The NASCAR-bred Plymouth Superbird was purpose built, and frankly, sometimes far more expensive than a lot of buyers had intended to pay in 1970. The direct result of this fact is rarity for higher optioned examples, and the car here is stated to be one of only six FJ5 Limelight Hemi Superbirds produced, and just one of two known to exist that still retain their original drivetrain, per Dave Wise. Indeed, with the original Hemi drivetrain and an original broadcast sheet to document its packaging, this is the sort of car that will stand above most others, and of course, that big wing helps, too. The matching-numbers 426/425 HP Hemi V-8 engine with dual 4-barrel carbs, H-pipe Hemi exhaust, factory hydraulic cam and large, oval air cleaner fill up the engine bay here, backed by the factory A833 Hemi 4-speed transmission and the A13-code mandated A33 Track Pak with its Dana 60 9.75-inch rear end and 3.54 Sure Grip, which was required for 4-speed models. This car received power steering and power brakes with front discs as part of the Superbird’s A13 package as well, plus the mandated black vinyl top to cover the rear window bodywork. This car has had a single repaint in its original FJ5 Limelight Green, and it retains its original black interior, which includes the rare bucket seats, the Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, a tinted windshield, a Rallye dash with 150 MPH speedometer and Tic-Toc-Tach, and the Road Runner horn button hooked to the unique Voice of Road Runner horn under the hood. The exterior is replete with the aero components, large Plymouth fender decals, hood pins and Road Runner icons on the wing, decklid and driver’s side headlamp cover. This car rides on a set of deluxe Rallye wheels wearing Goodyear F60-15 Polyglas GT tires, with a white-letter spare tire and jack in the trunk. Documented thoroughly by its original fender tag, a window sticker, the aforementioned broadcast sheet, a Dave Wise Report and a Chrysler Registry fender tag breakdown, this car has impressive provenance to go with its appearance. The Hemi Superbird remains one of the truest homologation specials to come out of the 1960s factory wars. This 31,300- mile 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird, with its exclusivity in color, optioning, originality and validation, will be a welcome icon of muscle car history in any setting.
