Vehicle Description
Yes, it's real and documented. Yes, it's numbers-matching. Yes,
received an accurate rotisserie restoration. Yes, we are just as
excited about this one as you are. Yes, that is 9,000 documented
original miles. A real-deal 1970 Plymouth Superbird, in arguably
the best color around, is an opportunity you may never see
again.
For the few that don't understand its significance, just know that
the Superbird is a one-year only special edition that was literally
a racecar sold to the public. Plymouth improved on its sibling, the
Dodge Charger Daytona, to build an aerodynamic car that would
dominate NASCAR. While the long front end and tall spoiler seemed
like track-only pieces, NASCAR rules meant that Plymouth would need
to build at least 1920 examples for the road (total was around 1935
with far fewer survivors today.) This racecar history and rarity is
why this example was given such a thorough rotisserie restoration
in 2002. The sheetmetal is amazingly straight, and the distinct
pointed nose is attached better than even the specialty fit was
from Plymouth. The Lemon Twist is the ideal color, because it comes
from the High Impact catalog. This glossy presentation is
contrasted nicely with the black vinyl roof, Plymouth side
graphics, and blackout details on the front end. In fact, this
whole special coupe has been nicely detailed with hood pins, Rallye
wheels, and the correct Road Runner reflective graphics on the
hallmark rear wing. As you look through the documentation, you'll
see they kept an eye on resorting this one to proper original
standards, and that makes sense considering this is quite special
with a low 9,080 miles on the odometer.
While the Road Runners were budget-friendly Plymouths, the
Superbirds were in a rare class all their own. So it's great to
have a high-spec interior direct from the factory. And just like
the exterior, this has been restored for a show-worthy
presentation. The deep black coordinates with the exterior accents
and has the look of quality. Bucket seats, a center console, and an
AM/FM radio are true 1960s premium pieces. And the power windows
are a factory-correct feature that makes this Superbird as rare as
1 of 3 ever! There's the Road Runner cartoon emblem in the center
of the correct wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, but you know
this is no kid's show. Because beyond that is the full gauge panel
with the tach/clock combo next to the large speedo.
Every time you open the hood, your heart will beat a little faster.
The bright block of the 440 cubic-inch Super Commando motor is the
only thing brighter than the lemony yellow in this amazingly clean
engine bay. The monster motor looks like it belonged here since day
one, because it has. This numbers-matching V8 has been well looked
after over the years to keep it both a great runner and highly
original. Topped with a four-barrel carburetor, the big block fires
up with the kind of roar that reminds you this is a racecar you can
hang a license plate on. And as you follow the path of the pipes in
the undercarriage photos, you can really see the level of detail in
a proper rotisserie restoration. The A727 Torqueflite three-speed
automatic is original to the car, and it's the beefy kind of unit
that can handle NASCAR-worthy power. Add in power steering and
power brakes w/discs up front, and it's easy to handle this wild
rare bird.
This is a numbers-matching, highly documented Superbird comes with
the original window sticker, dealer invoice, a partial factory
buildsheet, title docs, restoration photos, and Galen Govier
documentation. So while the legend is that the Superbirds were
created to lure Richard Petty back to Plymouth, we don't have to
tell you anymore to lure you into our showroom. The only problem
will be if you're not quick enough to grab this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. Call today!!!