This is a genuine Superbird! Verified in the VIN, original fender
tag, 3 build sheets, warranty booklet and Galen Govier listed it in
the registry. # match motor. It has had the same owner the last 20
years. It underwent a rotisserie restoration about 20 years ago and
has been well cared for since.
The story behind the rise and fall, then rise again of the Winged
Warriors:
In 1969 the Dodge Daytona was built to win NASCAR races. The
engineers at Mopar squeezed all the horsepower they could out of
their cars, so they called in a rocket scientist to increase speed
with aerodynamics. Every bend curve and arch served a purpose. It
wasn't for show, it was to win races and that is what it did. It
was the first car to ever exceed 200 mph on a closed-circuit track.
Over at Plymouth their star NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, was
handicapped by the limitations of the Road Runner so he jumped ship
and went to Ford. In 1970 it was Plymouth that would carry on the
Winged Warrior program with the Superbird. It was an attempt to
lure back Petty and win races, both were achieved. As a matter of
fact, it won so many races it caused its own demise. The top speeds
these cars were achieving caused NASCAR to change their rules which
brought a quick end to the Winged Warriors. NASCAR regulations said
the manufacturers had to offer whatever they were racing as a
production car to the public. They were rather obnoxious looking
and impractical as an everyday car. They collected dust at the
dealer showrooms, some dealers went as far as to remove the nose
and wing. Today they are considered the holy grail of muscle
cars!
EXTERIOR: The wildest looking car of the muscle car era! It wasn't
just to be gimmicky, this is a wind tunnel tested aerodynamic super
car in it's day. Starting up front is the metal nose cone with flip
up headlights. The longer fenders were from a Coronet and have
scoops on top. The hood is extended and held closed with racing
pins. The windshield pillars are covered with stainless caps to be
more aerodynamic. The rear window is smaller, more slanted and
flush mounted. Each car had a vinyl top to cover the modifications
of the window. Then of course there's the wing: made of aluminum
it's adjustable and functional providing as much as 600 lbs of down
force. The condition of this body and it's parts is very good. Dry,
clean, straight metal. Repainted Lemon Twist yellow, it's 20 years
old and shows really well. The vinyl top is excellent. Windshield
looks new. The vent window frames, mirrors, handles, and bumper are
shiny chrome. Weather strips were replaced. 15 inch rally wheels
were repainted, the trim is excellent.
INTERIOR: It's a factory white interior. The door panels,
upholstery and headrests have all been replaced. The dash area is
clean, not beat up, cut or broken. It has an in-dash tachometer,
original radio. Excellent headliner and visors. These all have an
extended rear shelf because of the modified rear window.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Original vin # matching 440-375 hp Super
Commando. It looks completely stock: the manifolds, valve covers
and air cleaner. It even has dated Chrysler plug wires, the heat
shield and tube going to the air cleaner, correct hose clamps etc.
It features power steering and brakes. The components are clean and
proper: original Roadrunner horns, squirters are hooked up, battery
is properly secured. It has it's original trim tag and matching VIN
on core support. The engine bay is clean metal painted matching
yellow.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: These cars come with 2 jacks and this car has
them. It has the correct bumper jack and a scissors jack because
there is no front bumper. The spare is a rally wheel. Solid metal
painted yellow. It has the matching VIN on the 1/4 panel lip.
UNDERSIDE: It was flipped on a rotisserie and all components were
removed. The underside metal is all dry and clean. The floors,
frame rails, rockers are mint. The factory seams are crisp. It was
painted Lemon Twist body color. The fuel system was replaced
including the tank. It has the original style dual exhaust with and
chrome tips, electric cutouts were added. The front-end steering
and suspension was completely rebuilt. The rear suspension was also
rebuilt. The brake system was restored: the lines were replaced,
the e-brake is hooked up, it has disc in front. Looking up at the
motor it is clean, the starter looks fresh. It has the correct
casting codes and date; the original vin stamp matches the car. It
has the correct 727 Torqueflite automatic, it looks clean. Correct
8 3/4 rear end.
SERVICE: We inspected the car and tightened the belts, adjusted the
carb and timing, repaired the reverse lights, changed the oil and
filter kit in the trans, repaired the horn and dome light.
You can own the wildest car of the muscle car era. It will be the
center piece of any collection, the talk of any show. Only about
half the Superbirds had the hidden VIN stamped on the core support
and quarter panel, this has them both. I was told by a serious
Mopar collector that adds about 10% in value because it helps
verify it is authentic. These do nothing but climb in value, the
question is why wouldn't you buy it?
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Power steering
Power disc brakes
Nose cone
Rear wing
Both jacks
Rally wheels
Tachometer
3 build sheets
Fender tag