If you’re into classic Mopar muscle cars, NASCAR history, or just rare American muscle cars, this one will hit you right in the heart. Lou Costabile’s latest YouTube video has dropped, and in it, he features an absolutely jaw-dropping, unrestored 1970 Plymouth Superbird in the stunning Alpine White with only 15,000 original miles. Yes, you read that right—15,000. And not only is it real, but it’s also the very last Superbird ever titled as new, way back in 1985.
This U-code Superbird is a true piece of history. It’s got the factory-installed 7.0-liter (440-cubic-inch) Super Commando V8 with a single four-barrel carb, making 375 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. A 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a 3.55 Sure Grip rear end are backing that up.
What’s wild is that this specific car, VIN RM23U0A165375, sat unsold at Brown Motor Sales in Grafton, West Virginia, for fifteen years. Why? Who knows. Maybe the giant wing was just too much for small-town buyers. But in 1985, someone finally stepped up and bought the thing new. That makes it a true unicorn—not just the last Superbird off the line (that one’s accounted for, too), but the last one ever sold new.
Lou got the call from the current owner, a private collector in Tennessee, who picked it up late last year. The man wasted no time reaching out, saying, “You’ve got to come film this.” And thank God he did. Because what we get is an untouched, unmolested, unrestored time capsule. The car’s still sitting on the original tires. The black vinyl top, black bench seat interior, and everything else in the factory air in the tires look fresh off the showroom floor.
Even crazier? Lou didn’t just get to film it—he drove it. That’s right. The owner tossed him the keys, and Lou took the legendary wing car for a cruise. On camera. In 2025. That’s the kind of moment car guys dream about, and Lou lived it.
This car isn’t just beautiful—it’s a reminder of what made the muscle car era so iconic. Built on November 14, 1969, it was one of 1,935 Superbirds produced to homologate the car for NASCAR racing. The wing wasn’t for looks—it was designed in a wind tunnel to sit in “clean air,” helping the car stay glued to the track at 200+ mph.
While many Superbirds have been restored, modified, or raced hard over the years, this one survived untouched. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime vehicles that stops you in your tracks. A true survivor, with a story that’s almost too bizarre to believe.
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