A rare piece of Mopar wing-car history has just landed on the docket: this 1970 Plymouth Superbird is for sale at Carlisle Auctions, offered as a showcase lot in a striking Lime Light green finish that turns heads from every angle. Few surviving Superbirds combine this level of originality with the options collectors chase most today, and this example appears to check nearly every box for serious buyers.
Under the hood sits a 440 “Six Pack” V-8, backed by a factory four-speed manual transmission — an exceptionally rare combination, since the vast majority of Superbirds left the assembly line with column-shift automatics. According to the listing, the original buyer reportedly wouldn’t take delivery until the dealer swapped in the six-pack engine, a detail that adds real character to an already special build. The full mechanical rundown is available in the current Carlisle Auctions listing.
What truly sets this Superbird apart is its condition. The seller describes it as highly original and super solid, with untouched sheet metal, no bodywork, and no filler. The vinyl top and upholstery are also said to be original rather than reproduction pieces, and the numbers-matching 18-spline four-speed transmission and Dana rear end remain with the car. Buyers who value honesty over a fresh restoration will want to take a close look at the auction page for this Superbird.
Inside and out, the details reportedly still function exactly as they should, from the door buzzers and gauges to the radio and reverse lights — a sign of a car that has been cared for rather than parked away and forgotten. The pistol grip shifter, towering rear wing, and pointed nose cone round out one of the most recognizable silhouettes in American muscle car history. Additional photos and specification details are posted on the vehicle’s page at Carlisle Auctions.
With NASCAR-inspired aerodynamics, a numbers-matching drivetrain, and a rare factory four-speed, this Superbird represents a compelling opportunity for collectors chasing an honest, unrestored example rather than another over-restored trailer queen. Interested bidders can register to bid or request more information directly through the listing at Carlisle Auctions before it crosses the block.
The 2026 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction welcomes 400+ consignments spanning generations that will be part of the October 1-2 event at the Carlisle PA Expo Center. You’ll have the opportunity to bid on and buy decades of automotive excellence from all major manufacturers. With THREE great ways to find your first or next classic, Carlisle Auctions offers bidding options in person, on the phone, and online. Make a Corvette yours, take home a Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger, pick-up truck, Cadillac, Buick, and more, and know that when you’re doing business with Carlisle Auctions, you’re working with a team that has decades of combined experience in the classic and collector car hobby. Top-notch customer service, charity sales by way of Fund the Firehouse, Carlisle Cares, and an easy-to-work-with transportation partner in Rite Way Transportation make a Carlisle Auctions experience as turn-key as it is fun!
John Lloyd