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Title: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on April 23, 2014, 10:01:08 PM
This past Sunday while I had my car sitting out in the sun...

The neighbor from across the street walks up and says...

"Nice car."

I said "Thanks."

Then while looking straight at the stripe that has spelled out in large letters the word

"D-A-Y-T-O-N-A"...

He says...

"What is it....

A Super Bee ?

:brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:

:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

:eek2:   :eek2:   :eek2:

::)   ::)   ::)
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Charger-Bodie on April 23, 2014, 10:03:15 PM
That was the same one I experienced .
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: A383Wing on April 23, 2014, 10:06:27 PM
I get it all the time.....it will never end..get used to it...have another beer
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on April 23, 2014, 10:09:00 PM
Yeah, I just chuckled a little and said...

No Denny,

"It's a Charger Daytona"  :coolgleamA:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: 62 Max on April 23, 2014, 10:40:30 PM
After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's. :shruggy:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: A383Wing on April 23, 2014, 10:42:03 PM
I tell some of the people that "Bee's don't have Wings"
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: 69CoronetRT on April 23, 2014, 11:35:50 PM
Quote from: 62 Max on April 23, 2014, 10:40:30 PM
After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's. :shruggy:

That's OK. Super Bees are Superbirds.
Coronets are Chargers.

I used to care. It's easier to smile and nod.
I'm just glad people notice.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Ghoste on April 24, 2014, 05:36:21 AM
Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: JB400 on April 24, 2014, 05:40:39 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on April 24, 2014, 05:36:21 AM
Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.

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Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: kab69440 on April 24, 2014, 06:56:04 AM
I am fairly used to hearing about formerly owned Chevelles that are "just identical" to mine. Sigh...
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: hemi68charger on April 24, 2014, 07:15:22 AM
Quote from: 62 Max on April 23, 2014, 10:40:30 PM
After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's. :shruggy:

And Daytonas are "Superbirds"..... it never fails............... Bless the hearts of those ignorant people, for they know not.....  ;D
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Ghoste on April 24, 2014, 07:29:38 AM
I can hardly tell a Civic from a Prius though myself so... :shruggy:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Indygenerallee on April 24, 2014, 08:03:56 AM
Usually anyone looking at a Daytona says "Isn't that one of those Superbirds that Richard Petty drove" Ive heard it more than once..
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: HemiFish on April 24, 2014, 08:07:07 AM
I know that feeling well. I have had my '69 Barracuda Fastback called everything from a GTO to a Camaro....    :brickwall:   
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: wingcar on April 24, 2014, 09:36:03 AM
I use to hear the "Superbee" tag a lot when I drove my Superbird.  Now people call my Daytona "Clone" a Superbird....sometimes I don't even bother to correct them.....
And, there are those that still call my 2008 Challenger SRT a "Charger" or at times a Camaro....
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: FJ5WING on April 24, 2014, 12:39:37 PM
Ive had two different people refer to mine as a Plymouth Dodge. My guess is they only knew the Plymouth part because of the big white lettering ?
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Ghoste on April 24, 2014, 12:41:54 PM
Given that most today view a vehicle as nothing more than an appliance and get Toyotas because somebody else said they should, I guess we should just be happy that they can recite a few vintage Mopar names at all even. :shruggy:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Wingnut426 on April 24, 2014, 01:14:18 PM
I  had a guy at a cruise ask me if the wing on my Hemi 'Bird was off a Suburu!   :smilielol:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: tan top on April 24, 2014, 03:26:48 PM
 D'oh  :brickwall: 

Quote from: Ghoste on April 24, 2014, 05:36:21 AM
Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.


:yesnod:  true !!    :brickwall:   :lol:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Stevearino on April 24, 2014, 03:45:30 PM
Have already gotten the Superbird reference to my clone Daytona project about a dozen times . People keep sending me pictures of Superbirds and showing me articles about Superbirds. I have stopped correcting them. What's the point? They are just being polite and showing  interest in what I am up to. No reason to make them feel dumb. It's not like they are going to make graphics for my car or something. :shruggy:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Bob T on April 24, 2014, 04:12:34 PM
Maybe their rationale is that it has a wing so it must be a Bee  :shruggy:   :D

Had a 20 year old American woman ask if my car was a Chevrolet while looking at the Charger script , I couldn't help laughing
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: XH29N0G on April 24, 2014, 04:25:32 PM
People like me, who know some cars but not others, appreciate the understanding. 

I thought I was going to get my head ripped off one time when I made the mistake of asking if a 65 Plymouth was a Dodge.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Kismgby on April 26, 2014, 02:43:43 PM
My fave was the guy who practically wanted to debate to the death that no car ever came from the factory looking that way.   :brickwall:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Ghoste on April 26, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Yeah, you gotta love the ones that know more about your car than you do.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: SBBob on April 26, 2014, 04:23:26 PM
My best one is my (fill in the blank) had one just like this, but it did not have the wing or nose cone.  Also over heard once at a car show the car was made by George Barris.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Ghoste on April 26, 2014, 04:55:17 PM
Yeah but to be fair, George Barris takes credit for almost everything automotive anyway.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: hitail on April 26, 2014, 06:01:28 PM
Actually had someone working at a MOPAR show look directly at me and say "nice Dodge" as I drive past
him in my Superbird. You would think the large PLYMOUTH decals would have been a clue.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: 69white hat on April 26, 2014, 10:09:24 PM
Lol! I was filling my 69 ( which Is orange ) at a gas station and buddy walks up and says "Nice charger." I say thanks. He says " too bad it aint a 73. It could be a general lee " I said Ya. It sure is..   :image_294343:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Wingnut426 on April 27, 2014, 12:01:00 PM
I was once asked "you're the guy that drives that big Duster, right?"  LOL! :smilielol:
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: boss429kiwi on April 28, 2014, 01:01:53 AM
I have a good one for you.

I took my 1970 Torino Cobra to an All Ford Day.
Two guys walked past and said "who the f$&@ would bring a dodge Charger to a All Ford Day!"

I had a good laugh, it made my day  :smilielol:

Gary
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: r4daytona on April 28, 2014, 07:00:30 AM
You guys have me excited anticipating my first story like that !! 
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: 1970Moparmann on April 29, 2014, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: boss429kiwi on April 28, 2014, 01:01:53 AM
I have a good one for you.

I took my 1970 Torino Cobra to an All Ford Day.
Two guys walked past and said "who the f$&@ would bring a dodge Charger to a All Ford Day!"

I had a good laugh, it made my day  :smilielol:

Gary

That's awesome! 

In my neighborhood when I brought the Bird home, I heard "Is it real" about 10x.   Will be interesting once it hits the streets!
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: FJ5WING on April 30, 2014, 07:14:17 AM
I heard that ALL the time when I first bought it. I was able to reply with "have you ever seen a fake one?" but nowadays theres a couple handfuls of clones so I guess I'll just have to go with a simple yes, if it ever comes up again.
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Daytona Guy on May 01, 2014, 11:22:52 PM
Also, is that a "kit".

Dane
Title: Re: I had my first case of mistaken identity...
Post by: Arnie Cunningham on May 03, 2014, 04:28:35 PM
I made up an info sheet a few years back.
It can be found at:
http://brcook.com/id31.html
It should be printable as a PDF.
I welcome any comments that might improve it.
Brennan R. Cook