Reed Stevens, the owner of Stevens Restorations, has one of the most unique and rare Mopar muscle car collections in the world but many of these valuable classics are rusting away in his backyard.
While some might see these cars as piles of rusting metal, to Stevens, they’re treasures with deep sentimental value and incredible potential.
In Stevens’ yard, you’ll find Mopar icons like a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, a 1969 Super Bee, and even a rare 1971 Sassy Grass Green convertible Plymouth Cuda, among many other classic muscle cars.
These once powerful machines are now deteriorating, but they are far from forgotten. For Reed Stevens, each car tells a story, and some hold memories that are hard to let go of.
Hidden Muscle Car Treasures
One of the most personal stories in Stevens’ collection involves his 1969 Coronet Super Bee, which his father bought him when he was just 14 years old.
The bright red, four-speed Super Bee became a father-son project. However, after failing to get the car running, they flipped it over (for reasons unknown) and rolled it deep into the woods. Fast forward 25 years, Stevens remembered the car and went searching for it. Amazingly, he found it still there, upside down, with a rusty roof but a surprisingly clean undercarriage. It’s one of those quirky stories that make Stevens’ collection even more special.
However, the real magic happens in Reed Stevens’ garage workshop, where some of these rusty relics are being restored to their former glory.
His garage is a Mopar lover’s dream, filled with rare cars from the 1960s and 1970s. In various states of restoration, you’ll find treasures like multiple 1971 Cudas, both convertibles and hardtops, a 1969 Coronet Super Bee, and a pristine Coronet 500.
One customer even brought in a 1970s Hemi Superbird, powered by an original 426 Hemi engine. Once fully restored, that Superbird could be worth more than $1 million.
Among all the cars Stevens owns, the rarest gem is a one-of-a-kind 1969 Dodge Charger R/T with a factory-installed sunroof, painted in Bahama Yellow. It’s a special-order model with almost every option available at the time, including a luxurious black leather interior.
Reed spent 23 years trying to buy this car. He first found it over two decades ago, but the original owner, realizing its rarity, refused to sell it. Undeterred, Stevens kept calling the owner every few months, and after years of persistence, he finally got the car.
Now, he plans to restore it to perfection and possibly sell it for a hefty price. Given that a 1969 Charger R/T in good condition typically sells for over $100,000, this ultra-rare version is likely to fetch much more.
Despite the many rare cars in Stevens’ collection, most are just waiting for the right moment to be brought back to life. Some are used for parts, while others are lined up for future restorations. A perfect example is his wife’s beautiful quadruple-black 1971 Cuda, which Stevens hopes to restore by this winter. Though Reed Stevens has the skills and passion to restore these cars, the one thing he lacks is time.
For true Mopar enthusiasts, Stevens’ collection is a dream come true—a mix of history, personal stories, and a treasure trove of rare cars just waiting to be revived.
Even though they are rusting away, these Mopars represent the golden era of American muscle, and someday, they might roar back to life once again.
