This is the hard-to-miss, and very short lived, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (RM23U0A166254). This Superbird is the 1,054th example of just approximately less than 2,000 examples produced in 1970. This example is finished in ‘Corporate Blue’ (999), 1 of believed under 50 examples finished in this spectacular color. From the factory, this Superbird was equipped with a number of desirable options such as the 440 C.I.D. Super Commando V-8 and 4 BBL Carburation (E86), vinyl bucket seats (P6XA), special order vinyl roof (V19), and much more. The 1970 Plymouth Superbird was essentially a short-lived, highly modified version of the original Plymouth Road Runner, and it came from the factory with one of the world’s largest factory wings, and well-known graphics printed throughout the car to make it clearly different from the stock Road Runners. The Super Bird was designed and created specifically for NASCAR racing, and also as a way to lure former NASCAR driver Richard Petty back to the Plymouth brand for the 1970 racing season. Today, Richard Petty’s Dinoco Blue Superbird now resides at the Richard Petty Museum, in Level Cross, North Carolina. The same “Dinoco Blue” is also shown in the movie CARS (2006). Superbirds had three engine options: the 426 Hemi producing 425hp, the 440 Six barrel producing 390hp, and the 440 four barrel producing 375hp. Only 135 Superbirds in total were fitted with the 426 Hemi V8, making that engine the rarest of the the three. The 426 engine was used in competition and was homologated by producing the minimum number required.
How many made? Under 2,000 examples built total, this car being 1 of 50 in this particular color
Engine: 440 four barrel V8 375hp
Debut: The SuperBird was essentially a modified Plymouth Roadrunner and didn’t have a formal debut as it’s own car.
Top speed: more than 150mph
0-60mph: around 4.8 seconds
Photo credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly
1970 Plymouth Superbird
27.08.2024
Plymouth