In 1963, Plymouth offered a limited number of its B-body cars with the Super Stock Package. That included a 425 hp, 426 cubic inch “Wedge” V8. In essence, these were factory race cars, and estimates are that no more than 200 of them were built. The fender tag on the seller’s car identifies it as one, and it has been freshly restored by its owner over the last 40 years. Located in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, this Mopar masterpiece is available here on eBay for $95,000. Thanks for the “wowzer” tip, Curvette.
The Super Stock package, ideal for drag racing, was available by special order on Savoy, Belvedere, or Fury sedans and hardtops. Besides the hot engine with twin 4-barrel carburetors, Super Stock Plymouths typically came with aluminum body panels for lower weight, a heavy-duty TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and larger exhaust cutouts. To validate one of these cars as “real deal,” the sales code “09” should appear on the fender tag. This car has such a tag.
We’re told this Plymouth was verified by the book, The Complete Guide to the 1963 Plymouth Super Stock Package, and the car’s broadcast sheet has survived along with the owner’s manual and original aluminum keys. We’re told the vehicle has less than 16,000 actual mil,es and the Belvedere has been in the seller’s possession since at least 1986. The beauty machine was restored not long ago, and no miles have been added to it. The engine block is not original but has a factory replacement.
The body, paint, and interior are solid as a rock. The car never had a heater or a radio to begin with, and none have been added. Where possible, original parts were used and rebuilt rather than going with reproduction pieces. That hardware includes the alternator, water pump, air cleaners, manifolds, carburetors, and more. The battery can be found in the trunk for better weight distribution, just like Plymouth intended. While the seller’s price may sound high, he/she is probably right in that you couldn’t duplicate this car elsewhere for less.
Red Rocket 🚀 🏁
Absolutely amazing restoration. I cant help but think of the Beach Boys,” Superstock Dart is winding out in low, but my Fuel injected Stingrays really starting to go…”
In the song, the Vette wins… However, I remember a magazine doing a real deal drag race test between a genuine Fuel injected ’63 Vette and a Super Stock Dodge. The Dodge won, every time. They did admit the driver was carefully granny shifting the 4 speed Vette, the Super Stock Dodge with the Bullet proof Torqueflite was consistent, just plank it and go every time. These 426 engines are just really cool to look at with those dual quads and dual air cleaners. Beautiful car. And another great find by Curvette. Enjoyed your write up Russ.
Thanks for BB reference , Dave, getting further and further away. 1st thing I thought of along those lines, was the Little Old Lady from Pasadena. Since it’s unlikely a Dodge of this vintage will come along, this is close enough. I read somewhere, that story was true. Story went, ( and subject to correction is welcome), Jan, or Dean, was in the Pasadena police station, when the cops brought in the “little old lady”. Jan, or Dean, asked what the deal was, and a detective said, she had been terrorizing Colorado Blvd. with her sons red ’62(?) Super Stock Dodge. A song was born.
Another great song refference Howard!! I never knew that about the songs background. I can totally see that happening. I know Dead Mans Curve was absolutely based on a real location, the land marks they referenced were all real.
-Dave
… there is a pair of these that show up@ cars & coffee in the Pasadena area… a ’62 and ’63 … same motor & drive train… radio & heater delete…
Stunning machines.
Wow, 16,000 miles. That’s 64,000 trips down the 1/4 mile! Let’s all chip in and buy this car for Howard.
Talkin’ about me, right? Aw, that’s mighty kind, Rex, just the thing to give my retirement a boost, go from a toilet to a Super Stock Plymouth,,why not? :)
Beautiful car, expensive for a reason. This is a well thought out and written ad. They give lots of part numbers and description of the work done and by who. The only thing the left out is when.
Every run is probably 1 to 1 1/2 miles from the time they left their pit stall to their return. Most of it’s mileage would have been racked up on the street, possibly after its retirement, going to and from show and at cruises.
Steve R
Rex…. I’ll throw in $30 💁♂️
Stan and Rex I have a $20 in my wallet I can chip in and I’ll bring a box of donuts. And a huge bonus for Howard, it’s an automatic!! Just kidding Howard.
-Dave
And I’ll write a check.
If it’s no good,I’ll write you another one.
Just an amazing restoration on a car built to do one thing and do it better than anything that lined up next to it.