1970 Superbird: Fact vs. Fiction

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‪@musclecarcampy9922‬ explores the mystery surrounding Plymouth's NASCAR star, setting the record straight and separating fact from fiction.

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@AMCmachine Жыл бұрын

It's indeed remarkable when you recall that some of these winged warriors languished at dealerships until 1972 before being purchased, because they were too radical looking for some people when they were introduced. Some were likely sold off at discount prices by that time. And just look at their values now.

@joequillun7790 Жыл бұрын

I don't imagine any of the drivers on the teams with these cars, did any "bumping" from behind, with that plastic nose. Don't remember any of them falling off during the races either. Thanks MCC

@Moparmatty Жыл бұрын

The original noses aren't plastic. They a We're made from steel.

@stepanbandera5206 9 ай бұрын

You could always carfax it and find out.😂

@rvdrifter8514 9 ай бұрын

My dad who was a salesman for Plymouth said they could not sell the damn cars cause most people could not afford the insurance on them.

@musclecarcampy9922 9 ай бұрын

You could say that about all muscle cars in 1970. That is one reason sales were so poor of all cars in that segment in 1970.

@Nico-xt7wt Жыл бұрын

AMAZING!! I hope to be able to own one someday, it’s my dream car i love it😍😍

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@mygmailaccount5393 Жыл бұрын

Did Dan paint the nose rather than used the repro nose decals? They look very shiny.

@rajcam80 Жыл бұрын

Nice story. Didn't know the two cars where so different.

@DanEBoyd Жыл бұрын

Could swear I saw sequential turn signals on there. That doesn't sound like Plymouth...

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

Good catch. Owner added LED taillights for better visibility.

@johnnyv673 Жыл бұрын

What happened to his shirt ?

@erichite4871 Жыл бұрын

I saw a story years ago about a "roadrunner" that was found in a junkyard. Had a '70 front end and all. But it had the rear window plug and all the other superbird signs minus the wing. It still had a fender tag and was an actual superbird that somewhere along the line had been converted. I assume it was wrecked and a '70 front end was thrown on.

@johndillinger8482 Жыл бұрын

years ago,a yellow superbird was wrecked at the moparnationals,went head on into a phone pole. i wonder if this is the same one.

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

I do not believe it is.

@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744 Жыл бұрын

Me gusta el carro

@bluefeathernation Жыл бұрын

Sorry, you're wrong. *I* bought a Superbird new from a dealership that had removed the wing. They had it and I made them reinstall it, but it DEFINITELY didn't have it installed when I first saw the car.

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

The statement was they were converted to regular Road Runners (including the nose), which I was not the case with your car. Just curious: What did they do with the mounting holes on the trunk?

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

Also, can you please show me a picture or paperwork to back this up? I have never seen anything like that.

@bendockstader6289 Жыл бұрын

While yes petty did indeed win 18 races driving plymouths in 1970 only five of those wins came in a superbird.

@AMCmachine Жыл бұрын

Coronet doors!

@mygmailaccount5393 Жыл бұрын

The 70 Roadrunner and 70 Coronet doors are very similar, but they didn't source Coronet doors for these cars.

@AMCmachine Жыл бұрын

@@mygmailaccount5393 Maybe I was thinking of Coronet fenders instead....I know I read it somewhere that they used something from the '70 Coronets.

@Bbbbad724 Жыл бұрын

I still like the Talledega better. They are more down to earth. Don’t get me wrong, I helped restore 1 car , and they are really special. I love Fords Talledega, more understated, they did well too. It’s sad to see what NASCAR has become.

@musclecarcampy9922 Жыл бұрын

The Talladega was positively normal looking!

@stepanbandera5206 9 ай бұрын

Were there any GM products in Stock car racing back then? It seems it was always a Ford & Mopar battle. That must have been dark times for GM. 😢😂