In 1991, shallow pockets forced Bill Wiemann to sell his 12 muscle cars. He got $200,000 for a collection that included a '69 Plymouth 6-Pack Road Runner, a '70 Dodge Charger and a '70 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda (think the General Lee from "The Dukes of Haz-zard"). But the loss hurt So much so that after making a killing in commercial real estate, he bought back the cars, one by one, at auctions. This time, however, Wiemann grabbed limited editions and convertibles, spending more than he cares to total. Earlier this year, he paid $2.16 million just for the 'Cuda (it cost $5,200 new in 1970). It's now boarded with his 6ther prizes in a garage with a transparent door he can gaze through from his bedroorm the cars are treated to classic rock because, he says, it makes them happy. "Some people love art and think nothing of popping $20 million on a painting," says Wiemann, 45, of Phoenix. "For me, it's muscle cars."
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