Gearhead discovered an old junkyard in Detroit filled with iconic Mustangs, GTOs and Corvettes
- Michigan junkyard held buried muscle car treasure
- It included a fleet of Mustangs, GTOs, and Corvettes
- Plus the owner had all of their fascinating backstories to hand
Published on Dec 09, 2024 at 8:29 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Dec 11, 2024 at 8:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
With a fleet of Mustangs, GTOs, and Corvettes, this Michigan junkyard held buried muscle car treasure.
The owner walked one YouTuber and talked him through their fascinating backstories.
There’s everything from a 1967 Camaro SS convertible to a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, and a 1970 1/2 Camaro Z28.
Despite being severely deteriorated – they’re a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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The junkyard
According to Ryan Brutt from the Automotive Archaeologist YouTube channel, who was reporting for Hot Rod, actually finding an old junkyard ‘that still has old cars in it is getting harder and harder’.
We’re here to discover them with you.
“I know of a handful that have disappeared within the past few years,” he shared.
“That doesn’t mean they’re all gone, though.”
In other words, it’s a case of tracking them down.
This is exactly what he did following a tip about a yard in Michigan that ‘still had a ton of cool muscle cars’.
Meanwhile in Michigan, Homer Simpson’s car was sold on Facebook Marketplace.
Mustangs, GTOs, and Corvettes
While a lot had deteriorated beyond repair, the fascinating junkyard held a remarkable collection of muscle cars, including Mustangs, GTOs, and Corvettes.
In spite of their condition, they offered a rare glimpse into the past.
The fleet included a 1967 Camaro SS convertible, a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, and a 1970 1/2 Camaro Z28, along with other iconic models like a Chevelle SS396 and Mustang fastback.
Despite the sheer number of Mopars, their owner could share detailed histories of each and every car.
A standout discovery was a rusted 1967 Camaro SS convertible originally driven off the forecourt of the famous Berger Chevrolet dealership.
From high-performance builds to tragic tales, it showed the deep connection between vehicles and their owners’ lives.
Much like the emotional story of a woman winning a 1964 Chevy Impala from her late mom’s favorite pizza place.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
