How many times has their relative had a Hemi?

Back around 1993 or so, I was cfuising through town in my 66 Belvedere 2dr post. While fueling up, the mechanic, in his 60's, walks out and promptly starts talking Mopar. Seemed like a nice guy...untill he tells me his 70 Roadrunner runs 9's with a stock 383!!! Telling me it was for sale got me intrigued cause, well, that has to be some special option that's so rare that Galien would be paying ME to look at it!
I got directions, and went to this creepy guys house later that afternoon. Covered by Pine needles sat what was left of a 70 383 4 speed Roadrunner. Rotted as rotted could be.
Laughingly, I asked how much ya looking to get.
He barked out $7500.00.
ummmm....yeah ok. Maybe $750.00?
nope... 7500.00
well thanls for showing me your sweet ride, sir. Too much for me right now.