Wow! The prices you could get old Mopars for back in the day. It’s amazing that people are asking serious cash for completely rusted out shells. When I approached my wife about getting into a muscle car we originally started looking for 3rd Gen Chargers. You could get complete cars for around $2K. The wife basically told me if you really want a 2nd Gen then get what you want. Had to cask in some of my 401 K money to get one but I know I could probably triple my money if I wanted to sell. I’m glad she pushed me to pull the trigger when we did. 2nd Gen’s are just about priced out of reach for your average car enthusiasts. I love hearing the stories. You have been blessed with so many cars in your history.
@ I was shocked! She isn’t really into muscle cars but she really likes going to the MoParty shows near Bowling Green, Ky. She likes the finished cars quite a bit!
Always like your stories. Young guys in their 20s...even in their 30s, don't realized how low buck these cars were back then. Even my Chevys were a hard-sell back in the 90's. The Dukes of Hazzard, Bullitt, and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, didn't jack up the value of these cars. It was all because of Barrett Jackson, and now Mecum....and a bunch of wealthy people (not necessarily car enthusiasts) that blew up the value. Good for the people who already own them, but bad for the younger guys trying to get into it. Maybe time to sell a couple cars to fund the keeper-cars? Keep the stories coming. Your stories are definitely worth hearing. 👍
@TargaWheels Thanks Targa. I would add to your assertions that I think the car TV shows were not only a hit here but also over seas and widened the popularity of American Muscle Cars to other countries, increasing the demand and creating a shortage here in the states. Higher demand and an ever depleting inventory leads to high prices. I think it sucks too for the younger generations.
Jonny, great stories. I love 3rd gen Chargers and you have some cool ones. the work on the blue one seems top notch. And I think the sunroof thing would have given me some anxiety as well. Cant wait to see whats next. I'm itching to get on my 71 Sat Sebring
Thanks Adam. I’m a big fan of the 71-72 B bodies. The Blue one should be a pretty Bitchin car when it’s done. It’s unfortunately been waiting a long time. And I think it’s still a long way out. I can’t wait to see the magic you do on your Satellite. The Duster has been amazing.
Jonny… Thank you for another great story about your MoPars. It’s reminiscing of the wonderful stories you shared with Chris Albrecht, The Mopar Hunter please keep them coming, my friend.
@@mikesimmons5416 Thanks Mike. Yeah, I miss Talking Mopars. Had some good times hanging out with Chris telling stories. I’m pretty sure I told this story on his pod cast. Kinda cool to be able to have some pictures to add to the story here on YT.
@@JustinRoberts-i2q Thank you Justin. I’m getting a lot of positive comments about the stories. I guess I’ll have to sprinkle them in every now and then. I have quit a few but they are limited.
@@MoparJimmy I know Jimmy. I could probably retire of if I kept all the 2nd gen’s I had. The 80’s and 90’s prices were insane. Mopars were plentiful and tons went to the junk yard. I saw some cars in there that would make you cry.
My first car ever was a '72 Charger, in that exact color except I had flip-up headlights. 318 car. Paid $650 back in the late '80s/early '90s. Drove it daily for a decade before rear main seal blew and I didn't have the means or knowledge to fix. Not a scratch or dent on that thing. I also realized I was driving it without a kick-down rod forever until a friend pointed it out. Oops. I didn't know ANYTHING about cars back then. Live and learn.
@@pdiz That’s awesome. That was about the going rate for a running driving Mopar back then. I think it was the late 80’s or early 90’s seeing a 69 Charger and 71 or 72 Charger on the side of the road for sale. Both were $600 each. The 69 was primered and I think wiring was hanging out under the dash. The 71/72 still had nice factory green paint, nice interior and was a cream puff running driving car. I wish I had the money to buy both but $600 was way out of reach for me.
Had a 72 blue Charger back in 1980. Slapstick 400 BB. Pristine condition. Ex kept it, wrecked it, friend of mine bought it, restored it. Whereabouts unknown.
@@Tzor17 Thanks Tzor. And sorry to hear that man. I can’t argue with you. The prices have got insane in the last 30 years. But you know, if you keep your ears to the ground every now and then a deal you can afford will come your way.
Wow! The prices you could get old Mopars for back in the day. It’s amazing that people are asking serious cash for completely rusted out shells. When I approached my wife about getting into a muscle car we originally started looking for 3rd Gen Chargers. You could get complete cars for around $2K. The wife basically told me if you really want a 2nd Gen then get what you want. Had to cask in some of my 401 K money to get one but I know I could probably triple my money if I wanted to sell. I’m glad she pushed me to pull the trigger when we did. 2nd Gen’s are just about priced out of reach for your average car enthusiasts. I love hearing the stories. You have been blessed with so many cars in your history.
@@jimmyterrell2467 Thanks Jimmy. You’re wife is a smart woman. Good call on her part.
@ I was shocked! She isn’t really into muscle cars but she really likes going to the MoParty shows near Bowling Green, Ky. She likes the finished cars quite a bit!
@ I hear ya man. Yeah, women do like the nice cars. Rat Rods are not their thing. lol.
Always like your stories. Young guys in their 20s...even in their 30s, don't realized how low buck these cars were back then. Even my Chevys were a hard-sell back in the 90's. The Dukes of Hazzard, Bullitt, and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, didn't jack up the value of these cars. It was all because of Barrett Jackson, and now Mecum....and a bunch of wealthy people (not necessarily car enthusiasts) that blew up the value. Good for the people who already own them, but bad for the younger guys trying to get into it. Maybe time to sell a couple cars to fund the keeper-cars? Keep the stories coming. Your stories are definitely worth hearing. 👍
@TargaWheels Thanks Targa. I would add to your assertions that I think the car TV shows were not only a hit here but also over seas and widened the popularity of American Muscle Cars to other countries, increasing the demand and creating a shortage here in the states. Higher demand and an ever depleting inventory leads to high prices. I think it sucks too for the younger generations.
Jonny, great stories. I love 3rd gen Chargers and you have some cool ones. the work on the blue one seems top notch. And I think the sunroof thing would have given me some anxiety as well. Cant wait to see whats next. I'm itching to get on my 71 Sat Sebring
Thanks Adam. I’m a big fan of the 71-72 B bodies. The Blue one should be a pretty Bitchin car when it’s done. It’s unfortunately been waiting a long time. And I think it’s still a long way out. I can’t wait to see the magic you do on your Satellite. The Duster has been amazing.
Jonny… Thank you for another great story about your MoPars. It’s reminiscing of the wonderful stories you shared with Chris Albrecht, The Mopar Hunter please keep them coming, my friend.
@@mikesimmons5416 Thanks Mike. Yeah, I miss Talking Mopars. Had some good times hanging out with Chris telling stories. I’m pretty sure I told this story on his pod cast. Kinda cool to be able to have some pictures to add to the story here on YT.
Great story! Great looking 72 Charger. Will be nice seeing it go back together.
@@marklottero5345 Thanks Mark.
Sweet Chargers.
@@moparnut6286 Thanks MoparNut
Beautiful Charger Jonny, excellent work on the paint and body work. Really enjoy the stories.
@@JustinRoberts-i2q Thank you Justin. I’m getting a lot of positive comments about the stories. I guess I’ll have to sprinkle them in every now and then. I have quit a few but they are limited.
Beautiful car Jonny can’t wait to see it finished!
Thanks Greg. I can’t wait till it’s done as well.
Great story Jonny,Love the Charger!
@@larrysaltz6227 Thank you Larry.
'68 is my absolute favorite of the Chargers. $300 in 2005 was a fantastic deal. The '72 looks really good in blue.
@@sorta_stock Thanks Jeremy.
@@sorta_stock I like 68-79 the best. I can’t pick one over another. But I’m also a fan of 71 & 72’s.
$300 for a second gen Charger, wow . That car would be at least $20,000 right now and that's with missing parts and nor running. Great video Jonny.
@@MoparJimmy I know Jimmy. I could probably retire of if I kept all the 2nd gen’s I had. The 80’s and 90’s prices were insane. Mopars were plentiful and tons went to the junk yard. I saw some cars in there that would make you cry.
Wow! John does awesome work! Can I hire him to paint my 72 Satellite?
@@SRT-x9p Are you in So Cal, Inland Empire? If so I can ask for you. Pretty sure his prices have gone up since then but John does bad ass work.
My first car ever was a '72 Charger, in that exact color except I had flip-up headlights. 318 car. Paid $650 back in the late '80s/early '90s. Drove it daily for a decade before rear main seal blew and I didn't have the means or knowledge to fix. Not a scratch or dent on that thing. I also realized I was driving it without a kick-down rod forever until a friend pointed it out. Oops. I didn't know ANYTHING about cars back then. Live and learn.
@@pdiz That’s awesome. That was about the going rate for a running driving Mopar back then. I think it was the late 80’s or early 90’s seeing a 69 Charger and 71 or 72 Charger on the side of the road for sale. Both were $600 each. The 69 was primered and I think wiring was hanging out under the dash. The 71/72 still had nice factory green paint, nice interior and was a cream puff running driving car. I wish I had the money to buy both but $600 was way out of reach for me.
Had a 72 blue Charger back in 1980. Slapstick 400 BB. Pristine condition. Ex kept it, wrecked it, friend of mine bought it, restored it. Whereabouts unknown.
@@javiermacias6307 Oh man. That sounds like an evil woman. Lol. I hope it still alive out there in the wild.
I had to give up on mopars, they got to be over priced for me . But I did manage to get some good cars from the parts cars, from customers. Have fun
@@Tzor17 Thanks Tzor. And sorry to hear that man. I can’t argue with you. The prices have got insane in the last 30 years. But you know, if you keep your ears to the ground every now and then a deal you can afford will come your way.
In this day and time. That wouldn't happen no way
lol. I’d have to agree with you.