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anyone want a good super bird? by FCs Rule on 01 Aug, 2011 22:07
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Superbird-440-6-pack-727-Auto-Tor-Red-/180701568553?pt=Salvage_Parts_Cars&hash=item2a12a71e29&clk_rvr_id=252077182870
all i have to say is wtf
QuoteIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WANT ADDITIONAL PICS PLEASE ASK, HOWEVER IF YOUR PLANNING ON OFFERING ME $5000 OBVIOUSLY I'M NOT GOING TO DO THAT. PLEASE DON'T EMAIL ME UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT THE CAR.
I HAVE LOTS OF PAPERWORK THAT GOES WITH THE CAR, EMAIL ME BEFORE YOU BUY.
Up for auction is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 6 pack 727 Auto Tor Red. There is a story behind the car, so I'll explain and it will answer most of your questions. Remember about 6 years ago when the economy was good, the stock market was good, and the car market was booming ? Well the car market was moving leaps and bounds well the economy wasn't moving as fast. So lots of money guys, guys who couldn't tell the difference between a Cuda and a Roadrunner, started putting their money into cars. 8 years ago this was a rotissere restored superbird that was appraised at $175,000. I have the appraisal to prove it. 8 years ago one of those Money guys owned it. Remember how a few years later cars dropped, $200,000 cars were bringing $150,000. Well this guy paniced, because he had a huge garage full of high dollar cars, which all of a sudden weren't worth what he had in them. So he went in dropped shelves, junk, etc on his cars (to increase the damage) then set fire to the place and collected on the insurance. I have that paperwork to. Unfortunately while all the insurance paperwork was being finished, checks written, and a new owner found, the car sat outside in the weather. Hence the rusty appearance. When you first glance at the car it doesn't look good. But its deceiving. The car was in a garage that started on fire, however the car didn't get that hot. Alot of original paint is still on the car, the damage your seeing is almost entirely from stuff he dropped on it. Basically dents/dings, all very fixable.
Serial # RM23VOA (the last 6 I'm leaving off so no one copies my serial number)
Decodes as :
RM .......Car line....... Plymouth Roadrunner
23.........Body type..... 2 dr hardtop
V............Engine............440 3 2bbl 390hp V8
O.........Model Year......1970 F series
A..........Ass plant........ Lynch Rd MI
Last six.....Assembly plant sequential number
Fender Tag Top line I'm leaving off the internet so no one copies my fender tag.
123 052 672 123... 440 6 barrel Auto 052....Chrysler 8 3/4" 3.55 ratio 672..... 440 6 barrel auto
26 C16 26..... 26" radiator C16.....Woodgrain console
V19 V88 V19..... black vinyl roof V88.....Transverse sport stripe delete
EV2 P6XA TX9 B30 J98184 EV2...Tor red P6XA...black int bucket seats TX9...black door frames B30...cars scheduled production date J98184.....1185th superbird built
E87 D32 RM23 VOA E87....440 6 brl D32...Automatic RM....roadrunner class 23...2 dr hardtop V...440 6 brl 0...1970 A...Lynch Road ass plant End of fender tag is left off so no one copies my tag.
The way I see it there are 3 ways to restore this car.
Option 1, buy a roadrunner/satellite as a donor car and put all the superbird parts on it. Quick easy, within a year your driving a 440 6 pack superbird.
Option 2, Restore this body and buy a bunch of replacement panels. Also quick and easy.
Option 3, which is the right way and the way it should be fixed. Restore the car using its original panels. Very time consuming, but because of what this is, should be done. Your probably saying are you nuts, but it can be done. First off there is a local frame place, they make cars straighter then they left the factory. The owner has already looked at the car, I was told its not a problem to pull everything back into alignment. If you buy the car I can take it to him before you pick it up. He always has a waiting list, so I would figure a months time and 2 grand later. Next I would pull the panels one by one and hammer and dolly them close and finish them up with a english wheel. Drill out the spot welds for the quarters and remove them, pull the door skins off, etc. . I could keep going. All very fixable, if your willing to take the time.
If you have a question on something particular, ask.
Just as a note, I do have the seat frames. I do also have a original wing that is in very good condition
I expect a $1,000 deposit within 5 days after the auctin ends. I expect the balance within 10 days after the auction ends. I will accept cash when you pick it up or you can wire my bank the money.
This paragraph ebay is requiring me to put in my description:
A "salvage parts car" is a non-operational vehicle that can be broken down into components for use in repairing or modifying other vehicles. A salvage parts car is not a vehicle that can be used for transportation with or without repair.
By listing your vehicle in this category you are affirming this vehicle is titled salvage or a similar brand, cannot be driven, and is not for the purpose of restoration, repair, or reconstruction.
Every item in the Salvage Parts Car category will have the following disclaimer included in the listing:
This is a salvage vehicle and is being sold for parts only. It is not operational or street legal. Therefore, upon purchase, it will need to be either towed or put on a trailer. This item is NOT eligible for the eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection Program. -
#1 by cool on 01 Aug, 2011 22:25
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Ok I'll say it.
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#2 by FCs Rule on 01 Aug, 2011 22:45
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Ok I'll say it.
LOL
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#3 by Icemastr on 01 Aug, 2011 22:54
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Maybe I just go to super expensive places, but I was quoted 8K to install front and rear wide body fenders, a front bumper, fix a few dents and repaint a great condition FD. Heck just getting my Miata inspected so the place could tell me that is needed a new wheel hub assembly was $300. I would love to see this shop that can straighten this thing out for $2K.
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#4 by RXTC on 01 Aug, 2011 23:03
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When you consider what a finished original sells for, you'd understand.
They didn't make many, and MoPar is Big money collector car.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Road-Runner-/110721077210?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c77d8fda
unfinished clone, bet it hits 10K or more
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Superbird-HEMI-Tribute-/220821549584?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3369fd7210
semi finished clone
Were not talking your everyday run of the mill SS Chevelle, or SBC that they shit millions out the door, this is a less than 1500 ever made car.
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#5 by mayhamfx on 02 Aug, 2011 00:05
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$45,000 ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha/
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#6 by SSjon on 02 Aug, 2011 01:11
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Sweet its not to far away from me! Offer made and instantly denied lol $5 don't buy anything nowadays!
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#7 by FCs Rule on 02 Aug, 2011 08:05
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i understand your point about the mopars but i have seen road runners in almost complete condition go for 45k not this. i think he can sell it no problem for 15k as is but 45 is just crazy. hell i have seen super bird restored go for 75-80k how is it that he is going to sell this for 45? its going to take a lot more then 25-30k to fix this car so its not worth it at all!
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#8 by Troux on 02 Aug, 2011 14:23
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#9 by RXTC on 02 Aug, 2011 19:29
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i understand your point about the mopars but i have seen road runners in almost complete condition go for 45k not this. i think he can sell it no problem for 15k as is but 45 is just crazy. hell i have seen super bird restored go for 75-80k how is it that he is going to sell this for 45? its going to take a lot more then 25-30k to fix this car so its not worth it at all!
This is not just a "road runner"
Most correctly restored Superbirds have been bringing over 100K no problem.
Is he dreaming, yes, but not by much, many parts still in tact and useable would bring close to 20K if parted out.
Is it insane that these cars bring that kinda money? Yes
You can thank the internet, and ebay for it. I tried for 5 years to sell a gauge cluster that was pretty rare for $100 bucks, I put it on ebay, and it brought $500 and the guy was pleased as punch.
I've actually read through the listing, and looked at the pics, this car may have been in a fire, but it was years ago, there is rust through in the trunk. The numbers don't ad up either, a 440 6bbl car should have came with a dana 60.
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#10 by FCs Rule on 02 Aug, 2011 22:16
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my wife said her car says mopar on it (it does say it on the car...lol) now she wants 30,000 for it! come get her 2007 caliber
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#11 by RXTC on 03 Aug, 2011 12:16
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she's offered it to me, along with other things
