Superbird

In October 1969, the first Superbird was completed. They were modified from Plymouth Road Runners, and in developing that vehicle, Plymouth certainly made the most of acquiring the license of the titular Looney Tunes…

This did not sit well with Petty. In 1968 he only won 16 races. Despite constantly haranguing Plymouth for a new winged stallion, the car manufacturer never budged. So, in 1969 Petty turned his back on Plymouth and zipped…