1970 Plymouth Roadrunner

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys Hershey event, 9 - 10 October 2024.
Offered Without Reserve $125,000 - $175,000 USD

• Retains its original, numbers-matching 440-cu.-in. Six-Pack V-8 engine
• Factory-correct finishes of Tor Red (EV2) over white bucket-seat (P6XW) interior
• Four-speed manual gearbox with pistol grip shifter; Dana 9 -inch rear axle with 3.54:1 Sure Grip differential
• Features iconic Tic-Toc-Tach combination gauge and Beep, Beep Road Runner Horn
• Rides on 15-inch Rallye wheels shod in period-correct Goodyear Polyglas GT tires

With its towering rear spoiler, streamlined nose cone, and outsized graphics, the Plymouth Superbird represents a summit in the muscle car era and remains one of Americas most iconic automotive shapes. Designed using rented wind tunnels and engineers on loan from NASA, the Superbird was aimed solely at luring NASCAR King Richard Petty back into the Plymouth family after his departure for Ford a year earlier. The slippery car could reach speeds over 200 mph on the track and succeeded in bringing the King back to Plymouth, where he won 18 races the following season. Unfortunately, the cars success led to its downfall with NASCAR, which effectively banned aerodynamic aids in 1971, forcing Plymouth to abandon the Superbird after just one year.

Sporting the hallmarks of a full restoration, this Superbird is finished in its handsome factory dress of Tor Red (EV2) over a white bucket-seat interior without console (P6XW). The cars fender tag states it was constructed with a Dana 9 -inch rear axle, 3.54:1 Sure Grip differential, and four-speed manual transmission with iconic pistol grip shifter. The cabin features MOPARs iconic Tic-Toc-Tach combination gauge as well as the Road Runners signature Beep, Beep Looney Toons-inspired horn. Most importantly, the car has been confirmed to retain its original, numbers-matching 440-cubic-inch Six-Pack V-8 engine fed by a trio of Holley two-barrel carburetors.

Long preferred for their more user-friendly driving experience, 440 Six-Pack Superbirds are prized by enthusiasts looking to enjoy their winged machines on the open road. With its numbers-engine, handsome factory livery, and pistol grip shifter, this Superbird has much to recommend it for the MOPAR enthusiast looking to conjure a bit of the Kings motorsport magic.
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