Story of the NHRA Hemi Superbird

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Bob gives a tour and talk in depth about the 1970 Hemi Superbird-Summernationals Super Stock E/A champion.

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@timothyballinger6280 3 жыл бұрын

Grow up and grow a pair! Amen brother! I love this channel 👍

@KinleysClassics 3 жыл бұрын

I can't help but smile when I look at this bird. Thank you so much for not restoring this time capsule. What an amazing piece of history.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Duston! You've watched a bunch of these videos-appreciate it and I appreciate your comments too.

@schwaggs717 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a group of people that won't look at me funny when I say the superbird is my favorite dream car! Great video and I love your attitude towards trolls 😂

@79tazman 3 жыл бұрын

It's my dream car too man ever since I saw one in a old Mopar mag when I was a kid I have always wanted one and too think they had trouble selling them when they were new

@paulhelm5384 3 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me with your passion and commitment.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I do love these cars, thanks Paul

@raymondpauze8801 3 жыл бұрын

Once restored it becomes "just an other Hemi Super Bird" and won't "stand out" from the others.

@ZacLowing 3 жыл бұрын

I wish investors understood that about car people. Back in the day they where all day 2 cars, no one ran them skinny, it was embarrassing. Running stock rims and tires is like missing every leg day. Day 2's are where it was at. Thank you for getting it

@knightwing4 3 жыл бұрын

I love the channel. I’m almost 60 and I’ve been a Mopar man since i was a Mopar boy. Thanks for the content. I didn’t know about the NHRA Superbird but I’m not really into drag racing. When I was young I was into NASCAR. That was back when they bought a car from a dealer and turned it into a race car. The good ole days.

@davidthayer6969 3 жыл бұрын

LOL in the aero car era they did not BUY a car from a dealer and turn it into a race car.......all chrysler nascar race cars were built by Nichels engineering or Petty Engineering, all Fords were built by Holman and Moody........by 1969 nascar mandated the front tube loop which means the whole front end of the car was cut off.

@pullyourownpost4159 3 жыл бұрын

The snowflakes can melt over the trunk lid. I am amazed that you found the original engine!

@marccallaghan4432 3 жыл бұрын

Being from the UK we have never seen these cars in the metal and I find it fascinating hearing you talk with such passion for them. What a sound with open headers.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

The open headers and the smell of racing fuel are an overwhelming sensory effect. Thanks Marc.

@Roadrunnergarage 3 жыл бұрын

That’s really awesome that they made diecast of your car. I really like how you want to leave it as modified back in the day. Love it.

@FirthRogers 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing machine! Love the backstory.

@SHOWandGOresto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome...glad you found the original engine. I like it with the period speed parts too

@gdb5448 Жыл бұрын

I agree, the coolness with those period parts is awesome...I would rebuild it and install it in the car just the way it looks in this video.

@garthp9874 2 ай бұрын

You definitely have the gift of gab. I love your stories and I can remember taking my drivers training in a 1971 Plymouth Satellite when I was in high school. I am also happy that you are doing these videos telling the history of these great cars. You are a natural in front of the camera.

@davidmatousek4483 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Glad im not the only one that gets it,cheers!

@WagsAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

"Grow up and grow a set" Love it! Leave it as is! Beautiful!

@fenastray 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. If this car was restored you would kind of delete it's past Keep it the awesome piece of history that it is. Great presentation.

@troy-from-cjrc 3 жыл бұрын

I was only eight in 1970 when muscle cars roamed the streets, but I remember those days fondly. My dad had a 68 Olds Cutlass W-31 Ram Rod and my best friends father had a 69 Road Runner 383 so it wasn't uncommon to "test" them against each other regularly... lol I really appreciate your passion to save these winged cars to show future generations how it was done back in the day. And I must admit I also admire your "not politically correct" point of view. This country needs more of this in these times. Again, thanks for doing what you do and please continue saving these old heaps and sharing the history.

@MrGaryGG48 Жыл бұрын

Your mention of the Olds W-31 brought back some memories. In 1968 Car & Driver or Road & Track (or maybe both) had a road test of this car and it sounded like something really special. I jumped on my motorcycle and made tracks to the nearest Olds dealer in the next town. I didn't find any sign of one of them or even any literature in the store. I asked one of the sales guys if he had any info on the new W-31. He just gave me blank look and said he'd never heard of it!! When I got back home that afternoon I told my dad how disgusted I was with the dealership not knowing anything about their new models. He laughed and "reminded" me that not everyone was quite as obsessed with cars/trucks/motorcycles/airplanes and anything else that made noise and went fast. My dad's 97 years old and likes to razz me about that obsession but he still enjoyed driving some of those obsessions along the way... ;^)

@christopherwhite8332 Жыл бұрын

My dad's 7o something pinto was pushed through my Uncles front room by a drunk driver..we go help next day and sells my dad a Buick stage 3 gs ,..unbelievable opening the hood..gets in a race on way home and brutalized a chevy 2 small block,..following as fast as I can , chevy 2 smoking on side of road as Buick cruises home after sitting for who knows?...badass..I saw them side by side, I was at 90...left me like standing still

@crazyrat51 3 жыл бұрын

I am 70. I LOVE your ATTITUDE!!! KEEP IT UP! I DO remember them when they were new! Chrysler couldn't GIVE them away, AT THE TIME! Hindsight being 20/20, I WISH!!! My best buddy at the time was really into Chrysler street Hemi's. He had and we raced a 1969 Hemi Roadrunner, and a couple of 1970 Hemi 'Cuda's. The stories and adventures we had!!! And to our suprise, we survived!

@jimtillman4547 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're going to leave it as is..good on you Bob

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

@chrismc.4437 3 жыл бұрын

Saw this car at Carlisle a few years back. Incredible piece of history.

@karlmawby2921 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome peice of driving History, you right too leave it as it is......

@CaptainCraigKWMRZ Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making these videos. You have dug up so many memories of my adolescence trailering my 340 Duster with 456 gear to Beamblossom Indiana to run the 8th mile... I have done so many incredible things in my life but it all started with cars!

@xXShadowRejectsXx 3 жыл бұрын

I fell down a rabbit hole looking up these cars a couple weeks ago when I stumbled across your channel. I love your stories and give you major respect for your collection and commitment and sincerely thank you for sharing their history with us.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tristan for watching and for the comment. And yes, I know about those KZfaq rabbit holes!

@79tazman 3 жыл бұрын

That car and paint job is awesome I would not change it gotta love Wile E. Coyote with a knife chasing the Road Runner that is awesome and it sound great too

@brianz426 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. See you at Carlisle. 😎

@stairgauge 3 жыл бұрын

My how time goes by. We, the original founders of the Winged Warriors Club in Cerritos California never Imagined the road the Winged cars would take. Back then they were not a popular car, in fact they were quite inexpensive. It looks like the Winged cars have had the last laugh. Now they are sought out restored and cost a fortune. The president of our club had a silver Daytona with a leaded in front end. No gap or rubber at the nose .The nose did not look like an add on. It made a big difference in the beauty of the car. It flowed from the back to the front. I am well aware the emphasis is on originality but I Would sure like to see one flow like that again. What a legend they have become. ⁷

@joekegg 3 жыл бұрын

Man it sounds awesome. That car is priceless as it is. No need to restore it. Great and informative video! Thank you

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@glennbyrnes5463 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia. I agree with you Bob, the car is a time capsule. And should remain to it's racing heritage.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn. There are a few Birds in Australia, and I know of at least 1 in New Zealand that I rode in when I was there before the pandemic.

@jamesedwardferguson5790 3 жыл бұрын

I love the car the way it is. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie!

@drakefallentine8351 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I just met up with an old friend. What a great visit to your shop. Thanks.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Drake, thanks for the great words!

@Euroburger 3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, never give in to the garage queen mob! This car needs to stay as it is and needs to be used. Why meddle with it, it almost looks like new.

@N-Scale 3 жыл бұрын

Love the car and love the story! went to automotive school at Denver Automotive and Diesel in 1971 and got to ride in another students Red Superbird. He was constantly having the body guys fix the underside of the nose. PS , I am a little kid !!!

@70Superbird 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the awesome story! I've always loved the Superbirds but never had quite enough money to buy one. So now I'm trying to build a clone to race. You are a lucky man, but I'm sure it was hard work to get all those. Thanks again Bob!

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, thanks for responding! Good luck with the clone.

@lesshelton2114 2 жыл бұрын

It's great that you want to keep the car as you found it with the Kool 70' paint job. Brings back many memories of that time

@hbuzgon9557 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT A GREAT EDUCATION ON THESE SPECIAL CARS. THE HOST IS VERY DETAILED. THESE CARS ARE AMAZING!! KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB!! HAROLD

@JimmyConway70 2 жыл бұрын

"I have been known to let kids start the car.." You, sir, are a hero.

@billquinn1426 3 жыл бұрын

This is fast becoming one of my favorite channels on KZfaq! Great content, great passion! It just doesn't get much better than that.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@brucegordon4924 3 жыл бұрын

Nascar needs to bring back a version of these cars to the super speedways, maybe the attedence would improve. Thank You for sharing this historical car.

@Whats-It-To-Ya 3 жыл бұрын

Nascar has WAAAAAY too many rules and regulations and they are cutting their own throats. It's the same reason GM pulled out in the late 60's and early 70's. Plus there were alot of crybabies about the Hemi winning all the time so Nascar banned it. The GM 427 was about the only engine around that would beat the Hemi on a racetrack but GM wasn't heavily involved in Nascar at the time.

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 3 жыл бұрын

Love the mural! Love your love for the car! Great choice on leaving it!

@mines513 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing, those wing cars and the other mopars were and still are amazing. i could only imagine how it must feel to be able to own a vehicle like that. you are truly blessed

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

There is a famous type of grin I get when I sit in 1 of them. Appreciate the response Red Man.

@mines513 3 жыл бұрын

@@JenningsWingCars i live in cleves ohio and in the early 80s there was a guy by the name of Mark Pope who lived local and i will never forget looking under the hood for the first time looking down on that big block with 2 4 barrels with the coyote duster air cleaner. i believe it was a 1969 light blue with the big plymouth billboards on the quarters . wow it was amazing

@loneranger7877 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Awesome to hear the stories and history on these birds..! 🙏🏻👍🏻

@pchristianzenner904 2 жыл бұрын

" it was too loud for the Mike to capture" ...what a statement! Love the series. You do a great job telling the story of these awesome cars. Thanks for keeping these pieces of history alive.

@johnminick7385 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this whole video thinking you where going to show some nice shots of the paint job. What a rip!

@alblake5994 Жыл бұрын

I have seen your car at Welborn's and the aero meets . Back in 1972 I painted my 69 Charger 500 in the same color metal flake as your Bird is . Problem is I didn't have a garage to keep it in so it cracked . In the 80'S I stripped the metal flake because of major cracking and painted it the original color so I can appreciate your Bird . Carry on . !!!

@williamsparrow7400 2 жыл бұрын

Larry keep it the way it is i love the history of it ,i met youand your sweet wife at the carlise event and we talked for a half hour thanks for sharing this amazing piece of history.

@Ravens7242 2 жыл бұрын

Art is all in the eye of the beholder. Some like paintings....Mona Lisa. Some like buildings.... Taj Mahal. Some of us like cars.... Hemi Superbird. Thanks Bob for preserving this history.

@garthp9874 2 ай бұрын

Well said!

@roywhitman7109 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating story! After 50 years to be able to reunite the original engine with your Bird is remarkable! Great stuff!

@simontsang964 Жыл бұрын

i totally agree ! Leave it the way it is! That paint job is a part of its history!! would luv to see pics of it back in the day!

@jeffsmystic 3 жыл бұрын

An era where automotive coolness was off the hook..👍

@tonyd842 3 жыл бұрын

Your a great KZfaqr! Glad to have met you at Carlisle! Super nice fellow!

@darrellrichardson310 3 жыл бұрын

You are truly blessed to have the ability to own so many of my dream car I for one wouldn't touch the hemi drag bird , leave it as it is and enjoy it as you apparently do it is amazing for a 50 + year old ride

@alanbrooks3670 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE to spend some time just hanging around this guy LOVE the info, knowledge and would be hanging on every word I love classic cars and the super bird is so incredible. In 1970 I was 7 years old and was a complete car nut and still today just LOVE the old cars and guys like this could spend days just listening to them

@nepoleonbonaparte6517 Жыл бұрын

I looked over this car at the Chrysler nationals few years back super cool car I'm glad that it's being left as found in terms of the paint etc..just sold my 70 super bee imsure I will never own another but I enjoyed my b body for 22 years and now am restoring it for a happy customer..very cool cars that drive extremely well.

@wildcolonialman 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous effort.

@keithhebert9334 3 жыл бұрын

This is truly an amazing story finally one that looks different from the others that car sound so mean

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith-I agree the sound is fantastic. Doesn't quite come off in the video, but close. I appreciate your comment.

@327365hp 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Bob!

@michaelwisner4941 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing American, I salute you !!!!!!!!

@robv3169 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome love it history goes with the car totally agree leave the car as it is. A real time capsule! I’m amazed at original parts being reconnected with the car. I really enjoy your You Tube Clips top stuff.

@GregShuta Жыл бұрын

WOW..Thanks for sharing this. I worked for Karl Gould C-P in 1972-73 Karl still had a 70 Cuda Hemi in Race form then . I don't know who drove it for him. I also knew Paul Messmer . Great history on this car!!!

@hotwheelindeals6805 3 жыл бұрын

Recently saw the purple Bird at a car meet in Corydon, IN. Had no idea of the story behind it, just remember checking it out nose to tail and thinking it was awesome. Nice to see it again here.

@maxwedgedickdasterdly5586 3 жыл бұрын

I love the old Hemi,s . My dad had a 66 Hemi Plymouth when I was a kid. He drove it daily and raced it on weekends. Then he traded it in on a new 1969 440 4 speed Six Pack Super Bee. And did the same with it. His brother still has it. I have a factory built 1963 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge I race. I will be at Beaver Springs Dragway Pa this weekend with mine and my friend is bringing his MW to. You should come its a Nostalgia race 10 and 11 .

@EricTheOld 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome shop!

@vincentenk4449 3 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you sir! Way to melt some Snowflakes! Thank you so much for NOT taking off the race livery! It's part of the cars history & I share the same opinion as you. A famous Hemi 'Cuda lost its robes to the resto gods & that's unfortunate. Love your attitude towards the keyboard warriors again! Godspeed sir!

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince. Some things just need to be left alone.

@nicholasb2131 3 жыл бұрын

See you at Carlisle!

@moparmike2535 3 жыл бұрын

I'll stop by and say hi at Carlisle next week. I have a burnt orange 70 GTX if you go walking around. Absolutely love your attitude about the car. I'm of the same opinion as you.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike-see you ate Carlisle and I will look for the orange GTX-love that color and car.

@challengerbrant Жыл бұрын

That paint is off the hook. love it.

@robacon6386 3 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome piece of history!!! So glad you are keeping it as u found it!!! I absolutely love it!!!

@NIOTrending 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@andrewwiersma7663 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Thanks for sharing. Love to see the Hemi Daytona videos too!

@toddmcquaid3851 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this cool bad bird

@mikesmith6724 2 жыл бұрын

most beautiful bird EVER

@f4tweet Жыл бұрын

When I was discharged from the Marines in 1970 at Beaufort SC, the Plymouth dealer there had several Superbirds for $3500 each.

@robertdouglas3456 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, & awesome automotive history! I love your cars!..

@bigospig 2 жыл бұрын

I still remember seeing an orange wing car when I was about 8 years old in '75 or so and wondering what in the world it was. In a small Oregon town of about 12K folks it really stood out. I can still remember where it was parked and the sense of awe I had looking at it.

@edwarddowney2513 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car ❤❤❤

@donshotrodgarage1717 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great story! That car is cool the way it is don't change a thing👍

@ShafferBrah 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit Bob i had no idea you found that! I def need to see it!!! Great video

@duanewhite3184 3 жыл бұрын

I had a friend in high school that had two of those cars not in the best of shape but worthwhile to fix up

@NVRAMboi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing a great story about a great car.

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Nevada Ram!

@Dartman6 Жыл бұрын

Awesome car, and even more awesome that you found the original engine! I LOVE B5 blue, and it would look great on the car, but the period race paint job is one-of-a-kind! I'd leave the car just as it is, too! Keep up the great work!

@stevebowlby849 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a die hard Ford fan but , I do like the classic Dodges. Fascinating history of this car. Should absolutely leave it the way it sits now. Making changes would devalue and change this amazing vehicle

@boydwz66 Жыл бұрын

Awesome car and love your position on restoration

@HoosierGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Bob, I agree, this car is worth more as is than restored to factory. I'll have to stop in soon!

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

When you are ready, stop in if the doors are open and bring the van!.

@bfraz76 2 жыл бұрын

Man, this thing barely idles... love that sound. Hope they don't "restore" it, as it would alter the historical significance. Remember seeing winged cars at Carlisle as a teenager in the 90s. Definitely gems !

@lewisgeyer1440 3 жыл бұрын

Great car, great video. Thank you.

@paulireland1023 2 жыл бұрын

Hell, I'm not even a Mopar guy and I just subscribed. I ever see you folks at a car show, feel free to turn my son and let him start her up. Never had a Dodge I didn't like, but I've always been a Chevy guy

@mikehagen3785 3 жыл бұрын

Are you looking to adopt a 49 year old? I want to live that life! Thanks for preserving that time capsule..

@MichaelSmith-xc6pe 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and the car . Yall make me jealous

@jamesdamron2065 Жыл бұрын

❤ love it Bob

@midwestspeed7889 Жыл бұрын

I love the cars original the way it was found when it was parked years ago!!

@greatbasingoldrush Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the history

@MikeJBlues 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Hill has a couple beautiful Superbirds of his own. Great save

@zendoargos4988 Жыл бұрын

That's a crazy paint job on that car, but it is one of a kind. If you put that car with 100 other wing cars that one would stand out.

@jackbugle7450 4 ай бұрын

Love you love of these winged cars.

@Bruningable 2 жыл бұрын

What a great machine!

@JenningsWingCars 2 жыл бұрын

We agree!

@daviddennison4201 2 жыл бұрын

Cool interesting stuff don't change anything!

@ronnorman1367 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribe to your channel awesome just listening to your knowledge is wicked cool man

@hotrodfury 3 жыл бұрын

that thing sounds BAD ASS!

@sugrue8526 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelbono8979 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, did I see this car at the Mopar show in Downers Grove at Cozzi corner?

@benlebeau3057 3 жыл бұрын

Do you go to any car shows in South Carolina? My son would love this! Great content, I’m glad I stumbled on your channel a few weeks back and subscribed!

@JenningsWingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, I never rule out any car shows. This Purple one is actually easy because it goes on the back of our special ramp truck. Haven't ever taken it to SC yet, but a big show always gets my interest. The car doesn't need any awards or prizes, it just needs to be seen and enjoyed. If I see your son I will let him start it! Usually 2-3 kids per show have enough real excitement about the car that I tell their parents to turn on the camera, let's get a picture.