INTRODUCTION: This is a genuine Superbird, born with a 440,
4-speed, and Dana rear! It still retains its original fender tag,
and has photos verifying its authenticity. It has just completed a
fresh rotisserie restoration and has been thoughtfully upgraded for
modern performance. Under the hood is a powerful Mopar Mega Block
472 Hemi, backed by upgraded components throughout. It's equipped
with Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes for confident stopping power, a
Control Freaks front suspension, rack & pinion steering for
improved handling, and upgraded gauges to keep everything in
check.
EXTERIOR: The body was restored from a bare shell that was
professionally acid dipped, with new quarter panels installed
during the build. There is zero rust! It is straight from front to
back with excellent panel fit, the doors close properly and the
headlights open as they should. Retaining its original aerodynamic
nose cone and rear wing, this Superbird also features the
aerodynamic windshield pillar covers and pushed out rear window
that made the design legendary. It has been refinished in its
original B5 Blue color with a deep, glossy shine, while the bold
Superbird decals have been replaced. The restoration went further
with new glass throughout, along with refreshed chrome and trim.
The vinyl top is new, weatherstripping has been replaced, and it
sits proudly on a brand new set of 15x8 Rallye wheels wrapped in
new BFGoodrich tires that are fatter in the rear for an aggressive
stance.
INTERIOR: The interior has been completely restored. Hidden from
view are all new wiring harnesses on the floor is fresh carpet,
embroidered floor mats, and a full set of seatbelts front and rear.
The seats have been rebuilt with new cushioning and fresh
upholstery, while the door panels have all been replaced. The dash
pad and instrument bezel are in excellent condition, complemented
by a modern set of gauges and a retro style stereo mounted in the
factory location. The steering wheel is in excellent shape and
retains the iconic "beep beep" horn. Unique to the Superbird, the
rear package shelf is new, along with a fresh headliner installed
front to back. Finishing it off is the factory pistol grip shifter
rising from the floor!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood sits an Elephant on steroids
powerplant- a Mopar Mega Block 472 HEMI producing over 600
horsepower! This freshly built engine features dual quad carbs, MSD
ignition, coated headers, and is finished in HEMI Orange with
factory style air cleaner and crinkle finish valve covers. The
front of the engine is equipped with a CVF runner system featuring
billet pulleys and brackets, serpentine belt, chrome Powermaster
alternator, and chrome power steering components. It runs cool with
an upgraded aluminum radiator and factory shroud, and is equipped
with a Wilwood master cylinder. All components present fresh and
detailed. The three speed wiper motor is in place and functional,
along with the complete battery hold down, washer system, working
horns, and new vacuum system for the headlights. The engine bay is
beautifully finished in B5 Blue, retaining the original fender tag,
and the VIN stamp clearly present on the core support.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Fully refinished in B5 Blue and the trunk floor
is solid metal throughout. The weatherstrip, trunk mat, rear seat
divider, and wiring have all been replaced for a clean, functional
presentation.
UNDERSIDE: Virtually brand new throughout. Up front, it's been
upgraded with a Control Freaks suspension and steering system,
featuring tubular control arms, coilover adjustable gas shocks, and
rack & pinion steering for precise handling. In back it has new
leaf springs, bushings, and shocks. It has an all new Wilwood brake
system- lines, hoses, and e-brake cables and it's upgraded with
drilled and slotted disc brakes at all four wheels. It also
features a great sounding custom TTI exhaust with an X-pipe,
exiting through the factory tips. The fuel system has been
completely replaced, including the tank. Looking up at the motor,
everything is fresh, including an extra capacity oil pan. It has a
rebuilt 18 spline 833 4-speed transmission, and the rebuilt
driveshaft leads back to its original Dana 60 rear end with 3.54
Sure-Grip gears that has recently been serviced. The underbody is
exceptionally clean, it has its original floors including the
4-speed "hump". No rust, just solid clean metal painted B5 blue.
It's been reinforced with welded subframe connectors from front to
back for added strength and stability.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to service the essentials on every car
we sell.
CONCLUSION: This is one heck of an opportunity to own a legendary
Superbird with true supercar status. Highly collectible and
unquestionably iconic, this is a real factory born 4-speed car
equipped with a Dana rear end. With its thoughtful upgrades and
exceptional restoration, you can put this legend on the road and
enjoy an unbelievable amount of fun while owning one of the most
celebrated muscle cars of all time!
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. Each
one was hand assembled at a remote location. They were rather
obnoxious looking and impractical as an everyday car so 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!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Original fender tag
Power steering
Rack & pinion
4 wheel disc brakes
Pistol grip shifter
Dual quads
Dana 60 rear
3.54 Sure Grip
Modern gauges
Retro stereo
Embroidered mats
15" Rallye wheels
