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1970 Road Runner Superbird
In 1970, Plymouth lured Richard Petty back to racing for Plymouth in NASCAR races by building the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. In the Disney Movie "Cars", Richard Petty plays "The King", a Road Runner Super Bird. The Superbird was based upon the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona because when Richard Petty saw it, he wanted something similar. Both Dodge and Plymouth produced just enough of these cars to qualify to race them in stock car racing. It has been estimated a production Superbird could achieve speeds greater than 150 MPH.
It was originally rumored that in 1971 NASCAR outlawed both the Road Runner Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona from racing. It appears the truth was NASCAR changed the rules about engine sizes that could be used, to keep speeds down, resulting in Plymouth dropping the Superbird since it would not be as competitive with such a small engine.
In my opinion, the 1970 Road Runner Superbird is the coolest Muscle car ever built.
Quick Facts about the 1970 Road Runner Superbird
also known as the "Winged Warrior" or the "Aero Warrior"
1970 Plymouth Road Runner SuperbirdProduction Count: 1920, one for each dealership as required by NASCAR.
Top Speed: Production models greater than 150 MPH.
Length: 226.5 inches, yes, over 18 feet long.
Wheelbase: 117 inches.
List Price: $4,298 (1970).
Current Price: More than $100,000 if in very good condition.
Engines:426 Hemi (475 bhp), 440 Super Commando, 440 Six Barrel
Won 21 races in its first season
Drag Coefficient .28(better than most cars)
First Stock Car to average a 200 MPH lap.
Racing versions could exceed over 220 MPH.
Won 8 races in 1971 and placed very high in the others.
Was recognized as the fastest stock car in the world.
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I've always liked the Road Runner and having the Road Runner holding a racing helmet as your logo, very nice. The Superbird is one of the first cars that were designed by engineers who used wind tunnels to identify the most aerodynamic designs.
Plymouth Road Runner (Superbird)Year: 1970VIN: 05154 174306
Tailfin detail of a Plymouth Road Runner Superbird.
Plymouth Road Runner (Superbird)Year: 1970
Road Runner Superbird Resources
- Wikipedia
- Wekipedia has a nice section on this car and its history.
- Aero Warriors
- The Aero Warriors site primarily concerns itself with two of the most unusual automobiles ever produced and sold by United States auto makers, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner SuperBird.
Check their videos section for movies from past races. - All MOPAR
- The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona stories.
Superbirds on the Track
It is pretty cool to see how many people were racing Superbirds.
Dodge Ford NASCAR 1970
www.carfilms.com Early NASCAR with dodge super birds, daytona, ford galaxie,cyclone
The lead character in the movie Cars races against "The King" a Road Runner Superbird.
Richard Petty obtained his nickname of "King Richard" in 1967 for his outstanding performance that year.
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Cars (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/12/2008)
The Coolest Muscle Car I Have Owned So Far
1969 Camaro
I had the pleasure of owning a 1969 Camaro for 10 years. It was the car I was suppose to have in High School, but I did not get it until six years after graduation. The 1969 Camaro is the coolest Camaro with a meaner looking body style than a '67, '68, '70 and so on. There is a rumor that a new Camaro is going to be build to compete with the new Mustangs. I saw an image of one, with its retro styling in a car magazine recently. Muscle Car Shows
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- Produces Muscle Car, Horse Power, Power Block and a few other shows. Check their web site for availability in your areas as well as show information.
Where to Find Your Superbird or Favorite Muscle Car
Specific Sites Exist to Help Locate Rare Vehicles
- Ebay Motors
- Be sure to keep an eye out for Superbirds showing up on eBay motors.
- Muscle Car Finders .Com
- MuscleCarFinders.com is a nationwide muscle car company that works hard to put American muscle cars back on the road. Cars don't belong in museums, they were meant to be driven. So we find them, fix them, and sell them to a good home.
- Investment Motor Cars
- Investment Motor Cars was created to bring the highest quality of collector cars to the general public. We are always buying cool cars for cash!
Variety of Superbird products on Amazon
American MuscleCar: Dodge Daytona & Plymouth Superbird - The Mopar Super Stockers
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1970 Plymouth Superbird diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Ertl - Bright Green 39408
Cheaper that a full scale model.
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Yellow Bird (1970 Plymouth Superbird), Framed Art Print by Harbort
Use art as a great way to start a discussion.
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1970 Superbird Kit (w/Nose Blackout & Bird, Wing, Plymouth & Tailbird Decals) - WHITE
Get new decals, if you happen to already have a superbird.
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Great Car Movies on Amazon
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The American MuscleCar: Season One
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American Hot Rod Season 2 DVD Set (Part 2)
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American Hot Rod Season 1 DVD Set (Part 1)
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Muscle Car Books
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Million-Dollar Muscle Cars: The Rarest and Most Collectible Cars of the Performance Era
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Muscle Car Confidential: Confessions of a Muscle Car Test Driver
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More Superbird Flickr Pictures
Compare these Superbird images to the 1969 Dodge Daytona below.
Love the mirrored underside of the hood on this
The mighty Superbird.
Plymouth Road Runner (Superbird)Year: 1970
Plymouth Road Runner (Superbird)Year: 1970VIN: 29130 179322
Road Runner Superbird
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See how similar it is to a Superbird?
The Road Runner Superbird is actually more aerodynamic than a Charger Daytona, this is because Plymouth made the nose longer, adding an additional nineteen inches of length.
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Richard Petty's famous #43 Superbird shown in this video.
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MayQueen
For me, the Road Runner Superbird is still the coolest car in the world & I just would love to have every pictures of it! I have my own collection of different NASCAR machines in one album and I even have my own Nascar personal checks ! Would you believe that?! Thanks for the Road Runner Superbird revival lens, man! Cool lens! Posted May 05, 2008 |
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QuantumTraveler
Your info about Richard Petty and NASCAR I found very interesting. Thanks for making this lens. I enjoyed it. Posted May 04, 2008 |
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CarylHill68
Awesome pics! The Plymouth Road Runner looks really hot! If you have the time, kindly drop by this related auto site on automotive industry software. It's for people who have trouble keeping track of all their cars. Cheers! Posted May 01, 2008 |
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NooNoo
Great lens, very informative, thanks Posted April 20, 2008 |
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christineross97
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Superbird products from the SuperStore
If you can't own a real one, buy a smaller one or enjoy watching movies of your favorite car.
Radio Control '70 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird 1:10 Scale
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Muscle Car T-Shirts from CafePress
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Suberbird Products on eBay
Keep an eye out for auctions for Road Runner Superbird items. Occasionally you will see a Road Runner Superbird car posted and the auction will quickly go above $100,000.
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"Conclusion" or "Waiting for my next Muscle car"
Since my '69 Camaro scared my kids when they were little, they thought it was too noisy, and because I could not picture myself handing over the keys to one of them, I sold my Camaro. Maybe when they are teenagers we will build a muscle car for them to use.I hope those of you who love muscle cars, have been able to get one, hopefully your favorite one. If you have time, share your favorite muscle car by building a lens. It's easy!
Visit my Lensography for a look at other lenses I have contributed to the Squidoo community.
Thanks,
--Todd
