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1,935 cars – all constructed between October 23
and about December 15, 1969. Encouraged by the
Superbird’s speed potential, Richard Petty returned to
the Plymouth fold for 1970. While he did not win the
1970 NASCAR Grand National championship, he did
score eight of Plymouth’s 21 victories in 1970. Given
their hefty pricing, specialized nature and wild looks,
the Superbird was a slow seller, with many of these
outlandish, extremely specialized cars often taking
several years to finally leave dealer lots. Today, those
very characteristics make the rare Superbird one of the
most iconic and collectible American high-performance
cars ever built. scoops, and front spoiler. The car features all unique
supporting appearance, mechanical, and suspension
Offered from the Lindley Collection of impeccable
muscle cars, this Superbird is car #1723 of Plymouth’s components standard with a HEMI-car production
infamous 1970 NASCAR wing car homologation order, including power steering and power front disc
program. One of just 135 Superbirds that left the factory brakes, with 15-inch Rallye wheels and Goodyear
with 426 HEMI power, this Superbird is rarer still as Polyglas raised white-letter tires. Provenance includes the
one of 77 built with Chrysler’s virtually bulletproof Chrysler Production Broadcast Sheet. An elite level visual
A727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Retaining its inspection by Dave Wise and a formal 60-plus page
matching-numbers engine, the Superbird is restored, written report certifies the rare car’s authenticity, along
refinished, and remains true to its specially-ordered, with listing in the MMC Detroit Global vehicle Registry.
High Impact Code EV2 Tor-Red factory paint color as Designed and built for just one purpose, Plymouth’s wild
stated on the Trim Tag and Broadcast Sheet. The mighty Road Runner-based Superbird kept Chrysler at the forefront
HEMI’s power passes through the TorqueFlite to an 8 of NASCAR competition in a glorious, no-holds-barred
¾-inch rear end with A36 Sure Grip differential and struggle for supremacy against arch-rival Ford during a high
3.55:1 axle ratio. The spacious interior was optioned in point of factory-backed racing. In fact, it highlighted the
black, with Code TX9 interior paint matching the high- lengths that Chrysler was willing to go to win, regardless of
grade trimmed "air foam" black vinyl seats with silver questionable sales forecasts and non-existent profit margins
accents. The dash features a factory tachometer, correct for such a specialized, low-volume automobile program.
Music Master pushbutton AM radio, heater/defroster, This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner HEMI Superbird
and 3-spoke steering wheel with iconic Road Runner truly celebrates the final chapter for Chrysler’s legendary
center cap. Of course, all Superbird special equipment NASCAR “Aero Warriors.”
is present, including J45 hood pins, Superbird graphics – David Neyens
package, aero nose, rear wing, fender-mounted air For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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