1957 Plymouth unearthed in Oklahoma

[sblake01]

Interesting story:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_re_us/buried_belvedere

[red_dog007]

At least it wasn't a Datsun.

[ChrisA]

I'm guessing the Mopar fans are sickened. I can't really tell, but is doesn't look like it'll ever motorvate under its own power again, not without a LOT of money. From a car nut perspective, its a total shame.

Here's a photo of it when it was lowered. It WAS gold and white.

Chris

[sblake01]

At least it wasn't a Datsun.

Why? Imagine a 'brand new' 240z being unearthed after....say almost 28 years........

[ChrisA]

And in the too much information category:

Quote from the New York Times:

"The Belvedere two-door was meant, along with other artifacts, to acquaint the citizens of the 21st century with life in the middle of the 20th.

In case gasoline was no longer available, the contest organizers thoughtfully packed 10 gallons of high-test and 5 quarts of motor oil into the Plymouth’s trunk. Owing to the passing of time, these ingredients are now likely to be a potentially volatile cocktail of unstable flammable chemicals — about as useful as the case of Schlitz beer and vial of tranquilizers that were also stowed on board.

The pills were among several last-minute additions — including a pack of cigarettes, bobby pins and an unpaid parking ticket — that were meant to represent the contents of the typical lady’s purse in the late 1950’s."

They said Schlitz!!!!

LOL LOL

Chris

[Darbji280z]

Wow, as a girl who has Mopar running through her veins, yes, it does sicken me. However, does anyone see a "Christine II" ???

[Alfadog]

America never ceases to amaze!

[=Enigma=]

Go here for more photos of the original burial ceremony and the seemingly uneventful unburial.

http://buriedcar.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

[Fun_in_my_z]

It was a fury that was in Christine.

[Darbji280z]

oh i know. but they looked the same. The belvedere, the savoy, the fury. Except the belvedere and savoy came in four doors too i think.

[1 Bravo 6]

Hmmm, ...

A quick wash, oils changed, new tires and rims, some upholstery cleaner and she'd be as good as new.:stupid:

Was the battery flat ???

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

[Fun_in_my_z]

She probably like you Rick, she probably cant get it up anymore :;