
24/05/2025
Super Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Lately, it seems like Superbirds are coming up for sale everywhere. That said, I have no problem with it! As rare as they are, these collector vehicles change hands somewhat often though this particular one hasn’t recently. These cars have been a hot item for quite sometime now, holding steady in the $100,000-$300,000 range depending on condition and show no signs of stopping. This particular 1970 Superbird is a low-mileage survivor, with the original dealer title as it was never actually sold to anyone. With just 7,964 miles on the odometer, this Plymouth is sure to find its way into a collection. Find it here on eBay in Ohio with a $350,000 price tag.
Sitting behind that beautiful nose cone is a 440 Six Barrel (Six Pack for Dodge), and for those reading who do not know about these cars, that means it is carbureted by three two-barrel carburetors tuned in sync to create a six-barrel engine. This engine puts out 390 horsepower and 490 foot pounds of torque, and with a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds, this Superbird will really move! I would say 5.5s for 0-60MPH isn’t that good by today’s standards, but frankly it’s still pretty decent! For a car of 3,800 pounds to be able to move that fast is impressive, not to mention the well-known capability of high top speeds.
Equipped with a 4-speed transmission and pistol grip shifter, this car is meant for driving enjoyment and speed. When I say driving enjoyment, I don’t mean the feeling you get cruising through the mountains on a nice day in your daily. I mean the feeling you get when you can’t stop smiling from ear to ear while you bang gears, spinning tires between shifts with your passenger screaming at you to slow down! Unsurprisingly, the interior of this car looks like it has never been sat in, and that will do nothing but help the seller get the asking price.
The bold styling of this cars wasn’t and isn’t for everyone. While I love everything about it, as this represents everything Chrysler products stood for in the 1970s, others find it hard to believe these cars are so highly sought after. Unfortunately, it isn’t the 1980s anymore and these cars can’t be had for “used car” prices. With less than 2,000 Superbirds made in 1970, and only 308 made with a Six Barrel 440 4-speed, this barely used survivor is one of the best examples I have seen and possibly the nicest currently on the market.