The Team
Marcus Anghel - Anghel Restorations
Background
Although today most widely known as a restorer of first generation Mustangs, my background over the years in classic cars and muscle cars actually had roots in the MOPAR and Chevy world. As a teenager I owned a 57 Chevy and started my foundations with that until years later I became involved in Plymouths traveling to many MOPAR Nationals and Carlisle each and every year. I also owned a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere that I had transformed in to a GTX and kept here in Arizona for 17 years. Those experiences and background certainly help today when you are researching and documenting processes that cut across brands. So many parts and suppliers were used by the Big Three back in the day of the late 1960s. None of these companies operated completely independently of each other. So of course when I got the call to do a restoration outside of the Mustang World, my typical answer was “not interested”…..that is until I heard what the project was and the exact car being yet again another 1967 Plymouth. Actually THE most memorable 67 GTX that had ever been in a movie role. It was meant to be as they say.....so Im looking forward to jumping in with both feet on this unique one of a kind project. Seeing the transformation and sharing that with everyone who has loved and followed this movie over the years is well worth it.
justin Del prado - Designer, Builder, Fabricator
Background
Born in Detroit, MI, Justin has been into muscle cars since his earliest memories. At a young age, he was a bit of a mechanical artist; building and customizing model hot rods with his own paint jobs, right down to intricate hand-brushed flames. The first muscle car in the family was a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda, which he convinced his dad to jack up the rear end, add some Cragar's and a hood scoop! That automotive enthusiasm followed Justin his whole life as he moved to Arizona and continued to develop his skills and learn from the experts around him. He's built numerous cars and enjoyed many nights drag-racing them at the track or taking them to shows. In 2008, Justin shifted his passion towards motorcycles and founded "DP Customs," a company that designed and built high-end creations for their customers. After nearly a decade, Justin retired from the motorcycle industry to chase other dreams. As luck would have it, he stumbled on this project and is excited to be involved in bringing the Tommy Boy GTX back to life.
Dennis Kerry- 1967 Plymouth GTX Expert
Background
Ever since being a young boy growing up in the “Motor City” (Detroit), Dennis held a passion for cars. After graduating from High School in 1964, he wanted to purchase a NEW car. Dennis’s father happened to be part of the Design Group for Chrysler at the Highland Park Facility. His father always knew 3 years in advance of what new car lines were going to be made. He told Dennis that he probably would like the new “67” Plymouth Belvedere GTX that was due for production Sept. 1966. When Sept 66 came around, he couldn’t wait to check out the new cars and soon after seeing the “67” GTX, that became the favorite new car. He wound up ordering a Brand New 1st Year 67 Plymouth GTX. It was equipped with the 440 Engine, bucket seats, floor console automatic and it was red on red. That purchase started the passion for “67” GTX’s. He kept that car for 11 years before selling it. Ever since then he has owned many “67” GTX’s. Current count is 12 Convertibles (they made a total of 680) 11 440 cars and 1 of the 17 Hemi convertibles built. Also, at least another 12 Hardtops, 440’s and Hemi’s. Many of the Plymouths purchased over the years needed some type of restoration. Living in Phoenix, Az. and attending many Mopar shows in state and out of state, always looking for “67” GTX cars and parts, he started to be known as the “67” GTX Guy. People looking to buy a “67” GTX would call to see if he had one for sale know where one was for sale. He still receive those calls today. Currently Dennis has two (2) “67” GTX’s left, both were rotisserie restored.
Tony George - 1967 Plymouth GTX Expert and Mopar Nut
Background
Tony George, a lifelong Mopar enthusiast, originally wanted to design cars for a living. He chose teaching as a career and ultimately taught industrial arts with great passion to middle school students for almost 40 years. At the same time, he owned and/or restored countless Mopars to their original factory build. Tony is known and respected for his knowledge of 1966-67 B-Body Dodge and Plymouth cars. He now enjoys his role as a mentor to many who are now restoring their own Mopars and enjoys life in sunny and beautiful Florida.