Only an estimated 43 Petty Blue Superbirds made total! Galen Govier
verified it's an original Petty Blue car. It is the most desirable
and rarest color. Why 43 made? To honor Richard Petty's number: 43.
He was "The King" of NASCAR. Only 1,920 Superbirds were made total,
only 1 year production. This one has received a stunning ground up
refurbishment by a professional shop. We have a stack of receipts.
It's powered by the correct date coded 440 with a Six Barrel
upgrade. This Superbird is one of the wildest production cars ever
made. Only 1,920 Superbirds ever made total in any
configuration.
Superbird Story: 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: 1 of 43 factory Petty Blue cars, by far the most
desirable color! Spoilers, scoops, and nose cone, this original
Superbird has it all! The paint was applied with great detail then
polished to a slick finish. Looking down the side of the body it is
straight as a laser beam with smooth contours and crisp lines. The
panels are all nicely aligned with great gaps. They actually used
Coronet fenders to match the extended hood. They all had vinyl tops
to cover the modifications to the rear window. The bold decals are
in excellent shape. The vinyl top looks fresh. The glass is in good
shape including the pushed out rear window. The windshield pillars
are capped in stainless trim for aerodynamics. The hideaway
headlights are in working condition. The rear bumper was rechromed
and has a beautiful shine. It's sitting on 15" Rallye wheels that
are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
INTERIOR: Rare and desirable! Bucket seats with center console
typically adds $10,000 to the price of these cars. Both the front
and rear seats have been totally refurbished and are very comfy. It
has seatbelts front and back. The center console and shifter look
to be original but in great shape. The door panels and rear side
panels were all replaced and look fantastic too. The dash pad is in
great shape with no cracks. The remainder of the dash, gauge bezel,
and Rallye gauges all appear to be originals that are in very nice
condition. The steering wheel and column appear to be original as
well. The headliner does not sag, and the carpeting was replaced.
All the interior light are working too.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Nice looking 440 Six Barrel here!
Professionally refurbished! It has the correct date and casting
number. The 6 pack was added during restoration and is not
original. Upgraded with a Mopar electronic ignition plus it has
date coded spark plug wires. The radiator and wiper motor both look
fresh. The squirters are hooked up. It's equipped with power
steering and power brakes. The high flow exhaust manifolds are just
too cool. The battery is properly secured and has a reproduction
topper. Of course, the famous purple "beep beep" horn is hooked up
and working. The underside of the trunk lid, fender wells, and
firewall are all painted Petty Blue just like the body. The
original fender tag is still in place.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk, lid and jamb are painted slick
just like the body. A reproduction sticker was added and the
weatherstrip was replaced. Inside is equipped with a spare tire,
lug wrench and both jacks. One is for the rear bumper, and a
scissors jack for the front. It also has a rubber trunk mat. Under
the mat is all pristine, solid steel that is painted Petty Blue
just like the exterior.
UNDERSIDE: Body colored floorboards! The steering and front
suspension components have all been gone through and work well.
It's all been neatly painted black and looks great. Has a big fat
swaybar as well. The rear leaf springs look fresh and we installed
new shocks out back. It has power front disc brakes, and the
emergency brake is hooked up with fresh hardware too. Nice looking
full dual exhaust system with crossover pipe. It even has the
correct polished tips exiting under the rear bumper. The gas tank
was replaced and has all new lines too. Looking up at the correct
date coded 440 engine it has very nice looking Hemi Orange paint
and no visible leaks. The 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission
also looks recently serviced. The driveshaft was rebuilt and has
fresh u-joints. That transfers the power back to an 8 3/4" rear end
that looks fantastic. The floors are all solid and rust free with
neatly applied Petty Blue paint.
SERVICE: Our shop manager inspected this car, and we replaced the
spark plugs, replaced the rear shocks, and installed a window stop.
This car was extremely dialed and when we purchased it!
1 of 43 ever made! I have nothing else to say. Cars this rare sell
themselves. Don't hesitate because this Superbird will fly out of
our showroom!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always
available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is
to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase
the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed
within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific
vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view
it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be
refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.
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Options:
6 Barrel carbs
Power steering
Power brakes
Factory gauges
Bucket seats
Center console
Nose cone
Tall spoiler
Hideaway headlights
Scoops
Spoilers
Rallye wheels
Hood pins
Both Jacks
