Rare Superbird Sells for $368,500 at Mecum

A 1970 Plymouth Superbird with its original paint and drivetrain sold at a Mecum auction for $368,500 including buyer's premium.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Car Culture

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A 1970 Plymouth Superbird sold at Mecum auction for $368,500, including buyer's premium. The car retains its original Tor-Red paint, black vinyl roof, and 440 Six Barrel V8 engine.

Why it matters

The car is one of 716 V-code Superbirds built for 1970, a model homologated to meet NASCAR rules requiring road-going versions of race cars. Its documented originality makes it a notable example for collectors of the model.

The 440 Six Barrel V8 is factory-rated at 390 hp, though the auction listing states 375 hp, and the car has a Dana 60 rear end with 3.54 Sure-Grip gears. The car is 56 years old and has a four-speed manual transmission.

The players

Mecum

Mecum is a large American collector car auction company that holds events across the United States.

The details

The car is documented in the Superbird Registry and includes its broadcast sheet and a copy of the original window sticker. It has no factory radio.

1970: The Superbird was built and originally sold new.
November 7, 2026: An article reported the Mecum auction sale.

Roadmap

The Superbird was created to satisfy NASCAR homologation rules that required Plymouth to sell road-going versions of its race cars. This sale shows how those homologated models have become among the most valued American muscle cars in the collector market.

For collectors, a documented original Superbird with its broadcast sheet and window sticker is a high-value asset whose provenance affects its price. Buyers of similar cars should verify V-code status and drivetrain originality before bidding.

The takeaway

Documentation such as broadcast sheets, window stickers, and registry listings can substantially affect the value of a classic car. Collectors evaluating similar vehicles should prioritize verified originality.