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Plymouth was required to produce nearly 2000 Plymouth Superbirds for 1970 to satisfy homologation requirements for NASCAR racing at Daytona and Talladega. The rules stated that at least one example needed to be provided for each manufacturer's US dealer. For 1970, Plymouth produced 1920 examples of the Road Runner Superbird for street use.
The season opening race was the Daytona 500, which was won by a Plymouth Road Runner Superbird driven by Pete Hamilton for Petty Enterprises.
The Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Charger were built on the same Chrysler platform. Even though this was the case, there were many differences between the two. The bodywork was different and the Superbird's nose was one inch longer than the Charger's. The wing had a raised entry angle that swept back farther and inclined towards the body's centerline.
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell between $200,000 - $250,000. The car is powered by a 440 cubic-inch V8 engine that is capable of producing 375 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes. The aerodynamic body rests comfortably on the 116-inch wheelbase.
The cars first owner was a 16-year old boy from North Carolina. He was too young to purchase the car so his mother signed for it. The boy claims he raised the money to purchase the car, $4,298, from his paper route. On January 4th of 1971 the enthusiastic driver was given a ticket for 'Failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision.' The accident caused damage to the front of the vehicle. The Chrysler-Plymouth dealership did not have replacement parts, so he got them from Petty Enterprises. The street nose was replaced with a NASCAR racing nose. The differences are slight, but visible. The NASCAR unit has two sets of spoiler mounting holes and a subtly different shape.
Since new, the car has traveled just over 5000 miles. It has been treated to a restoration which has brought the vehicle to like-new condition. The original spare tire and both jacks can be found in the trunk.
At auction, the car was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2015
The season opening race was the Daytona 500, which was won by a Plymouth Road Runner Superbird driven by Pete Hamilton for Petty Enterprises.
The Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Charger were built on the same Chrysler platform. Even though this was the case, there were many differences between the two. The bodywork was different and the Superbird's nose was one inch longer than the Charger's. The wing had a raised entry angle that swept back farther and inclined towards the body's centerline.
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell between $200,000 - $250,000. The car is powered by a 440 cubic-inch V8 engine that is capable of producing 375 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes. The aerodynamic body rests comfortably on the 116-inch wheelbase.
The cars first owner was a 16-year old boy from North Carolina. He was too young to purchase the car so his mother signed for it. The boy claims he raised the money to purchase the car, $4,298, from his paper route. On January 4th of 1971 the enthusiastic driver was given a ticket for 'Failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision.' The accident caused damage to the front of the vehicle. The Chrysler-Plymouth dealership did not have replacement parts, so he got them from Petty Enterprises. The street nose was replaced with a NASCAR racing nose. The differences are slight, but visible. The NASCAR unit has two sets of spoiler mounting holes and a subtly different shape.
Since new, the car has traveled just over 5000 miles. It has been treated to a restoration which has brought the vehicle to like-new condition. The original spare tire and both jacks can be found in the trunk.
At auction, the car was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2015
2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
Sale Price :
USD $132,000
2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Lot was not sold
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Road Runner
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop Chassis#: rh23g0e138549 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop Chassis#: rm23n0e108201 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe Chassis#: rm23n0a143186 Sold for USD$53,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Custom Coupe Chassis#: rm21n0g105378 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23V0A162343 Sold for USD$220,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop Chassis#: rm23v0g185092 Sold for USD$75,900 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Chassis#: rm23v0g140007 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Chassis#: rm21v0a126411 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER Chassis#: RM21V0A126244 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23U0A167139 Sold for USD$286,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23R0A172586 Sold for USD$440,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23R0A162319 Sold for USD$282,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23R0A162316 Sold for USD$423,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER HEMI RE-CREATION Chassis#: RM21N0G102432 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD Chassis#: RM23R0A172593 Sold for USD$253,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER SUPERBIRD RE-CREATION Chassis#: RM23N0A224242 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 Plymouth Superbird Chassis#: rm23u0a174548 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Plymouth Superbird Chassis#: rm23v0a170855 Sold for USD$170,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Chassis#: rm21n0g176689 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Chassis#: rm23n0g217270 Sold for USD$95,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Plymouth Road Runners That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Plymouth Road Runner's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | rm23n0g150369 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | rm23v0a162374 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $375,000 | $0 | $0 |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | rm21n0a112082 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | $90,000 | $120,000 |
1970 Plymouth Superbird | rm23u0a175588 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $200,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | rm23v0a162292 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $285,000 | $360,000 | $380,000 |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | rm21n0e115561 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $42,900 | ||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Custom | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $34,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $35,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2022 Mecum Indy | ||||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $170,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | $85,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $200,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $130,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | $127,500 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $135,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $120,000 | $150,000 | $170,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $115,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird 440-6 | RM23V0A172631 | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $130,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2019 Mecum : Chicago | $155,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Road Runner | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | ||||
1970 Plymouth Superbird Richard Petty NASCAR | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | $3,500,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2019 GAA : July 2019 | $125,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $70,000 | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $90,000 | $120,000 | $160,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $150,000 |
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