Plymouth Superbird

The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird is a NASCAR homologation special produced for the 1970 model year. The aerodynamic nose cone (designed in a wind tunnel) and the tall rear wing were required to compete with the Dodge Charger Daytona in NASCAR. NASCAR rules required Plymouth to sell at least 1,920 production Superbirds (one for every two dealers). Sales were initially slow because the cars were perceived as ugly and impractical for street use. Today, of course, the Superbird is one of the most collectible American cars ever produced. The wing-and-nose-cone aesthetic is the most visually distinctive American car ever made. The cars have been continuously celebrated as Mopar engineering ambition. Engine options ranged from the 440 to the 426 Hemi. The Hemi Superbird is the most desirable variant. Modern Superbird prices have appreciated dramatically; clean examples sell for $250,000-$1 million+ depending on engine and condition. On WhipJury, Superbird submissions are extremely rare but always memorable. The visual signature ensures strong voter response when they appear.