The Basil family is very pleased to present for sale this iconic 1970 Plymouth Superbird for your consideration. Basilclassiccars.com is the latest extension of the Basil automotive family, bringing you excellence in the automotive industry for more than 70 years.
The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Daytona were produced in 1970 for that year alone. Chrysler corporation saw the need for these cars to achieve greater competitiveness in the NASCAR racing circuit. Fords Gran Torino was dominating the NASCAR circuit in the late 1960s and as a result, Plymouth lost Richard Petty, their most competitive driver, to Ford, a huge blow to their team. The Superbird and Daytona modifications to the Roadrunner and Charger were shrouded in secrecy and kept from the public. Once released, they were only allowed to compete on the NASCAR circuit if the modified Charger and Roadrunner platform was also made available on the retail market. Subsequently, about 1935 Superbirds and 503 Dodge Daytonas were sent to showrooms across the country, and an uncertain number were sent to NASCAR and the racing circuit. The radical modifications were so successful that Richard Petty, who returned to Plymouth, won 8 races in the new hemi powered Superbird and Buddy Baker crossed the 200mph barrier operating a 1970 Dodge Daytona. These supercars were so successful they dominated 33 out of 48 races they competed in. Due to concerns regarding brakes and tires not being designed to handle speeds exceeding 200mph, NASCAR limited engine cubic inch displacements to 350, which delt a death blow to the Daytona and Superbird models.
This beautiful 1970 Superbird was professionally restored in Nebraska during 2006 thru 2007. Painstaking effort was dedicated to return this Superbird to its exact original condition when it rolled off the assembly line in November of 1969. All body panels, the nose cone and rear wing were properly refinished and repainted in their original Alpine white body color. Correct Plymouth and Superbird decals along with satin black nose color have been properly applied and factory duplicate vinyl roof material has also been installed. The perfectly chromed rear bumper and Plymouth rally wheels wrapped with Indy 500 Fire Hawk white letter tires complete the stunning outward appearance of this exciting classic.
A period and production correct 440 cu in engine was rebuilt and installed and is backed by a 727 torque flight transmission sending power to the rear wheels thru a 3:55 to 1 rear axle. The rear end and transmission have original matching numbers, but the 440 engine is from 1969 and is not original to the car.
The base black bench seat, column shift interior contrasting with, rather than distracting from, the overall beauty of this vehicle has been perfectly and properly restored. 74K miles are shown on the 150mph speedometer and to its left is a factory combination tachometer, clock. Additional factory gauges to the right and an AM radio is centered in the handsome black padded dash. This stunning Superbird is among the finest we have seen and is in perfect show condition. A complete binder depicting the history of this car as well as its restoration comes with this classic and is available to view upon an interested persons request. If you are searching for the perfect Superbird to purchase, this beauty is the one.

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