1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird

Power: 375 horsepower

Transmission: A727 automatic

Paint: EK2 Vitamin C Orange

Production: 626 in this configuration

Rick DeBruhl Commentary - "This Superbird is Outrageous!"

A few facts about Richard Petty and Petty Enterprise

Richard Petty, one of the most iconic figures in NASCAR history, has an impressive list of race wins throughout his career. He won a total of 200 NASCAR Cup Series races. Some of the notable races he won include:

Daytona 500: Petty won the Daytona 500 a record seven times in his career (1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981).

Coca-Cola 600: Petty won the Coca-Cola 600, one of NASCAR’s premier events, four times (1961, 1975, 1977, 1984).

Southern 500: He also won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway a record four times (1967, 1970, 1971, 1974).

World 600: Petty secured victories in the World 600 (now the Coca-Cola 600) three times (1975, 1977, 1984).

Firecracker 400: Petty triumphed in the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway seven times (1959, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1973, 1984).

These are just a few highlights from Richard Petty’s illustrious career. His 200 Cup Series wins remain a record in NASCAR’s top division. Richard Petty did consider leaving Plymouth to drive for Ford in 1969. In 1968, Ford introduced the sleek and aerodynamic Ford Torino Talladega, which was designed specifically for NASCAR racing. Richard Petty was impressed by the performance of the Ford Torino Talladega and expressed interest in driving for Ford.

However, Plymouth recognized the threat of losing one of its most prominent drivers and worked to retain Petty. They developed the Plymouth Superbird, a high-performance version of the Plymouth Road Runner, which featured a distinctive aerodynamic design with a large rear wing and a pointed nose cone. Ultimately, Petty decided to stay with Plymouth after they offered him a lucrative deal to race the Superbird. His decision to remain with Plymouth was influenced by both financial considerations and his loyalty to the brand. Petty’s continued success with Plymouth, including winning the 1970 Daytona 500 in a Superbird, further solidified his legacy with the manufacturer.