Article posted: 10/29/2012 10:46 AM

Trio of classic cars pay tribute to Halloween orange

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1969 Ford Boss 302 Mustang

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1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS

A soldier serving overseas in 1972 first ordered this Ontario Orange Camaro SS from a Chevy dealer in New Jersey.

Kelly's license plate alludes to the Dodge's six-pack, multicarb engine setup.

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Tim Kelly found his Hemi Orange ride in Cedar Lake, Ind. It needed extensive bodywork, but was exactly the genuine Dodge muscle car he wanted.

Rod Newberry of Hoffman Estates put a new engine in his1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS that is reminiscent of his drag-racing days.

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Mitchell selected Calypso Coral paint for his Boss 302 Mustang. "The color just pops in the sun and really turns heads," he says.

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T

Patrick Mitchell of Elgin had his eye on this 1969 Ford Boss 302 Mustang since first seeing it in the late 1970s. He finally was able to make the purchase in 2002.

Chevy engine

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No matter the season, classic muscle cars are always easy to fall in love with. For the third straight year at Halloween, we've assembled a group of four-wheeled bruisers, each sporting a paint job drawn straight from the local pumpkin patch.