In this episode of My Classic Car, Dennis Gage travels to the west coast to Duarte Mesa, California to see some finned Mopars that will knock your socks off. S10E18
Beautiful collection, but I love that Dodge Matador the most. Seeing that this video is 10 years old, I hope that Aivar is alive and healthy, and still able to continue enjoying his awesome cars👍
The old distributor or cam chain off a tooth story. my case it was the plug wires shifted over one spot tuning up my 57 Ford with the 312 at age 17 , after my Dad opened a boat repair shop in 1977 I learned how a Chevy V8 could have 4 different firing orders, depending on which way the engine faced or if it had a gear driven cam or not. orr if it was reverse rotation Happy times !
Beautiful collection, the '59 Plymouth has always been one of my top two favorite cars. I had a nice '58 Chrysler 2dr ht but built it into a stock car back in 1975. Live and learn I guess, but at least I had fun with it and good memories of racing days.
Hard choice, but if I was told I could own one of these 4 I would probably go for the Dodge Matadore. All 4 are pieces of art but the Matadore is so rare and unique!
I may be in a minority, but I have loved Virgil Exner's car designs since I discovered them a few years ago. All of these are works of art. A shame Chrysler has fallen so far
I never cared much for Chrysler product styling back then. I was a very young kid when these came out. Chrysler styling did not peak my interest until 1965 with the Chry. Crown Imperial. Just a beautiful luxury car. Then later in the 60s with the Chargers, Superbees, RoadRunners etc. I then became a fan. Bought a 69' RoadRunner in the mid 70s when I got my Lic.
Like certain musical scores, I can appreciate the creativity and complexity, but still not like them. Sorry, but the late 60's Mopars were the real beauties. But, to each his own. It's nice that some people like Duarte love them and preserve them for posterity.
What an incredible group of cars. Really digging that era of Chrysler’s. Thanks for doing this episode and sharing knowledge.
I could live in a garage surrounded by that collection, a lazy boy, a screen ,a bed, fridge, grille outside....what else do ya need.
oh my god. Now if I walked into a showroom back then, then, I'd order up two of each! Crap thse cars are gorgeous
Beautiful MoPars! Thanks for sharing your Passions!
Beautiful collection, but I love that Dodge Matador the most. Seeing that this video is 10 years old, I hope that Aivar is alive and healthy, and still able to continue enjoying his awesome cars👍
This was actually shot back in 2005.
The old distributor or cam chain off a tooth story. my case it was the plug wires shifted over one spot tuning up my 57 Ford with the 312 at age 17 , after my Dad opened a boat repair shop in 1977 I learned how a Chevy V8 could have 4 different firing orders, depending on which way the engine faced or if it had a gear driven cam or not. orr if it was reverse rotation Happy times !
Talk about class and more I couldn't get no better than the mid 50's to the late 60's Chryslers,Dodges and Plymouths...
Not to mention DeSotos.
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Beautiful collection, the '59 Plymouth has always been one of my top two favorite cars. I had a nice '58 Chrysler 2dr ht but built it into a stock car back in 1975. Live and learn I guess, but at least I had fun with it and good memories of racing days.
What a great guy! Wonderful cars, thanks as always Dennis!
that Matador , sunning vehicle, love the design, what a car.
Fantastic looking cars! WOW! Love it!
The owner reminds me of Jay Leno's paint and body restorer
Oh wow I love that dash on that red one
Dennis your a lucky man! My dad had a 57 Fury and then a Desoto Adventurer.
Hard choice, but if I was told I could own one of these 4 I would probably go for the Dodge Matadore. All 4 are pieces of art but the Matadore is so rare and unique!
Love the 60 Dart
Beautiful
The owner is tres cool. He deserves those cars.
I may be in a minority, but I have loved Virgil Exner's car designs since I discovered them a few years ago. All of these are works of art. A shame Chrysler has fallen so far
Unobtainium yep he is lucky
I never cared much for Chrysler product styling back then. I was a very young kid when these came out. Chrysler styling did not peak my interest until 1965 with the Chry. Crown Imperial. Just a beautiful luxury car. Then later in the 60s with the Chargers, Superbees, RoadRunners etc. I then became a fan. Bought a 69' RoadRunner in the mid 70s when I got my Lic.
Aivar is definitely the coolest guy in Duarte Mesa! 😎
300 👍
Like certain musical scores, I can appreciate the creativity and complexity, but still not like them. Sorry, but the late 60's Mopars were the real beauties. But, to each his own. It's nice that some people like Duarte love them and preserve them for posterity.
are these made in china ,
I have an old 1958 desoto that looks alot like these cars.