The Superbird Hemi, the most valuable of all, is worth an average of $650,000; a new video shows a creative technique to store it out of harm’s way. Another barn find was recently highlighted on the YouTube channel Auto Archaeology. It is something familiar, but with a twist. This example, though, is only reachable by drone, and it also happens to be a very expensive muscle vehicle.
Everyone is aware that Plymouth Superbirds are uncommon and expensive, but this Superbird Hemi 4-speed is one of the most valuable of all. These days, that combination is the most uncommon and sought-after, but the owners were ahead of the market and placed the automobile onto the rafters of a workshop to keep it safe. Here is the succinct but intriguing account of how it got there.
A 1970 Plymouth Superbird Hemi 4-Speed: Hidden In Plain View
The host of Auto Archaeology is a well-known barn discovery hunter who has observed and recorded numerous machines in a variety of conditions. The Superbird is a rare sight in this world of rust and patina, but especially one in this state of suspended animation. A workshop that was specifically designed to handle the ‘Bird has the muscle vehicle actually dangling over the rafters.
The barn find hunter returned lately despite having been to the store in 2017 to get yet another shot of the renowned classic car from the 1970s. He captures close-up images of the car, which is a touch crusty but in fair shape, using a drone.
After getting saved from a used car dealer years ago, the owner decided to put it up out of the way onto its current resting place with the help of a heavy-duty forklift. There are no details of if or when the car will be getting a restoration, but it looks like a great investment – shame it won’t be on the road any time soon.
How Much Is This 1970 Plymouth Superbird Hemi 4-Speed Worth?
As we all know, the Superbird is a pricey muscle car, but due to their performance and rarity, Hemi-engined models are worth the most money. The added benefit of the desirable 4-speed manual transmission will probably raise the price of this vintage car even further. For the Plymouth Superbird, three different engines were offered: the 440-ci Commando, the somewhat more expensive 440-ci Six Pack, and the 425-hp, 426-ci Hemi V8. Only 135 of these engines were produced out of a total of 1920 Superbirds, making it the least common of the three.
At auction, the Hemi Superbird is worth an average of about $650,000, and Hagerty suggests that a ‘Good’ example will still fetch around $400,000.
This one is in need of a restoration, but it looks pretty complete from the video and photos. Presumably the owners will be wanting to hang onto it for the foreseeable future, but this ‘Bird is one exciting investment opportunity.