In pictures: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
This "Superbird" of an entirely different feather packs a 440-cubic-inch V-8 topped by triple carbs, along with a unique horn note and decals depicting the cartoon Road Runner holding a helmet
Al Broughtan's 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird.
Decals depicting the cartoon Road Runner holding a helmet adorn the rear wing.
Street versions of the Superbird listed for $4,804 (U.S.) back in 1970. Some have sold for more than $300,000 at auction in recent years.
Superbirds could be ordered with a 426 Hemi, 440 Super Commando or 440 Super Commando with three two-barrel carb V-8s and with four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Broughton’s is one of 716 built with the 440 and three Holley carbs. It makes a seriously understated 390 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 mph takes 5.9 seconds.
Al Broughtan likes to run his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird at Mosport, where he is a co-owner.