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New Addition To The Wellborn Charger Family

A rare find. This 1971 Hemi Charger 4-speed is the only yellow, 71' Hemi Chargers known to exist. Yesterday I took it to Roger Gibson of Gibson's Auto Restoration. It is basically a survivor that is going to be detailed since it has not run in more than 24 years. Within a few months I hope to bring it home to the Wellborn Musclecar Museum to share with museum visitors. This will be the first time this car has ever been shown.

This particular car is known as the very last Charger to be manufactured. Ironically, right now Roger Gibson is working on this car and he is completing the restoration of another one of my cars that is the first Hemi Charger known to be manufactured, serial number 23. It is a red 4-speed. Soon the Wellborn Musclecar Museum will be showing the very first and the very last known manufactured 426 Hemi powered Chargers.

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Featured Car Of The Month – August 2010

1970 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE CONVERTIBLE RAM AIR IV

The GTO was significantly restyled in 1970 with a new Endura front fascia, prominent fender lines and a new rear end treatment. The Judge returned as the ultimate GTO, wwith splashier graphics and a more prominent rear air foil. While a new high-torque 455 cubic inch V8 was announced, it was delayed until late in the year to continue with the Ram Air engines, the most powerful of which was the 370 horsepower Ram Air IV.

The beautiful GTO offered here is truly an exceptional vehicle. According to PHS records, only 36 Ram Air IV GTO convertibles were built in 1970. Of those, only eighteen are believed to be Judges, and this is one of only six 4-speed examples known to exist. It has been faithfully restored to as-new condition with an eye toward the smallest details; even the factory radio tag and sun-visor card are present and accounted for. The Palladium Silver finish combines with the Black top and interior for probably the most understated color scheme available for the GTO. In contrast, the three-color Judge graphics, "Ram Air IV" hood and sixty-inch rear spoiler leave no doubt about this machine's purpose.

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Featured Car Of The Month – July 2010

1970 BOSS 429

The Boss 429 is arguably one of the rarest and most valued muscle cars to date and Wellborn Musclecar Museum owns the best known surviving example of this treasure. This Boss 429 is the lowest mileage, best preserved, original 1970 Boss known to exist.

In total there were 859 original Boss 429s made. The origin of the Boss 429 comes about as a result of NASCAR. Ford was seeking to develop a Hemi engine that could compete with the famed 426 Hemi from Chrysler in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series (then known as “Grand National Division”). NASCAR’s homologation rules required that at least 500 cars be fitted with this motor and sold to the general public. After much consideration, it was decided by Ford that the Mustang would be the car that would house this new engine.

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We Welcome All Car Clubs

The museum has been recieving rave reviews from car clubs.  This is a great destination for clubs and is a treat for everyone. We'll help plan the day for you.  Remember we can cater your events too.  Lately we have received inquiries from the Crossroad Cruisers Car Club, they are considering a drive-in in November.  We are also working with the state events coordinator for elitestangs, a nationwide Mustang car club.  Call us today and we'll help plan your next club event.

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Chrysler Plans Announcement At Wellborn Musclecar Museum

On November 22 Chrysler will introduce their newly redesigned Dodge Charger and higher horse power Challenger here at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum.  We are very excited about the news.  Chryser Corp. has been a longtime follower of the Wellborn collection.  They enjoy seeing the largest collection of Hemi powered Chargers, Challengers, etc. in the country. More details will follow as the event unfolds.