what's with THIS bird???

[pettybird]

http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=FL09&CarID=r031&fc=0


i totally want it. 

[hemigeno]

Notice the electric brake controller and box receiver hitch??    

[nascarxx29]

That would have been a nice bookend to 
go with the old Jim Radke daytona paint job

[pettybird]

I forgot to mention that we need to block corndogscharger's boss from seeing this car   

[nascarxx29]

Might be a cousin to the Carol Beeler superbird hes restoring

[moparstuart]

I forgot to mention that we need to block corndogscharger's boss from seeing this car   

I really like it also , wonder what the history is on it ? How long has it been painted that way  ?

  Did you see the kaiser darrin ? I love those and there pocket doors   

[nascarxx29]

I might still have a picture of a mint green and a red kaiser darin that frequents local shows near me.I like the doors sliding behind the fender

[Aero426]

The #76 car belonged to Eddie Evans who operated the Antique Race Car Museum in Bedford Indiana.   Eddie used that car to tow another Superbird or his race cars.    Eddie passed away a few years ago, and his collection was sold at the Kruse auction at Auburn Indiana last May.    There were five or six of his Superbirds at the auction.  Most were driver quality and went for very reasonable prices.   This one sold for $65,000  - a bit of a deal for a 6-pack 4-speed car.   

I remember heading home from Talladega in 1988 seeing this Bird towing another Bird on a trailer.

[moparstuart]

The #76 car belonged to Eddie Evans who operated the Antique Race Car Museum in Bedford Indiana.   Eddie used that car to tow another Superbird or his race cars.    Eddie passed away a few years ago, and his collection was sold at the Kruse auction at Auburn Indiana last May.    There were five or six of his Superbirds at the auction.  Most were driver quality and went for very reasonable prices.   I think the #76 car sold for something in the mid $60,000 range - a bit of a deal.   

I remember heading home from Talladega in 1988 seeing this Bird towing another Bird on a trailer.

very cool history , hopefully it stays looking like that

[69bronzeT5]

I forgot to mention that we need to block corndogscharger's boss from seeing this car   

It would look cooler if it didn't have the side pipes and had some Nascar type wheels. But it's still a cool car!

[moparstuart]

I forgot to mention that we need to block corndogscharger's boss from seeing this car   

It would look cooler if it didn't have the side pipes and had some Nascar type wheels. But it's still a cool car!

I totally agree 

[WingCharger]

Can anybody post pics of it?
My computer wont load through.

[69_500]

I might have to make a trip to the auction block to see this one run across. I like them all done up like that, makes  them stand out in a crowd.

[nascarxx29]

[WINGR]

Hey Danny, I would like to go to the auction too but I think temptation might get the best of me. That looks sweet, I agree about the removal of the sidepipes and adding some old Nascar style steelies would be great. When removing the sidepipes I think that I would put on the period correct Nascar exhaust as well.

WINGR

[oldcarnut]

I think I got this pic from an earlier aucton but I can't remember where or when.

[Aero426]

I think I got this pic from an earlier aucton but I can't remember where or when.

That is from the Kruse auction last May.

[hemigeno]

Here are the pictures from the RM site:

[hemigeno]

... and the description text:

[pettybird]

Doug what color was it originally?

[Aero426]

Doug what color was it originally?

I don't know what color it started as.

[moparstuart]

Doug what color was it originally?

I'll guess tor-red ?

[hemi68charger]

Interesting 'Bird................

[pettybird]

it has my two favorite aftermarket parts--the lever lock radiator cap and the corrugated radiator hoses. 


I don't know how many of those I have in boxes here...I take them off immediately when cars come in. 

[Charger_Fan]

It's odd that the red isn't painted down onto the nose.
I hope whoever gets it leaves it the way it is, it's got unique character this way.

[69_500]

I like it the way it is, but odds are whoever buys it will probably take it back to stock. Personally I'd just drive it the way it is, and enjoy it like people used to enjoy Daytona's and Superbirds when I was growing up. They drove them just like any other cars, didn't put them on a trailer, just got in them, packed the trunk and drove it to the shows and had a grand old time.

[pettybird]

I like it the way it is, but odds are whoever buys it will probably take it back to stock. Personally I'd just drive it the way it is, and enjoy it like people used to enjoy Daytona's and Superbirds when I was growing up. They drove them just like any other cars, didn't put them on a trailer, just got in them, packed the trunk and drove it to the shows and had a grand old time.

some of us still do

[69_500]

yeah but out numbers are growing smaller and smaller. I'm still looking forward to putting around 2,500-4,000 miles on the 500 this year. In a couple more years it will roll over 100,000. Who cares though right, its meant to be driven.

[pettybird]

yeah but out numbers are growing smaller and smaller. I'm still looking forward to putting around 2,500-4,000 miles on the 500 this year. In a couple more years it will roll over 100,000. Who cares though right, its meant to be driven.

it was cool watching the B5's odometer roll back to zero two years ago.  just make sure you're paying attention--you'll kick yourself if you miss it!

[maxwellwedge]

it has my two favorite aftermarket parts--the lever lock radiator cap and the corrugated radiator hoses. 


I don't know how many of those I have in boxes here...I take them off immediately when cars come in. 

Don't forget red heater hoses, clamp-on heads on battery cables, red battery hold-down brackets, rad overflow bottles, electronic modules and air shocks. 

[pettybird]

it has my two favorite aftermarket parts--the lever lock radiator cap and the corrugated radiator hoses. 


I don't know how many of those I have in boxes here...I take them off immediately when cars come in. 

Don't forget red heater hoses, clamp-on heads on battery cables, red battery hold-down brackets, rad overflow bottles, electronic modules and air shocks. 

circa 1979 Sears auto center FTW!

[69_500]

Well I think I have a few years to go before it rolls 100K, as i think its around 82K right now. Was at 75 or 76K when purchased, so at current pace I might even be 35 before it hits 100K.

[CornDogsCharger]

Wow, I think I'll tell my boss about this car.  Maybe he'll buy it too!  Just kidding.... no one shoot me.  I'd love to see this car left alone.... lakepipes and all.  If you notice, this car also takes on a former Petty paintjob.  Think back to the 71/72 Road Runners.  It's amazing how many of these custom wing cars are actually still out there.  I'd love to see what it sells for.

Justin
"CornDog"

P.S. Don't worry guys.  I'll keep my lips sealed shut with my boss.  haha

[70daytonaclone]

Dam that car is UGLY!!! SOMEBODY GET THE LATEX AND A ROLLER QUICK! I just got sick looking at that wigger rig!

[WINGR]

We all are entitled to our opinion, I like the paint job and unless it really needed a resto., I would leave it like it is. Of course I am also a racing fanatic so it goes without saying. My 

Oh by the way in case my wife is on here, that would be a perfect B-Day present.

WINGR

[69_500]

We all are entitled to our opinion, I like the paint job and unless it really needed a resto., I would leave it like it is. Of course I am also a racing fanatic so it goes without saying. My 

Oh by the way in case my wife is on here, that would be a perfect B-Day present.

WINGR

Steve I think that the odds of your wife being on here and reading that are about the same as my wife being on here and reading that i want a Daytona and going through with it. Seems we are both way short on the odds.

[WINGR]

Good point Danny, but us guys can dream can't we.  I was still hoping that she was going to buy me one of Ed's Hemi 500's but that didn't happen. When he said he sold the R6 one I was just hoping with all my might, but no.

How was your trip, I was hoping to hear from you but figured you guys had a pretty full schedule already. Hopefully next time you guys go to see Gene's car I can meet you out there.

Take care,

Steve

[69_500]

I didn't make the trip, Gene wound up going solo this past weekend. I stayed home, had some family ordeals/issues to deal with. Would not hear the end of it if I managed to miss the last sign up dates for our son to play baseball this summer, not from him or her. That was only 1 of the issues.