The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird really don’t need much of an introduction regarding their importance in Mopar racing history, as most NASCAR fans my age or older remember when Buddy Baker broke the 200 MPH barrier behind the wheel of a Daytona. Richard Petty was nearly untouchable on the tracks driving his Superbird, but the rules stated that in order for these cars to qualify for the track, a certain number had to be built for sale to the public. For the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, the typically agreed-upon number is that 1,935 street units were produced, and this one is a beauty!
The seller mentions that the Superbird has been in the same family for a long time, but he’s also very upfront in letting potential buyers know this one’s been restored plus it no longer has the factory engine under the hood. However, he does assure us that the work was all performed painstakingly by a life-long classic car lover and with other Mopar experts. We also get to see the fender tag, along with stacks of receipts, documents, and even the window sticker. FY1 indicates a high-impact factory color of Lemon Twist yellow, with whatever bodywork was performed looking nice, along with the paint.
The majority of Superbirds were originally equipped similarly to this one, with the tag coming in handy again to confirm a 440 4-barrel with an automatic was the original combo. There’s good news and bad here, as the seller says the factory engine had to be replaced to make the car driveable. No details are given as to why, but fortunately, he held onto it and that motor is also included in the sale. In the bay now is a 440 Six Barrel, which was recently started and is said to be running great. It’s not specified if the TorqueFlite is still the factory component.
A front bench seat and column shifter are very common in the Superbird, and almost everything we can see inside appears to be in satisfactory condition or better. If you’ve always wanted a wing car, this one’s in Overland Park, Kansas, only about 300 miles east from where the car was delivered when new in WaKeeney, and it can be found here on eBay. A buy-it-now amount of $235,000 has been posted, but there’s also the option to submit your best offer, so the seller may be ready to talk business. What are your thoughts on this 1970 Plymouth Superbird, and is the asking price in the ballpark?
Living near Talladega I can see these on a regular basis around race weeks. Amazing to me is that owners still drive these around on the country roads in Talladega County. This color would be my favorite of the lot but easy pass considering that’s more than my house cost!
440,Torq-flite is a potent combination🏁
I can remember when theses cars were 25-4500 hundred and nobody wanted them wow have times changed🤔 always a fan of these cars. 440 torque flite more than enough to move this car nicely. Not sure of the price and certainly not in my budget lol 😂. Buy it if u can and enjoy!
I am probably in the minority here but I love Mopars especially Challengers, Cudas and Dusters but to me these Superbirds are butt ugly. I could buy a few nice cars for the money they are asking for this
So, In my humble opinion, this is way overpriced…..the engine change alone helps to devalue it…..also the bench seat, column Torqueflite doesn’t appeal to me anyway…….give me buckets & a Pistol Grip…..so the original block goes with it, not cheap to build, if the condition allows…..how many other factory parts are missing …….what’s the running/driving condition…..even if I had the cash, no thanks…..
May be in the minority here but I think these are butt ugly. Love Mopars especially Challengers and Cudas but not these
Two guys purchased them new in my hometown of Ellenville, NY. One guy smashed his into the Corner Cigar Store and the other guy drove his into the Duval Hotel sign. That was the end of that.
Well I learned something new. I was not aware the Superbird and Daytona came with the 440-4. I thought they only came with the 440-6 or the 426 Hemi
Honestly, how could anyone have walked into a Dodge/Plymouth dealership in 1970, seen a pistol grip shifter, and said ‘gimme that column auto’.
My friends dad has a 70 Superbird. My friend would drive it to school occasionally. Everytime he drove it he would bury the speedo at 150 mph on the drive home from school. With 5 people in the car pegging the speedo was no problem.