NOT a very good sign for the value of mopar muscle cars
Like it or not, the resto-mods are here to stay. The are several factors driving it from what I can see. One, people that want to actually drive their cars, want them to be comfortable, reliable, and handle well. Two, not all cars deserve a numbers matching restoration. It does not make sense to throw 50k or more into an original slant/318 car in MOST cases. So, many times doing a resto-mod CAN add value to the car. Finely, it is easier many times to make one, verses a numbers car. There are only so many OE parts left, and the prices for those are getting crazy. Look, for example, how hard it is getting to find a usable 340. Now, consider how easy it is to find a 5.7 Gen 3 Hemi. The aftermarket keeps making the Gen 3 conversion easier, and less expensive.