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Auto Blog
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Rare 1970 Plymouth Superbird For Sale With Just 5,447 Miles
One rare bird Imagine living in the late 1960s to early 1970s, and being used to the relatively square muscle cars of the time. Sure, a 1968 Dodge Charger is a damn hot car, but it's not exactly shapely. Enter the Plymouth Superbird, a one-year-only, highly modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner. This particular one is for sale on Exotic Car Trader, and you can check out the listing by clicking here. The Superbird was Plymouth's reply to other stock car racing designs of the time, including the Dodge Charger Daytona, Ford Torino Talladega, and Mercury Cyclone. The Superbird has become famous for its sloped, aerodynamic nose cone and massive, park bench-like wing on the rear. Engine choices were either a 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi V8 or the 'V-Code' 440 cu in (7.2 L) Super Commando V8 with either a four-barrel or six-barrel carburetor. Only around 1,935 Superbirds were produced for the U.S. market, and believe it or not, Plymouth had trouble selling them as their design was too extreme for the time. Production numbers seem to be split between 135 Hemi V8 Superbirds and 716 440 cu in six-barrel Superbirds, with the rest being powered by the 440 cu in four-barrel engine. 1970 Plymouth Superbird — Source: Exotic Car Trader This Superbird could be yours This particular example is one of the 716 Superbirds equipped with the 440 cu in engine and a six-barrel carburetor. Not only is it an unrestored, numbers-matching car with a mere 5,447 miles on the odometer, but it's also reportedly the 200th Superbird completed and the 100th one to be equipped with the V-Code 440 cu in V8. Everything on this car is complete, from the interior to the decals to the factory wheels. Not only does it come with ample documentation to prove its worth, including its original window sticker, factory invoice, shipping notice, warranty punch card, MSO, and two broadcast sheets, but it also won a FIVA/HVA Preservation Award at Meadowbrook Concours of America in Rochester, Michigan. Even the history behind this example is pretty fascinating, with a storied ownership since new. The 440 cu in V8 even has its factory exhaust, hoses, and belts, the latter of which is probably not a great thing unless this car has been kept in a climate-controlled environment for the majority of its life. It might lose points with some enthusiasts for being equipped with the 3-speed Torqueflite 727 automatic transmission rather than the 4-speed manual, but it thankfully has the A36 Performance Axle package with 3.55 gears. 1970 Plymouth Superbird 1970 Plymouth Superbird Final thoughts Rare and sought-after cars tend to have unattainable prices for those like you and me, and this 1970 Plymouth Superbird is no exception. The seller is currently asking $574,999, so 'cheap' is not a word I would even utter around this car. Is that too much? Well, this exact car failed to sell at Mecum's 2024 Kissimmee auction for $375,000, so it might be. If Hagerty's valuation tool is to be believed, a Concours-condition 1970 Superbird with this engine and transmission configuration is worth approximately $403,000. Regardless of its value, there's no denying that this is one damn cool Bird, and its future owner is going to be mighty lucky to have this in their garage. About the Author Gabriel Ionica View Profile
Miami Herald
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Rare 1970 Plymouth Superbird For Sale With Just 5,447 Miles
Imagine living in the late 1960s to early 1970s, and being used to the relatively square muscle cars of the time. Sure, a 1968 Dodge Charger is a damn hot car, but it's not exactly shapely. Enter the Plymouth Superbird, a one-year-only, highly modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner. This particular one is for sale on Exotic Car Trader, and you can check out the listing by clicking here. The Superbird was Plymouth's reply to other stock car racing designs of the time, including the Dodge Charger Daytona, Ford Torino Talladega, and Mercury Cyclone. The Superbird has become famous for its sloped, aerodynamic nose cone and massive, park bench-like wing on the rear. Engine choices were either a 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi V8 or the "V-Code" 440 cu in (7.2 L) Super Commando V8 with either a four-barrel or six-barrel carburetor. Only around 1,935 Superbirds were produced for the U.S. market, and believe it or not, Plymouth had trouble selling them as their design was too extreme for the time. Production numbers seem to be split between 135 Hemi V8 Superbirds and 716 440 cu in six-barrel Superbirds, with the rest being powered by the 440 cu in four-barrel engine. This particular example is one of the 716 Superbirds equipped with the 440 cu in engine and a six-barrel carburetor. Not only is it an unrestored, numbers-matching car with a mere 5,447 miles on the odometer, but it's also reportedly the 200th Superbird completed and the 100th one to be equipped with the V-Code 440 cu in V8. Everything on this car is complete, from the interior to the decals to the factory wheels. Not only does it come with ample documentation to prove its worth, including its original window sticker, factory invoice, shipping notice, warranty punch card, MSO, and two broadcast sheets, but it also won a FIVA/HVA Preservation Award at Meadowbrook Concours of America in Rochester, Michigan. Even the history behind this example is pretty fascinating, with a storied ownership since new. The 440 cu in V8 even has its factory exhaust, hoses, and belts, the latter of which is probably not a great thing unless this car has been kept in a climate-controlled environment for the majority of its life. It might lose points with some enthusiasts for being equipped with the 3-speed Torqueflite 727 automatic transmission rather than the 4-speed manual, but it thankfully has the A36 Performance Axle package with 3.55 gears. Rare and sought-after cars tend to have unattainable prices for those like you and me, and this 1970 Plymouth Superbird is no exception. The seller is currently asking $574,999, so "cheap" is not a word I would even utter around this car. Is that too much? Well, this exact car failed to sell at Mecum's 2024 Kissimmee auction for $375,000, so it might be. If Hagerty's valuation tool is to be believed, a Concours-condition 1970 Superbird with this engine and transmission configuration is worth approximately $403,000. Regardless of its value, there's no denying that this is one damn cool Bird, and its future owner is going to be mighty lucky to have this in their garage. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Drive
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Plymouth Superbird Sold for $1.65M in 2022. It Just Brought $418,000 at Auction
The latest car news, reviews, and features. In 2022, car collector Bobby Knudsen bought a 1970 Plymouth Superbird—you know, the one with the massive rear wing—for a record-breaking $1.65 million (after buyer's fees). Unfortunately for Knudsen's family, its value took a massive nosedive when they sold the numbers-matching muscle car at the Indy Mecum Auction over the weekend without reserve, as its new owner only paid $418,000 for it. Knudsen passed last December, so his family sold off 25 cars from his collection, including a few racing Pontiac Catalinas, a 1959 Nash Metropolitan, and, of course, the aforementioned Superbird. I'm not sure I've ever seen a classic car drop in value as much as Knudsen's Plymouth, but that could be because he massively overpaid for it three years ago. Even in its incredible unrestored condition, with 33,085 original miles, and rare automatic transmission (only 77 of these came with autos from the factory), this Superbird wasn't worth the $1.5 million Knudsen bid on it. At the time of his July 2022 bid, the priciest Superbird was $990,000, according to Hagerty. During the auction, this Superbird looked like it was going to sell for around $1.1 million, when Knudsen jumped up to $1.5 million to seal the deal. It's doubtful that the car realistically leaped half a million dollars in value during those six months, but he wanted his badly enough to knowingly overbid for it. Knudsen's Superbird wasn't the only one to sell at this past weekend's Mecum auction in Indy, though. The other sold for $550,000, with just under 21,000 miles on it. His family seems to have gotten the fair market price for his car, which proves just how far values have fallen in only three years. Mecum With its short-lived NASCAR pedigree, monstrous 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8, and iconic tall wing, it's easy to understand why the Superbird is so desirable. Still, this car's story is a painful reminder that everything has its fair price, no matter how desirable it may be to someone. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@ Nico DeMattia is a staff writer at The Drive. He started writing about cars on his own blog to express his opinions when no one else would publish them back in 2015, and eventually turned it into a full-time career.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Seized Superbird and Mopars to Headline Freije & Freije's Annual Spring Big Boy Toy Auction
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Freije & Freije's Annual Spring Big Boy Toy Auction is set to deliver Mopar muscle mania this season, with a no-reserve 1970 Plymouth Superbird from the Jamey Noel Seized Collection leading the high-powered pack. Offered on behalf of the Clark County Circuit Court, the iconic Petty Blue Superbird—VIN RM23V0A162334—is one of the most anticipated lots of the auction. Powered by a 440 Six Pack and automatic transmission, this winged warrior is said to retain its numbers-matching status, complete with original fender tag, build sheet, and a Govier report verifying its authenticity. With just 42,109 miles on the odometer, this example of NASCAR homologation history comes with a headline-making backstory: it was seized during the ongoing investigation into former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and is being sold with . Joining the Superbird are two other notable muscle machines—both with reserves but equally crowd-worthy. The first is a factory Plum Crazy Purple 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T coupe (VIN: JS23N0B300645). This true R/T is equipped with a 383-cubic-inch V8, TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and a host of factory options including air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, rally dash, and black bucket seats with console. Wearing BF Goodrich tires on Mopar Rally wheels, the odometer reads just 27,000 miles. Modern muscle is represented in the form of a striking 2014 Dodge Viper SRT-10 GTS. Painted in white with black and red stripes, this venomous V10 supercar delivers 640 horsepower through a six-speed manual transmission. With luxury touches such as leather seats, navigation, rearview camera, and premium audio, this Viper has just 7,683 miles from new. The ANNUAL SPRING BIG BOY TOY AUCTIONtakes place indoors on May 2nd and 3rd at the resort in French Lick Indiana. To consign, please contact Josh Settles at josh.s@ There will be 500+ lots for sale including classic cars and automobilia. Many vehicles are selling at NO RESERVE. Register to bid today! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Corvette And Porsche 911 Get Daytona Wing Treatment
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Homologation rules of racing such as NASCAR's version that mandates 500 cars be built and sold to the public before having access to their racing circuit gave birth to many of the most desired cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Limited production runs of cars such as the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird created a demand with a severe lack of supply all in the name of racing. At Talladega Speedway on March 24, 1970, Buddy Baker became the first ever to wind a car up to 200 mph on a NASCAR track. The car was a 1969 Charger Daytona that went on to win two races in 1969 and four in 1970 along side the Superbird claiming eight victories in its only year of production. Seeing just how well these cars can do on the track, enthusiasts and designers have never been able to get enough despite the fact that the design was ruled out of the race in 1971. Paying homage to the radically aerodynamic design of the 1969 Dodge Charger, a Kia Motors Europe exterior designer took a few key aspects of the design and applied it to renderings of two already very aerodynamic and iconic cars with similar racing histories. The results are nothing short of intriguing, a C3 Vet in a greenish gold tint sporting the massive Daytona wing and badging and a similarly colored Porsche 911 with the big wing and a call out to what he believes to be the German equivalent to the Dayton 500. While the almost experimental looking colors, big wings, and almost flat aerodynamic styles that Dodge dreamed up for their drive to dominate the track may not have been for everyone, there is no doubting the uniqueness. Likewise, this very talented designers renderings have certainly struck a similar chord. If you'd like to see them for yourself you can find them on Instagram posted under the username marcell_sebestyen.
