A RARE Plymouth Superbird which featured in a classic Pixar film has gone for sale for a whopping £147,000.
The blue motor, built in 1970, was one of just 2,000 made and can hit a top speed of 185mph.
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comThe 1970 Plymouth Superbird is one of 2,000 ever made[/caption]
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comIt boasts a classic white vinyl upholstery inside[/caption]
Disney – PixarStrip “The King” Weathers is a major character in Cars and a 1970 Plymouth Superbird[/caption]
The model with its iconic nose cone is well known for circuit racing boasts an impressive 0-60mph of 5.5 seconds.
But it became even more famous when it appeared in animated form in the 2006 children’s film Cars.
Strip “The King” Weathers is a major character in the hit franchise, modelled on the iconic motor.
He is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird with a bright Dinoco-blue paint scheme.
Now, this Superbird is being sold at auction by Bring a Trailer in Slidell, near New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
Over five decades old, it has a 4.4litre V8 engine and has done 91,000 miles – just 1,685 per year.
The car underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2005 before it was purchased by the seller in 2010.
The listing reads: “This 1970 Plymouth Superbird is one of approximately 2,000 examples produced for a single model year between October and December 1969.
“It was completed on November 30, 1969, and spent time in Tennessee before it was purchased by John Vaughn, a Chrysler Corporation Space Division engineer assigned to conduct wind-tunnel testing during the development of the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird.
“The car underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2005 before it was purchased by the seller in 2010.
“Finished in blue over white vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a 440ci V8 paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission and an 8.75″ Sure Grip rear end with a 3.55:1 final drive.
“Features include a nose cone, a rear wing, a black vinyl roof, power-assisted steering, front disc brakes, Rallye 15″ wheels, and a push-button AM radio.
“Modifications consist of an aluminum radiator, a 16″ cooling fan, a coolant-overflow tank, and a PerTronix electronic ignition system.
“Service performed in 2023 involved replacement of the voltage regulator, the reverse-light switch, and the headlights.”
The auction ends on February 10.
It comes after a “one of a kind” Porsche 928 GT went under the hammer last month.
comes after a “one of a kind” Porsche 928 GT went under the hammer last month.
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comFeatures include a nose cone, a rear wing and a black vinyl roof[/caption]
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comThe car is powered by a 440ci V8[/caption]
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comIt is also paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission[/caption]
Jam Press/Bringatrailer.comThe motor is highly coveted[/caption]