Man Buys Junkyard Sum Of Classic Cars Inwards Houston; Plans To Sell Stash To Pay Loan
Go large or larn home. Matt Valchar contacted me well-nigh a hoard of classic cars he bought inwards Houston, Texas. Maybe, hoard doesn’t create this massive amount of vintage Fe justice. I’m talking well-nigh 194 cars! Mustang fastbacks, 1969 Camaros, Mopars, tri-five Chevys, as well as more. The Austin, Texas resident stumbled into a bargain that he could non exceed up.
Like most modern twenty-four hr menstruum machine legends, this ane started on Craigslist. Earlier this year, Valchar, 40, constitute a 1970 Dodge Super Bee projection — a really rusty, rolling shell, as well as purchased it from a human who was flipping cars on Craigslist. While loading upwardly the Dodge, the seller revealed that he bought the machine from an older gentleman who was selling his stash of cars due to wellness reasons. The seller estimated that the human had to a greater extent than than 100 cars available. All classics as well as inwards similar cast to the Super Bee. But in that location was a catch. H5N1 large one.
Like most modern twenty-four hr menstruum machine legends, this ane started on Craigslist. Earlier this year, Valchar, 40, constitute a 1970 Dodge Super Bee projection — a really rusty, rolling shell, as well as purchased it from a human who was flipping cars on Craigslist. While loading upwardly the Dodge, the seller revealed that he bought the machine from an older gentleman who was selling his stash of cars due to wellness reasons. The seller estimated that the human had to a greater extent than than 100 cars available. All classics as well as inwards similar cast to the Super Bee. But in that location was a catch. H5N1 large one.
“He was looking for individual to purchase the whole lot, hence he wouldn't receive got to move 4 hours each agency to sell ane machine at a time,” said Valchar. “The Super Bee seller was sort plenty to give me his number.”
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| 1957 Chevy sits amidst 194 classic cars inwards Houston. H5N1 flake yard possessor left the cars on the belongings 1991. |
Phone tag
Valchar was eager to contact the motivated seller but it wasn’t equally elementary equally making ane elementary telephone call. All of his calls went unanswered. Had his window of chance closed?
“I called the publish many times as well as left only equally many messages,” Valchar said. “It came to the signal where I gave upwardly hope.”
Finally, his telephone rang.
“Turns out the human had been inwards the infirmary having pharynx surgical physical care for as well as couldn't talk.”
Plans were made to come across the cars located on terra firma due north of Houston.
“I was excited to larn there!,” said Valchar. “The seller told me in that location were Dodge Chargers, Mustang fastbacks amongst some beingness GTs, Cougars, tri-fives as well as lots more. After pulling into the gate as well as driving behind the house, the starting fourth dimension machine that came into persuasion was a 1970 Charger R/T. I thought this was going to endure an epic day!”
“I was excited to larn there!,” said Valchar. “The seller told me in that location were Dodge Chargers, Mustang fastbacks amongst some beingness GTs, Cougars, tri-fives as well as lots more. After pulling into the gate as well as driving behind the house, the starting fourth dimension machine that came into persuasion was a 1970 Charger R/T. I thought this was going to endure an epic day!”
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| This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T was pulled from a flake yard as well as and saved from the crusher. It was the starting fourth dimension machine Matt Valchar saw. |
How did they destination upwardly here?
Victor, the older gentleman, owned a flake yard inwards Houston inwards the 1980s as well as early on 1990s. When a cool machine came inwards to endure sold for scrap, Victor had his guys accept it around to the side of the shop. Later, he would movement it to his belongings close Conroe, located only due north of Houston. The cars would endure stored for hereafter resell. But, inwards 1991, the terra firma bought out his flake yard to expand the highway. That marked the destination of Victor’s machine collecting. The cars he collected receive got been sitting inwards the same spot since 1991.
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| A flake yard savior rescued these cars from for certain decease decades ago. |
Let’s brand a deal
The flake yard possessor had planned to usage profits from selling his machine collection equally his retirement fund. Unfortunately, sitting exterior that long did them no favors. When he parked them, in that location were no trees. Now it's a forest.
“Pine needles were 4-to-6 inches deep on top of every car!” said Valchar. “Also, kids had busted out almost every slice of glass.”
Thirty years of sitting unopen to the gulf coast inwards Houston nether pino trees position waste matter to unopen to 200 classic cars. The miserable status of the cars, combined amongst the Victor’s diminishing wellness made selling the entire lot a priority. He was wound to come across them inwards such a terra firma of deterioration.
“We made a deal, correct as well as hence as well as there, as well as shook on it,” Valchar said. “I brought my trailer amongst me, because I figured possibly I could larn only ane piece I was there.”
Victor allowed him to charge upwardly a 1967 Mustang fastback due south code earlier whatsoever coin changed hands.
Victor allowed him to charge upwardly a 1967 Mustang fastback due south code earlier whatsoever coin changed hands.
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| 1955 Chevy 210 2-door post |
Quick, loan me some money
Once dorsum inwards Austin, Valchar scrambled to larn a 90-day loan for the cars. That meant he would receive got to start selling cars instantly to repay the loan. Valchar photographed as well as numbered every car, as well as cross-referenced VINs amongst the stack of titles Victor provided.
“I paid him his coin as well as started correct away, inwards Feb 2017. Rummaging around out in that location was at it's best!” said Valchar. “Inside a 1957 Chevy I constitute ane 1969 Super Bee side scoop. H5N1 Muncie 4-speed head instance inwards some other car. Treasures were hidden everywhere!”
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| Despite decay this Charger tin withal render parts for a exceed away difficult Mopar fan. |
Must sell
Valchar posted his long listing of newly acquired cars on Craigslist to larn the cash current moving. Obviously, the Mustang fastbacks were slow sellers, fifty-fifty inwards their rotted shape. Many of the cars receive got dream machine projection potential for entry-level, low-budget builders. Prices are negotiated on the fly. He’s willing to accept offers on the cars. Valchar’s advertising states that the cars start at $100 as well as larn up.
“Two guys out of Ft. Worth ended upwardly coming downward as well as buying 4 cars,” Valchar said. “I too sold a reddish 1968 Charger which was a numbers matching 383 HP car, as well as a 1969 RS Camaro that was smacked difficult inwards the rear. Another 1967 Mustang fastback sold to a California buyer.”
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| The wrecked ’69 Camaro withal has plenty of useable parts. H5N1 determined builder could salve the remains. |
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| More than lx classic Mustangs were collected on the Houston property. Most of them Fastback, 2+2 models. |
Swamp stompin’ prep
If yous contact Valchar as well as setup an appointment, retrieve it's swampy downward there. All cars are really rusty but most are consummate amongst publish matching motors.
“A 1970 Mach 1 inwards Grabber Blue Mustang is broken into 2 pieces but it withal has it's 351-V8, 4-speed as well as nine inch rear. Lots of Ford 9-inch bring upwardly ends withal out there,” said Valchar. “I’m keeping ane of the 1969 Camaros for myself, the ease volition endure sold.”
“A 1970 Mach 1 inwards Grabber Blue Mustang is broken into 2 pieces but it withal has it's 351-V8, 4-speed as well as nine inch rear. Lots of Ford 9-inch bring upwardly ends withal out there,” said Valchar. “I’m keeping ane of the 1969 Camaros for myself, the ease volition endure sold.”
Some of the prized picks are gone. But proceed inwards mind, in that location are plenty left. Valchar started amongst to a greater extent than than lx Mustangs as well as 12 Cougars inwards the stash. Around 38 cars receive got been sold, equally of August 2017. It volition accept some fourth dimension to sell the residue of the 194 cars as well as miscellaneous parts.
Details from the Craigslist post
Valchar’s advertising states: “Prices start at $100 as well as up. All receive got been sitting inwards ane spot since at to the lowest degree 1991. All cars receive got rust as well as rot. Most receive got LOTS of ROT! Most are solely skilful equally parts cars. I promise to receive got a SkyTrac on mitt presently to assist amongst moving the cars around as well as loading. Taking offers on the machine yous want. Cash only, no checks or BS. No scams. Some cars receive got titles, most create not. Most are solely skilful for usage equally a parts car, which is why I listed this advertising nether parts. Very few are builders.”
Good luck if you’re willing to brand a trip to Houston. I promise yous tin harvest your dream car, or at to the lowest degree a few parts.
Jody Potter
— Junkyard Life
Details from the Craigslist post
Valchar’s advertising states: “Prices start at $100 as well as up. All receive got been sitting inwards ane spot since at to the lowest degree 1991. All cars receive got rust as well as rot. Most receive got LOTS of ROT! Most are solely skilful equally parts cars. I promise to receive got a SkyTrac on mitt presently to assist amongst moving the cars around as well as loading. Taking offers on the machine yous want. Cash only, no checks or BS. No scams. Some cars receive got titles, most create not. Most are solely skilful for usage equally a parts car, which is why I listed this advertising nether parts. Very few are builders.”
Good luck if you’re willing to brand a trip to Houston. I promise yous tin harvest your dream car, or at to the lowest degree a few parts.
Jody Potter
— Junkyard Life
*Complete listing of cars included at bottom of post
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| 1947 Chevrolet truck |
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| 1954 Chevrolet truck |
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| 1957 Chevy, 2-door hardtop |
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| 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon 2-door |
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| A bluish 1965 Mustang, constitute resting on top of a Mercury Comet, ended upwardly beingness a existent GT. |
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| 1967 Chevy Camaro |
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| 1967 Ford Mustang fastback |
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| Houston is non the most ideal identify to store cars for decades outside. Moist, salty air from the Gulf of United Mexican US as well as placed inwards a depression lying, marshy surface area contributed to major oxidation on the cars. |
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| 1968 Chevy Camaro |
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| 1968 Mercury Cougar |
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| 1968 Pontiac Firebird sits on top of a 1968 Ford Mustang coupe. |
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| 1967 Pontiac Firebird rests on top of a 1972 Ford Mustang coupe. |
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| 1969 Camaro |
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| 1969 Camaro RS Rally Spor |
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| 1969 Pontiac Firebird |
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| 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
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| Another 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
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| 1970 Ford Mustang coupe |
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| 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof inwards faded Grabber Blue? |
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| 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
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| 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring |
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| 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport |
Here is a really long listing of all cars that were inwards Houston collection.
See Valchar’s ad for what is withal available. I simplified listing below for scanability.
** Listed the agency the cars are numbered, non numerical guild **
1 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code
2 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, due south code
3 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, C code
4 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, J code
5 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback, Mach 1, H code
6 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback, F code
7 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback, C code
8 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback, F code
9 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback, Mach 1, H code
10 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback, GT, H5N1 code
11 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback, Mach 1, 63C, H code
12 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
13 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, XS code
14 1968 Dodge Charger, 383 HP
15 1957 Chevy 4 dr Wagon
16 1965 Chevy Impala 2 dr HT
17 19?? Karmann Ghia
18 19?? VW Beetle
19 19?? Chevy Corvair 500
20 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code
21 1965 Mercury 4dr Sedan, H code, 390
22 19?? Karmann Ghia
23 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code
24 19?? Ford Falcon, 2 door post, I-6
25 19?? Mercury Comet, 4 dr sedan
26 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring, 2 door, G code 318
27 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code
28 1973 Plymouth Road Runner, G code 318
29 1963 Chevy Impala 2dr HT
30 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon, 4 door
31 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code
32 196? Ford Falcon, 2dr post, Purple, I-6
33 1957 Chevy 4dr Sedan, White
34 1965 Chevy Impala SS, 2dr HT
35 1965 or 66 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code
36 1967 Chevy Camaro
37 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, H code
38 1964 Dodge Polara 2dr HT, White, Was 383 4V
39 19?? VW Bettle
40 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code, Dark Green,
41 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe Grande, H code
42 1963 Chevy Impala Convertible
43 19?? VW Beetle, Yellow
44 19?? VW Beetle, Dark blue
45 19?? VW Bettle, Light blue
46 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Blue
47 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code
48 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code
49 1969 Pontiac Firebird, V8, White,
50 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, Gold
51 1969 Chevy Camaro RS, Blue
52 1959 Ford Galaxie 500, 2dr HT
53 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Blue
54 1959 Buick Electra, 4dr sedan, Silver
55 1972 Gran Torino Sport, Green, Q code
56 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Black
57 1954 Chevy Truck, 5 window
58 1968 Chevy Camaro, Red on red, Straight 6,
59 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Red & White
60 1968 Ford Ranchero, possible GT, F code
61 1975 Mercedes 4dr sedan
62 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Maroon
63 1959 Ford Edsel 4dr sedan
64 1969 Chevy LWB Truck
65 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Black over red
66 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Yellow
67 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, due south code
68 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, White
69 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Yellow
70 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Maroon
71 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code
72 19?? Ford Truck
73 1968 Ford mustang Coupe, C code, Green
74 1967 Mercury Cougar, C code, Light Blue
75 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Black 76 1963 or 64 Chevy II Nova 4 door sedan, Blue
77 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Light Green
78 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Light Green
79 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Red
80 1977? Chevy Wagon, 4 door, White
81 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, F Code, Red
82 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C Code, Yellow
83 1970 Mercury Cougar, H code, Red
84 19?? VW Beetle, Yellow
85 19?? Chevy Corvair, Gold
86 1962 Ford Falcon, Blue
87 1957 Karmann Ghia
88 1964? Pontiac Tempest 4 door sedan
89 1968 Mercury Cougar, C code, Yellow
90 1967 Chevy Chevelle 4 door sedan
91 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible, F code
92 1969 Chevy Camaro, Blue
93 1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe, D code
94 1968 Mercury Cougar, F code
95 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code
96 1967 Mercury Cougar, H5N1 code, White
97 1969 Chevy Camaro, I-6, Red
98 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Green
99 196? Chevy Corvair Monza, Brown
100 196? Chevy Corvair Convertible, Blue
101 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, J code, Blue
102 1963 Chevy Impala 4 door sedan
103 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible, H5N1 code, Black
104 1967 Mercury Cougar, due south code
105 1952 Chevy 4 door
106 1963 Chevy II Nova 300 4 door
107 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Green
108 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Blue
109 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, White
110 1965? Chevy II Nova 4 door, White
111 1973 Mercury Cougar, H code, Gold
112 1955 Ford Customline Ranch Wagon
113 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 4dr HT
114 1955 Chevy 210 2dr sedan
115 1947 Ford Pickup - Cab
116 1964 or 65 Chevy Chevelle,
117 1965 Chevy Bel-Air 4 door sedan
118 195? Dodge Coronet 4 door
119 195? Desoto 2 door sedan
120 1958 or 59 Ford Fairlane 500 4 door, Yellow
121 1965 Ford Fairlane 2 door post, Yellow
122 1972 Ford LTD Convertible, H code, Red
123 1964 VW Beetle, Pink
124 1968 Mercury Cougar, F code
125 1976 Triumph TR6 Convertible
126 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Green
127 1968 Mercury Cougar, F code, Aqua/Teal
128 1965 Mercury Comet 2 door post, Gold, T code
129 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Red
130 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code, Blue
131 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe Grande, H code, Green
132 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Red
133 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Blue
134 1966 Mercury Caliente 2 door
135 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7, H code, Light Blue
136 1951 Chevy 2 door post
137 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe
138 1967 Pontiac Firebird
139 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
140 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, White
141 1968 Pontiac Firebird, Black
142 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, Pink
143 1970 Mercury Cougar, H code,Gold,
144 1964? Buick Riviera 2 door, Light Blue
145 1971 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code, Yellow
146 1968 Ford LTD XL Convertible, Z code 390 4v
147 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, L code, Light Green,
148 1969 Chevy Camaro
149 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, H5N1 code
150 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Blue
151 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Light Blue
152 1964? Volvo Amazon? 2 door post
153 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, F code, White
154 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Aqua
155 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 4 door sedan
156 1955 Buick Century 4 door hardtop
157 1950? Hudson 2 door post fastback
158 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Red
159 1957 Chevy 4 door HT
160 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4 dr Sedan
161 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 4 door sedan
162 1950 -53 Chevy Truck, Blue
163 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4 door HT, Black, falling apart
164 1969 International Truck Bed made into Trailer
165 19?? Ford Box Truck
166 1968 Chevy Impala Convertible
167 1967 Chevy El Camino
168 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, C code
169 1956 Ford Truck, Yellow, I-6
170 1967-72 Chevy Truck, LWB Fleetside, V8
171 Black Stake Bed
172 1941 Chevy Truck amongst Utility bed
173 1957 Chevy 210 2 door post, I-6, trans, rear
174 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4 door sedan, I-6, trans, housing only, No hubs
175 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, T code, Yellow
176 1969 Camaro RS
177 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint 2dr HT, F code, Blue
178 1965 or 66 Ford Mustang Coupe
179 1972 Ford Mustang Fastback, F code, Grabber Blue
180 19?? Volvo P1800
181 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7, C code, Green
182 1968 Ford Galaxie XL 2 door HT, F code, Light Green
183 194? Plymouth 4 door, Black
184 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, C code, Dark Green
185 1968 Mercury Cougar, F code, Blue
186 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, Black on black
187 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr Hardtop
188 1982 Ford Truck F-150
189 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon, F code, Black
190 197? Box Truck, Metro Aluminum, White, Looks similar Ice Cream or Food truck
191 1973-87 Chevy Truck Bed, LWB, Tan as well as White
192 197? Cadillac, tan
193 198? Pontiac Fiero, Red
194 1991 Red 4 Car Trailer
Do you receive got a classic or musculus machine barn find? Got a cool machine story well-nigh buying a hoard of cars? Send us details as well as we’re on the way! Send emails to Jody Potter at junkyardbull@gmail.com.
Do you receive got a classic or musculus machine barn find? Got a cool machine story well-nigh buying a hoard of cars? Send us details as well as we’re on the way! Send emails to Jody Potter at junkyardbull@gmail.com.