only 14 years old, but the K Frame rusted out, so there) If I could get this car in fairly presentable shape for 10 grand, I would add it to my garage, then it makes sense as a “hobby” car. and Desoto. BTW, if a female says “i like your car”, run! First aired in 2012, the show is the creation of Mark Worman, who was inspired by a wrecked 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. To me, it would be interesting if Mark finds the Charger of his childhood years sitting somewhere buried in an auto junkyard, in need of a lot of Graveyard Carz love. However, if you’ve got the bucks, you could probably be part of the filming, or at least your future car will. Re: Graveyard Carz '70 AAR Cuda - $79,500 « Reply #29 on: August 02, 2014 - 09:06:33 AM » The Graveyard car guys have a unique ability to take the coolest topic (Mopars) on these shows and devolve it to into childish bullxx#$$ The Mark guy is sharp … Even I know all black cars are extremely valuable and Mother Mopar spent extra time and money to make them perfectly straight out of the factory. When you add value to the market, you get rewarded. well if you’re driving Hondas and Toyotas and think they are classics…… nuff said. Please include pictures, price and location. $100,000 for a 340 non matching numbers car. 1984 Ford F250 Super Cab XLT 4X4. Plus I save 75 Large too. At some point, they're cast aside, traded in, and in some cases, left for dead in a scrap heap. This is my ‘cuda. At what this car will probably sell for, it will be owned by some rich guy who will take it to shows on a trailer. The car cost $50,000 to purchase before it was wrecked. I’m certain the seller could make a tidy profit from the car if he chose to sell it. Graveyardcarz is an American car reality show on the MotorTrend network that recreates the Mopar muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It’s very hard to put a price on some of the cars that are restored on the Graveyard Carz show. Anyone who’s ever watched the Velocity network’s reality show called "Graveyard Carz" have been given a treat for years now. The man is a plethora of Mopar information! ** This rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 is the famous “70 Sunroof Challenger” from the hit T.V. Fan site myclassicgarage.com reported that just last year, they were able to locate a great 1966 Chevy Impala for anyone interested in restoring it. Value be damned. So far, she has never actually been involved with Graveyard Carz. The scenery for the Graveyard Carz show comes courtesy of the city of Springfield, Oregon. I too would much rather have a modern GT350 or Challenger IF I had the 100K as it could at least be driven reliably. These days, it “only” takes around 100 days to produce a season of the popular show. Chrysler automotive fans adopted the now infamous acronym to mean any Chrysler Motor Group vehicle, and the rest is history. • Unlimited ad-free browsing Get the best deals for graveyard carz at eBay.com. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',134,'0','0'])); The price of the car will include a full rotisserie original equipment restoration (except engine). I saw it coming back in late ’89 when the “money” guy who was half owner of a construction company I worked for paid a whopping thirty grand for an all restored better than new ’66 SS 396 Chevelle, hmm, I don’t know what I expected when I heard the price as at that time I only was interested in hopped up muscle cars. Actually I like the idea, then maybe regular guys can once again buy and love these, plus drive them like they were intended. Will is married and a father of six wonderful children. Way lower prices can be found on same equipped Baracudas of partial restos at much fairer prices; ones you.can make into fine street cruisers or even pleasurable weekend get away driver. Graveyard Carz is an automotive reality show focused on restoring Mopar Muscle Cars. 100K for a car that I could make lkook foolish with a 25K Civic? They’d rather hitch hike. At least there won’t be any structural issues/hidden rust. According to an interview with rosemarierosario.com, he’s still looking for it. I’m no Mopar fan, but I really appreciate what the owner of Graveyard Cars does. The restoration footage is bookended by Worman's musings and commentary, usually at his workers' expense. While in the U S Army, I bought a new 66 Charger. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 is for sale here on eBay with the car being located in Springfield, Oregon. The guys are amazing with this. I love these old Cudas and Challengers, and yes,,I prefer a small block and the 340 was a good one. Many classic cars are overpriced for sure. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. The rest of the season went pretty well too. The Graveyard Carz’ team has been totally revamped, and they’ve even managed to move into a new shop. But I had this muscle back in the day and also married the prettiest girl in high school. On Graveyard Carz, no car is too far-gone for Mark and the ghouls. Just do a $30-$50K resto have fun driving it and invest the rest. Big Iron and so called bad fuel mileage is cheap Insurance. She seems to have a great relationship with the show’s current cast, and she gets along very well with Graveyard Carz creator Mark Worman, who just happens to be her father. Crappy investment. We agreed on a price of $30000 but I backed out. The show was created by Mark Worman who got the idea after he found a completely destroyed 1971 Plymouth Barracuda which he wanted to restore. !altough I love grave yard carz,but It`s too expensive for a cuda like this condition,If it a 71 with a nice conditon,this price is fit. Don't post your car for sale in the comments. The bubble on these can not burst soon enough for me. He has no time for drugs or gang crap. She did not complain the rich people made them too expensive. There’s also a great episode involving a 1970 Plymouth Superbird restoration job. “Numbers matching transmission”. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Popular travel areas are The Mount Pisgah Arboretum, the fantastic Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, and without a doubt stop by the famous Graveyard Carz garage to say hi to Mark and the gang. Sooooo darn what! I always though dignity and integrity made the man, a car was secondary..though, boys I truly do like cars, just like to drive them, I am not into showing off. Geez for a week now….we’re featuring a car that can’t get it up on it’s own….even on it’s own show……why ? The season introduces viewers to the Graveyard gang and lets them know what the deal is with the main characters, some of the more different personalities working on the cars, etc. Would Batman or Steve McQueen be seen in a Civic? I ran the daylights out of them too!great engines Now if I could put one in a Chevelle hmmmm! Not too much is known about exactly what the cast members of Graveyard Carz personally drive, due to security purposes, but you can bet none of them would be seen on the street without some sort of Mopar-powered vehicle. “Non-original but correct” engine. For that money, that old cuda better come with a red head, and the job part better include the words handy and blow………, Well it’s cool and I like to see these cars …can never own one but at least I can appreciate it. Graveyard Carz is a reality television series that currently airs on Velocity. It is a different world and meeting a girl without a bad-ass car is one of societies great failures. eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_18',106,'0','0'])); The engine that is being installed is a date coded correct F340. The 1970 Superbird is finally completed and driven away. Many think this is always go up in value, this is a dream built not on a rock, but on sand. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 is for sale here on eBay with the car being located in Springfield, Oregon. So $20K for the car. That simply isn’t so. How many divorcees have gotten “that car”, i wonder. You still loose, The only this is a $100K car is if it becomes a concourse resto trailer queen. For instance, the restoration of the show’s iconic Barracuda took six and ½ seasons to complete. This price for a cuda with 340? You’d think that being the only woman on the show would be a pain, but Alyssa seems to take it in stride. Although his main skill is carpentry, Royal’s job description seems to be a Jack-of-All-Trades. Love the car, love Worman, love the show. I will never complain about modern cars, never. Graveyard Carz’ true star of the show is a badly wrecked 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, known as “Phantom Cuda”. Now a much rarer AAR cuda, IMO, with all #’ s matching, ( and not a period correct motor) is much more worthy of high prices, but not at 100K. If somebody out there wants to spend the money, at least it will be another car saved and then when the floor drops out of the market, we can swoop in and buy them much cheaper. As a good driving with more than adequate 1/4 mile grunt, with 355 gears they would outrun Z Camaros, Boss Stangs and even their own big block siblings. Boss Mark Worman also celebrates his birthday with a surprise party. This particular Superbird is one of only 135 ever produced. Jan 17, 2018 - Explore James Kersey's board "Graveyard carz", followed by 223 people on Pinterest. The bidding is already pretty high but if you want this car, you’re probably going to have to pay very near the buy it now price of $100,000, or possibly more if the bidding heads to that territory. We do all the hard work for you. Extensive work has been completed over the last 6 ½ seasons to get the Cuda ready for its debut. Who determines their real worth? I give non running cars to young guys who have nothing. And if anyone thinks the old car market is going down……. I wouldn’t part will $100K for it . I gotta weigh in here, Graveyard is one of the most annoying reality TV shows out there, and that’s saying a lot. (Makes my wife happy, and we all know how that goes) Will Mr Woman warrant it for 5 years? Woohooooo! 167,567 talking about this. At my age if I picked up a sweet young thing,by the time I got to next block I would of forgotten why I picked her up. I do find it amusing all these “Sky is falling” financial geniuses.