Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$100,000 - $125,000
Number 637 of 1,920 builtOriginal 440-4V "Super Commando" V-8
engineJust 32,913 original miles and three owners from newOffered
from the Ray Evernham Collection
To enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike, the 1970 Plymouth
Superbird is one of the wildest, most daring car designs of all
time. Built at a time when "King" Richard Petty ruled the "anything
goes" world of NASCAR racing, the Superbird combined solid Mopar
engineering and horsepower with wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics to
create a racing powerhouse that dominated the superspeedways in the
1970 racing season. Due to NASCAR homologation rules, approximately
1,920 Superbirds also made their way to the public streets, joining
the Dodge Charger Daytona as the wildest production vehicle ever
seen up to that time. The car on offer is one of these rare
street-tuned "winged warriors."
Offered from the private collection of legendary NASCAR crew chief
Ray Evernham, this Superbird is number 637 of the 1,920 built for
street use. It is in incredible original condition with just 32,913
original miles on the odometer and has had just three documented
owners from new, including Mr. Evernham. It wears Tor Red paint
over the uncommon white vinyl interior and is powered by its
original, 440-cu. in. V-8 engine fueled by a four-barrel
carburetor. It features the uncommon and highly desirable console
shifted automatic transmission. Without question, this is one of
the finest and most original 440 "Super Commando" powered
Superbirds in existence today.
For the 1971 season, NASCAR made rule changes that rendered the
"winged warriors" all but obsolete. NASCAR slowed down, backing
away from the breakneck top speeds well in excess of the 200 mph
achieved at places like Talladega and Daytona. This documented
Superbird is a true time capsule of this era of American racing. It
serves as a reminder of a time when innovation and horsepower ruled
and is a statement of pure speed from a bygone era that can never
be repeated.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.