A recent 1970 Plymouth Superbird has been found nesting in a farmer’s field. Brought to us by our friends over at Cars In Barns, this old bird looks to be in fair condition. Currently also appearing on Craig’s List, this sweet ride could make a great remod and restore project for someone willing to breathe new life into this classic street machine.

The short lived 1970 Superbird was a highly modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner, with its well-known graphics and horn. Specifically designed for NASCAR Racing, the Superbird only saw one year of production.

The styling of the Superbird proved to be a bit extreme for the tastes of the consumer in the 1970s.  Unfortunately many of the birds sat in the back lots of dealerships as late as 1972. Some were converted into 1970 Road Runners to move them off the sales lots. Today this bird is fetching more interest from car enthusiasts and collectors then it did upon release in 1970. It is not uncommon to see this ride moving off the auction block anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000, depending on the type of engine, gearbox, and other factory options on the car.

A 1970 Superbird in restored condition

For nearly 30 years the mysterious mathematical formula used to determine the height of the enormous signature wing was thought to be top secret and highly guarded by Chrysler. However, in the 1990s, a retired Chrysler project engineer admitted publicly that the height was determined in much simpler fashion: it was designed to provide clearance for the trunk lid to open freely.

An interesting fact of the Superbird is that it was designed to lure Richard Petty back to the Plymouth NASCAR Racing Team for the 1970 racing season.  A year prior, Petty left Plymouth to join the Ford Racing program. Plymouth’s plan worked and Petty went on to win eight races that year in his famous Superbird, going against formidable opposition from Ford on the NASCAR tracks that season.

With a unique history to this old bird, we gander this ride will find a new nest quickly.  Making a great addition to just about any collection, what would you pay for this large winged warrior?