A massive junkyard in Oregon, Illinois, is home to an incredible collection of classic Mopar vehicles, including some genuinely rare muscle cars. YouTuber Ryan Brutt of the Auto Archaeology channel recently explored the property, uncovering everything from Dodge Chargers to Plymouth Road Runners.
Known as Mopar City, the yard is said to contain over 1,000 vehicles, many of which have spent decades exposed to the elements. Some are little more than rusting shells, while others still appear to be potential restoration projects.
Brutt visited the property and documented a section filled with Chrysler’s famous B-body cars. These include some of the most recognizable American muscle machines of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Among the numerous Chargers, Coronets, Satellites, and Road Runners, two vehicles stood out. One is a rare 1970 Dodge Charger R/T with a desirable engine configuration, while the other is an unusual Plymouth Belvedere.
A Rare 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Six-Pack
One of the most interesting cars featured in the video is a battered 1970 Dodge Charger. Initially, it looked like another neglected muscle car, but its VIN revealed something special.
The car was originally equipped with a 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) Six-Pack V8, which produced 390 horsepower when new. Dodge built only 684 Charger R/Ts with this engine in 1970, making it a highly desirable configuration.
Brutt believes the car originally had an automatic transmission, although its drivetrain and overall condition would need closer inspection. Unfortunately, the Charger has seen much better days, and bringing it back to life would require extensive work.
An Unusual 1970 Plymouth Belvedere
Another interesting find is a 1970 Plymouth Belvedere two-door coupe. While the Belvedere was an entry-level model, this particular example appears to have an uncommon factory-style two-tone paint treatment.
The car wears blue paint with a contrasting white roof, which Brutt suspects may be a painted-top configuration rather than a vinyl roof. However, the original option has not been verified through its fender tag.
Only 4,717 two-door Belvederes were produced for the 1970 model year. If this example left the factory with a two-tone paint job, it could represent an even smaller subset of that production run.
The Future Of Mopar City Is Uncertain
Beyond these two discoveries, the video shows rows of classic Chargers, Road Runners, Coronets, and other Chrysler products in varying states of decay. Some have already lost major components, while others appear nearly complete.
Brutt says the yard’s owner has begun crushing certain vehicles, although he has assured him that the more desirable B-body muscle cars are not currently being targeted. The property and business are also for sale, leaving their longer-term future uncertain.
For Mopar enthusiasts, the footage is both fascinating and a little painful to watch. There are still some outstanding cars hiding among the weeds, but most will probably never find their way back onto the road.