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.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
