This interesting image captures the spirit of the musclecars in a wonderful way. The image was taken in 1970.
The short-lived Plymouth
Road Runner Superbird, a sister design to the Dodge Charger Daytona, was designed to beat the Ford Torino
Talladega at NASCAR stock car racing and to lure Richard Petty back to
Plymouth. Both cars famously featured a protruding, aerodynamic nosecone, a
massive rear spoiler, and a horn whose sound mimicked the Road Runner cartoon
character. Developed specifically for NASCAR racing, the Superbird, a modified
Plymouth Roadrunner, and the Charger Daytona, a modified Dodge Charger 500,
were among the first American cars to be designed aerodynamically using a wind
tunnel and computer analysis. The Superbird's smoothed-out body and nosecone
with retractable headlights added nineteen inches to the Road Runner's original
length. A rear wing (spoiler) was mounted on tall tail-fins that put it into
less disturbed air thus reducing the car's lightness by keeping the rear tires
firmly on the ground at high speeds. The extreme height of these fins also gave
clearance for the trunklid to open freely. The rear-facing fender scoops were
used for releasing trapped air from the wheel wells. Petty's famous Roadrunner
Superbird, on display at the Richard Petty Museum However, NASCAR's
homologation requirement demanded that vehicles to be raced have to be
available to the general public and sold in sufficient numbers. In 1970, NASCAR
raised the production requirement from 500 examples to one for every 2
Manufacturer's dealers in the
This is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of Plymouth ‘s automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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