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A TRULY AMAZING SURVIVOR, THIS 1970
PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD HAS ACCUMULATED JUST
OVER 6,000 DOCUMENTED MILES AND STANDS AS
PERHAPS THE FINEST REMAINING EXAMPLE OF A
HIGHLY ORIGINAL SUPERBIRD IN EXISTENCE.
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Nearly four times more Superbirds were built than features a remarkably preserved original body,
the prior Daytona, with total Superbird production undercarriage, engine compartment and interior.
reaching 1,935 cars - all constructed between October Equipped with a 426/425hp HEMI V8 engine, it is
23 and December 15, 1969. Suitably encouraged by one of only 77 equipped with Chrysler’s renowned
the Superbird’s speed potential, Richard Petty returned TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Other features
to Plymouth for 1970. While he did not win the 1970 and options include the performance axle package,
NASCAR Grand National championship, he did score power brakes (disc/drum), hood pins, power steering,
eight of Plymouth’s 21 victories for 1970. a black vinyl top, Rally wheels and stripe delete.
Only 135 Superbirds were factory-equipped with Documentation is excellent, including original Fender
the all-out 426/425hp Chrysler Street HEMI V8 Tags, Window Sticker, production Broadcast Sheet,
engine, including this incredible example, Lot and owner's manual. Topping it all off is a Wise
#1400 on the 2022 Scottsdale Auction docket and Vehicle Validation Report from Mopar expert Dave
offered with No Reserve. A truly amazing survivor, Wise, managing partner of MMC Detroit. A true part
this 1970 Plymouth Superbird has accumulated just of American muscle car and motorsports royalty, this
over 6,000 documented miles and stands as perhaps extremely rare, HEMI-powered Superbird is simply an
the finest remaining example of a highly original outstanding example of Chrysler’s legendary NASCAR
Superbird in existence. Professionally repainted to “Aero Warriors” in all possible respects, worthy of the
exact factory standards in extra-cost Code EV2 Tor- finest collections.
Red Hi-Impact paint, the collector-grade Superbird – David C. Neyens
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