- The Toyota Supra “Suprabird” pays homage to the 1970 Plymouth Superbird raced by Richard Petty in NASCAR.
- The changes are largely aesthetic, with upgraded suspension being the only notable mechanical difference.
- It’s on display at the 2024 SEMA Show, running November 5-8 in Las Vegas.
NASCAR has existed in the US for over 75 years, but only a few drivers—and their cars—have attained legendary status. Richard Petty is arguably at the very top of the list, and though he drove several cars throughout his long career, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the one people remember. It was the winged wonder of superspeedways, so dominating that NASCAR made rule changes in 1971 effectively banning the aerodynamic ‘bird.
Now, Toyota and Rutledge Wood are paying homage to the classic Superbird with a modern interpretation based on another winged car, the Supra. Say hello to the Suprabird, complete with a classic blue paint job and festooned with Petty’s number 43 on the doors.
Read the rest of this article and see more pictures of the “Suprabird” here.
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