In today’s NASCAR the series could get by with a couple less letters in the acronym, as there is no longer much stock about the cars. However, back in the day that was far from the case. In fact, NASCAR could actually impact the consumer car marketplace through their rules, such is the case with the 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
To compete in NASCAR in 1970 Plymouth would have to make one car for every two dealerships to be sold. As a result, some 1900 Superbirds were made, though the real number fluctuates in the car’s folklore. This Superbird headed to Mecum in Las Vegas represents one of the surviving ones, but more importantly is just a two-owner unrestored example. Better yet is that this one, despite being a 1970, didn’t leave the dealership until 1977. Ironically, it was the higher-end options that played a role in keeping this Superbird on the lot so long with a price tag of $4,776.15, at the time, but those same options which make it even more desirable today.
The first option being the code E74, the 426 Hemi. As well as, the A13 aero package, tinted glass, remote outside mirror, 15-inch Rallye wheels, chrome exhaust tips, rear bumper guards, door-trim moldings and the more expensive Tor-Red paint, which it still has to this day. Additionally, the car’s interior features a wide variety of options, many of which seem basic by today’s standards, but were in fact quite rare on cars of this style, such as, power-windows.
When it crosses the block in Las Vegas in mid-November this 1970 Plymouth Superbird should take in north of $300,000 by Hagerty’s estimate and could with a little work achieve concours level and command a price closer to $400,000.
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