A super rare Plymouth Superbird – a model which featured in the Disney Pixar kids movie Cars – is for sale for £147,000.
The blue motor – built in 1970 – was one of just 2,000 made.
It can go 185mph and boasts an impressive 0-60mph of 5.5 seconds.
The model with its iconic nose cone is well known for circuit racing.
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But it became even more famous when it appeared in animated form in the 2006 children’s film Cars.
The Superbird is being sold at auction by Bring a Trailer in Slidell, near New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
It has a 4.4litre V8 engine and has done 91,000 miles – just 1,685 per year.
The listing reads: “This 1970 Plymouth Superbird is one of approximately 2,000 examples produced for a single model year between October and December 1969.
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“It was completed on November 30, 1969, and spent time in Tennessee before it was purchased by John Vaughn, a Chrysler Corporation Space Division engineer assigned to conduct wind-tunnel testing during the development of the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird.
“The car underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2005 before it was purchased by the seller in 2010.
“Finished in blue over white vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a 440ci V8 paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission and an 8.75″ Sure Grip rear end with a 3.55:1 final drive.
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“Features include a nose cone, a rear wing, a black vinyl roof, power-assisted steering, front disc brakes, Rallye 15″ wheels, and a push-button AM radio.
“Modifications consist of an aluminum radiator, a 16″ cooling fan, a coolant-overflow tank, and a PerTronix electronic ignition system.
“Service performed in 2023 involved replacement of the voltage regulator, the reverse-light switch, and the headlights.
The auction ends tomorrow (10 Feb).
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