Team undertakes muscle car rescue of ‘holy grail’ 50 classic cars stored since 1980

Muscle cars are like treasures for car lovers, and finding them in hidden spots is always exciting.

A team headed to Raleigh, North Carolina, to rescue 50 classic cars, all stored away since 1980.

These cars, now called the ‘holy grail’ of muscle cars, included models like Camaros, Firebirds, Pontiacs, GTOs, and many more.

The video showing this incredible find was shared by Dennis Collins, a YouTube creator known for his love of cars.

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A tour of the muscle cars stored since 1980s

As the team arrived, they saw the cars sitting deep in the woods, with nature slowly taking them over.

Vines and plants had covered some of these old beauties, turning the area into an open muscle car museum.

Besides the cars, the place also had a few motorboats and even old vans, adding to the surprise.

While some classic muscle cars seemed to be in a recoverable state, most of them were sadly in rough shape.

For example, a 1971 Trans Am had been resting there since the 1980s and was in a very poor condition, with rust and damage visible.

On the other hand, the team found a 1976 Trans Am that looked much better compared to the other cars.

It was still in decent condition, showing that a proper restoration could bring it back to life.

The cars were rescued

Other remarkable cars found included a 1967 442 convertible, an El Camino, a 1966 Bonneville, a 1969 Camaro, and a 1972 model.

Despite the years of sitting outside, the team managed to load the cars onto trailers, hoping to save and restore them.

It was a tough job, cutting down the trees in between and moving the cars that had been sitting for years.

With some work, these classic cars could still be brought back to life, roaring once again as they should.