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UNVEILING A HIDDEN GEM! RARE LIMELIGHT '70 PLYMOUTH GTX! RT66 JOLIET!
At the dragstrip, where an array of cars parades before your eyes, there lies a joy in discovering hidden treasures that only reveal their true worth over time. Such is the tale of the 1970 Plymouth GTX, proudly owned by the dynamic duo of “Mopar John” and Linda Borzych.
This car boasts a unique history and an unmistakable appearance, thanks to its striking FJ5 Limelight paint. Back in the late '60s and early '70s, Mopar offered a handful of high-impact colors, and Limelight was one of them. In 1970, Plymouth made it an option, albeit at an extra cost of $14.00. John’s GTX was the very first to sport the FJ5 option, and it belonged to an exclusive club of just 478 vehicles adorned in this eye-catching green hue. Remarkably, it was also the third '70 GTX ever assembled.
The car wears its original stripes, vinyl top, stainless trim, and glass-a testament to its authenticity and rarity. But what truly sets this GTX apart is the fascinating story of how John acquired it. In March 1970, with a mere 8,000 miles on the odometer, the car had been stolen, stripped down, and later recovered. John seized the opportunity to resurrect it as a drag car, restoring it to its former glory.
Fast forward over five decades, and the GTX now roars with power. Nestled under the hood is a 1970 factory block, its crank stroked to a robust 493 cubic inches. INDY SR heads, meticulously ported, boast Max Wedge intake ports. And the pièce de résistance? A Quick Fuel 1050 CFM Dominator gas-type carburetor.
John’s journey with this remarkable machine began in 1973 when he entered the NHRA Division 3 ET division. Over the years, he has battled it out on the track, reaching the finals multiple times. The 1970 Plymouth GTX-more than just a car, it’s a living legend, a testament to passion, resilience, and the thrill of the dragstrip. #car #dragrace #gtx #limelight
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'71 SUNROOF PLYMOUTH DUSTER! 500CI CHRYSLER! STREET LEGAL! TRACK CHAMPION! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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Before everyone gets too excited let's make this clear: This is not an original '71 Plymouth 340 Duster with the rare and desirable option that mopar collectors would swoon over. That being said, Lee Kapustka has built one of the cleanest cloned examples you'll find, albeit it's now a drag car under the stock looking body shell. Featuring a 500-cubic inch big block chrysler engine, there's plen...
D'SHERIFF! BEAT THE HEAT '88 MUSTANG COP CAR! WHATCHA GONNA DO WHEN HE COMES FOR YOU! BYRON!
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Check out this Illinois Beat The Heat '88 Mustang GT police car that had everyone chasing him at Byron Dragway! #mustang #police #foxbody
SMALL TIRE! GEAR JAMMING! WHEELS UP! SBC CHEVY TUFF II GASSER! GLORY DAYS BYRON!
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Now if this doesn't reckon back to the '60's to early '70's drag racing! Tom Alleman from the little north central town (population 750) of Tonica, Illinois (once home to the U.S. Speed Center) keeps the memories alive with his '64 Chevy II aptly named "TUFF II. The original U.S. Speed Center Chevy II was built and raced by the late Jim Smith. Jim was a co-owner of the speed shop in the 1960s a...
BLOWN '68 MUSTANG GOES TWIN TURBO! 8 SEC STREET CAR! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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Let's face it blowers have that visual wow factor plus who doesn't love hearing that distinctive blower whine and surge. Just as cool is the sound of turbos pulling boost with flames shooting out the cutouts making for quite the wow factor in its own right! As turbocharging has continued to grow in popularity, you see many racers making the change from superchargers to turbos. One such racer is...
8 SEC CUMMINS POWERED CHEVY RAT ROD PICKUP! 1200HP COMPOUND TURBO! '22 HOT ROD DRAG WEEK BYRON!
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8 SEC CUMMINS POWERED CHEVY RAT ROD PICKUP! 1200HP COMPOUND TURBO! '22 HOT ROD DRAG WEEK BYRON!
THE FASTEST STREET CAR IN AMERICA! 4000HP! SICK '69 CAMARO! TOM BAILEY WINS DRAG WEEK 2022! BYRON!
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THE FASTEST STREET CAR IN AMERICA! 4000HP! SICK '69 CAMARO! TOM BAILEY WINS DRAG WEEK 2022! BYRON!
RACING AGAINST TIME! PEPSI JOE '59 VW BUG GASSER! MIKE MURRAY '65 CHEVY II GASSER! DRAG WEEK BYRON!
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RACING AGAINST TIME! PEPSI JOE '59 VW BUG GASSER! MIKE MURRAY '65 CHEVY II GASSER! DRAG WEEK BYRON!
GEAR BANGING BIG BLOCK '70 GTO VS '09 G8 6.0 LS! OLD VS MODERN! '21 HOT ROD DRAG WEEK! BYRON!
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GEAR BANGING BIG BLOCK '70 GTO VS '09 G8 6.0 LS! OLD VS MODERN! '21 HOT ROD DRAG WEEK! BYRON!
TRI FIVE CHEVYS! '21 HOT ROD DRAGWEEK! UNLIMITED! PRO STREET! GASSERS! TOP STARS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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TRI FIVE CHEVYS! '21 HOT ROD DRAGWEEK! UNLIMITED! PRO STREET! GASSERS! TOP STARS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
THE MISTRESS! 2200 HP! RECORD SETTING PRO STOCK 7 SEC DURAMAX DIESEL C10! BYRON DIESEL DRAGS!
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THE MISTRESS! 2200 HP! RECORD SETTING PRO STOCK 7 SEC DURAMAX DIESEL C10! BYRON DIESEL DRAGS!
LEGENDARY WORLD POWER WHEELSTANDERS! $10,000 TO THE WINNER! HIGHEST! MOST VIOLENT! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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LEGENDARY WORLD POWER WHEELSTANDERS! $10,000 TO THE WINNER! HIGHEST! MOST VIOLENT! BYRON DRAGWAY!
2021 TESLA MODEL S PLAID RIPS 9 SEC 1/4 MILE PASSES! 1020HP! 3 MOTORS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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2021 TESLA MODEL S PLAID RIPS 9 SEC 1/4 MILE PASSES! 1020HP! 3 MOTORS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
RARE GASSER BARN FIND! ONE OF A KIND! NICKEY '57 CHEVY! PUT AWAY FOR 30 YEARS! GLORY DAYS BYRON!
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RARE GASSER BARN FIND! ONE OF A KIND! NICKEY '57 CHEVY! PUT AWAY FOR 30 YEARS! GLORY DAYS BYRON!
TWO FACED! COMING OR GOING? '53 CHEVY/PONTIAC COMBO! TAKE A RIDE IN THIS ONE OF A KIND ODDITY!
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TWO FACED! COMING OR GOING? '53 CHEVY/PONTIAC COMBO! TAKE A RIDE IN THIS ONE OF A KIND ODDITY!
DRAG RACING DIESEL TRUCKS! DURAMAX! POWERSTROKE! CUMMINS! ROLLING COAL! TRIBUTE RACE AT BYRON!
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DRAG RACING DIESEL TRUCKS! DURAMAX! POWERSTROKE! CUMMINS! ROLLING COAL! TRIBUTE RACE AT BYRON!
LADY TRUCK DRIVER RACING HER 1800 HP KENWORTH SEMI! HUGE TURBOS! BYRON DRAGWAY'S DIESEL DRAGS!
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LADY TRUCK DRIVER RACING HER 1800 HP KENWORTH SEMI! HUGE TURBOS! BYRON DRAGWAY'S DIESEL DRAGS!
ANGRY GREEN MONSTER! FACTORY STOCK FORD 2 VALVE 4.6L 280CI 380HP V8! 4 SPEED! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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ANGRY GREEN MONSTER! FACTORY STOCK FORD 2 VALVE 4.6L 280CI 380HP V8! 4 SPEED! BYRON DRAGWAY!
CRANK IT UP! MOST VIOLENT! NITROUS POWER! WHEELSTANDING CAMARO! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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CRANK IT UP! MOST VIOLENT! NITROUS POWER! WHEELSTANDING CAMARO! BYRON DRAGWAY!
FATHERS RACE SONS! SEE WHO GETS THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! HIGH POWERED TOP SPORTSMAN CARS! BYRON!
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FATHERS RACE SONS! SEE WHO GETS THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! HIGH POWERED TOP SPORTSMAN CARS! BYRON!
80 YR OLD G-PA LETS IT RIP IN HIS HELLCAT! 10 SEC TIRE SHREDDING ACTION! BYRON!
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80 YR OLD G-PA LETS IT RIP IN HIS HELLCAT! 10 SEC TIRE SHREDDING ACTION! BYRON!
CODE RED! 7 SEC PRO STREET '72 NOVA SS! 540CI TWIN TURBO! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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CODE RED! 7 SEC PRO STREET '72 NOVA SS! 540CI TWIN TURBO! BYRON DRAGWAY!
PATRIOT MISSILE S10! DIRTY DURB'S 8 SEC STREET TRUCK! TWIN TURBO LS! BYRON!
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PATRIOT MISSILE S10! DIRTY DURB'S 8 SEC STREET TRUCK! TWIN TURBO LS! BYRON!
PONTIAC WAR PARTY! '63 LEMANS NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK! 482 CI PONTIAC! STREET LEGAL! BYRON!
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PONTIAC WAR PARTY! '63 LEMANS NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK! 482 CI PONTIAC! STREET LEGAL! BYRON!
WICKED DEMON! WHEELS UP! 8 SEC STREET DRIVEN '71! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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WICKED DEMON! WHEELS UP! 8 SEC STREET DRIVEN '71! BYRON DRAGWAY!
HIGH 5 TO THE FREAK! '55 CHEVY GASSER! 496 BBC! STREET LEGAL! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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HIGH 5 TO THE FREAK! '55 CHEVY GASSER! 496 BBC! STREET LEGAL! BYRON DRAGWAY!
RARE OLD SCHOOL 4 DOORS RACE! '66 DODGE CORONET 440 WAGON VS '65 CHEVELLE 300 L79 4 SPEED! BYRON!
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RARE OLD SCHOOL 4 DOORS RACE! '66 DODGE CORONET 440 WAGON VS '65 CHEVELLE 300 L79 4 SPEED! BYRON!
UNCLE JOE TRIBUTE! FASTEST PASTOR DON'S '46 DODGE 4BT CUMMINS DIESEL! COMPOUND TURBOS! BYRON!
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UNCLE JOE TRIBUTE! FASTEST PASTOR DON'S '46 DODGE 4BT CUMMINS DIESEL! COMPOUND TURBOS! BYRON!
NEW STOCK SHELBY GT500 RUNS 10.61/131MPH! GAPS AUDI TT RS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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NEW STOCK SHELBY GT500 RUNS 10.61/131MPH! GAPS AUDI TT RS! BYRON DRAGWAY!
'65 PONTIAC ACADIAN INVADER! DRAG CAR! 565CI BBC! BRACKET WARRIOR! BYRON DRAGWAY!
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'65 PONTIAC ACADIAN INVADER! DRAG CAR! 565CI BBC! BRACKET WARRIOR! BYRON DRAGWAY!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gordocarbo
    @gordocarbo 10 годин тому

    Nice run!! Takes some oats to move that car to an 11.

  • @BigBoy6s
    @BigBoy6s 20 годин тому

    Love It!!!!!

  • @jbabb8881
    @jbabb8881 22 години тому

    6 seconds? 200 mph in what...6 seconds in a qt is a lil more than 200 Timer read 7 at over 2

  • @midlifecrisis7337
    @midlifecrisis7337 22 години тому

    George “Jungles” Kubis Arrow

  • @rickyrunner7619
    @rickyrunner7619 День тому

    one bad ass 66

  • @masonite1973
    @masonite1973 День тому

    Lol, and into the other lane. Good thing the other dude held back

  • @AB-bu9go
    @AB-bu9go День тому

    Lol butternut

  • @dubsacuno
    @dubsacuno День тому

    JUST LOVE IT.

  • @bryanwilson9171
    @bryanwilson9171 День тому

    That car is awesome 👍👍

  • @cavemangarage
    @cavemangarage День тому

    Baddest 66 Chevelle around

  • @johnandersonjjr
    @johnandersonjjr 2 дні тому

    Too bad about the slush box instead of an M22

  • @kathienicolet6121
    @kathienicolet6121 3 дні тому

    I am sad to announce Dave Granger passed away after a long battle with cancer 3-15-2023. He joins partner, John Wiley, in Heaven RIP

  • @squawk3120
    @squawk3120 3 дні тому

    Most violent 10mph single car accident you’ll ever see.

  • @philfuglsang3617
    @philfuglsang3617 3 дні тому

    When Pro Stock was bad ass.

  • @leftyo9589
    @leftyo9589 4 дні тому

    all that crappy tuned blower surge, and its still slow..........

  • @davidgraves4275
    @davidgraves4275 5 днів тому

    That’s a 67

  • @gavinkoelling5899
    @gavinkoelling5899 5 днів тому

    You win some you lose sum nice car rember kids just cause it sounds and looks the best don’t mean it’s the fastest it’s def faster then me tho 😂

  • @sir_tabier9332
    @sir_tabier9332 5 днів тому

    All that just to get smoked

  • @scotthenderson9028
    @scotthenderson9028 5 днів тому

    Looks like it lost.

  • @user-ef3hf1et3t
    @user-ef3hf1et3t 5 днів тому

    Car is perfect, great build

  • @user-yl2ck6go5f
    @user-yl2ck6go5f 6 днів тому

    I guess it’s intentional with that guy is one of the worst drivers I’ve ever seen lol

  • @cavemangarage
    @cavemangarage 6 днів тому

    Blower Bob!!

  • @randymillsjr.1730
    @randymillsjr.1730 6 днів тому

    Best looking drag car i've ever seen

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 6 днів тому

    1:27

  • @juliaperez40
    @juliaperez40 6 днів тому

    Steve's son, Aiden Malek, is a sexual predator. Keep your daughters as far away as possible

  • @spidersinspace1099
    @spidersinspace1099 6 днів тому

    These gassers are so much more entertaining to watch than the dumb-ass funny cars today. I say bring ‘em back and prohibit big corporation sponsorship.

  • @SLJ2137694
    @SLJ2137694 7 днів тому

    I watched the original car race at Cordova, Illinois.

  • @craigr6186
    @craigr6186 7 днів тому

    And the whole time Bob Seager was playing in my head

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 7 днів тому

    0:11 ok

  • @bottomboybg2498
    @bottomboybg2498 7 днів тому

    Them wheels chop so hard

  • @dougwilson6966
    @dougwilson6966 8 днів тому

    These guys brought the game, other tracks better take notice. Record crowds at Byron during meltdown era.

  • @xmo552
    @xmo552 8 днів тому

    1st 😂

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 9 днів тому

    1:42

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 9 днів тому

    0:55

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 13 днів тому

    0:05

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 13 днів тому

    0:06

  • @CarlosOrtiz-lv4vp
    @CarlosOrtiz-lv4vp 13 днів тому

    It's funny that the guy's name is abbreviate as J Lo but is stands for Jimmy Lopez instead of Jennifer Lopez.

  • @bobbydelamar606
    @bobbydelamar606 14 днів тому

    Cue the Ford Ranger song..

  • @gregm3406
    @gregm3406 16 днів тому

    Should have shut it off as soon as the idle went high after the burnout

  • @CarlosOrtiz-lv4vp
    @CarlosOrtiz-lv4vp 16 днів тому

    Yeah the personal luxury cars of the 60s, 70, and 80 have a potential to be tuned like muscle cars. But I called them sleeper muscle car

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 17 днів тому

    Ok

  • @gregorycarter5963
    @gregorycarter5963 17 днів тому

    Butch Leal was the original California Flash

  • @user-lz5ln5pc8p
    @user-lz5ln5pc8p 17 днів тому

    Beautiful car! What size slick and rear end gears are you running? I am building a 1975 455 ho car for street and drag racing, and am wondering the largest size slick wheel combo in stock wheel well.

  • @kennylangley1997
    @kennylangley1997 18 днів тому

    When I saw the movie I luvd that car. Pure,raw ,street.

  • @ASargent300
    @ASargent300 18 днів тому

    I had a 2005 Chevy Colorado (inline 5 cylinder got over 200k but it end up in a wreck.

  • @sunstruckfarms4489
    @sunstruckfarms4489 18 днів тому

    So many questions , how many brain cells did the guy in shorts and tshirt have ? Nitro dragster ? Did the driver and the camera guy both lie on their resume to get the job ?

  • @heavystarch100
    @heavystarch100 18 днів тому

    That aint no sleeper! The tires and stance, say NOPE!!

  • @Joshua-zl8xp
    @Joshua-zl8xp 22 дні тому

    Yy😢🎉

  • @user-ch3nv5uy3k
    @user-ch3nv5uy3k 22 дні тому

    0:05

  • @glennbonnell4241
    @glennbonnell4241 24 дні тому

    Hot Rod lincoln song.... My Pappy said you're going to drive m to drinkin'... If you don't stop drivin' that HOD ROD LICOLN... 👍👍