Petty’s Garage/HPP 2009 “Plymouth Superbird” prototype, supercharged manual Challenger tribute, ends on Bring a Trailer today at 3:19 p.m. ET.
A modern homage to one of NASCAR’s most recognizable race cars is up for grabs. A 2009 Dodge Challenger–based “Plymouth Superbird” prototype from Petty’s Garage and Heide Performance Products has been listed on Bring a Trailer.
Although Plymouth ceased operations in 2001, the late-2000s custom project briefly revived the Superbird’s spirit for street use. Petty’s Garage—the now-shuttered shop founded by seven-time Cup champion Richard Petty—teamed with HPP to transform third-generation Challengers into tributes to the 1970 aero warrior that Petty drove to eight victories during its single NASCAR season. The limited program targeted 25 cars; the example offered is identified as a prototype that later entered private hands.
Finished in orange over black, the coupe wears the visual signatures that made the original famous: a wind-cheating nosecone with concealed headlights and a towering rear wing mounted high enough to clear the trunk lid. Under the hood, the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is fitted with a Magnuson supercharger that feeds through a functional hood scoop, sending power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 30,566 miles.
Inside, the build departs from stock with ribbed leather upholstery featuring an orange gradient, body-color interior trim pieces, and a pistol-grip shifter—details intended to blend contemporary comfort with period-inspired cues. Photos on the listing show Superbird-specific exterior elements, bespoke badging, and the Challenger SRT8–based chassis underneath the coachwork.
The car last crossed Bring a Trailer in 2020, selling for $44,250—a figure that offers a reference point but not a ceiling given today’s market and the vehicle’s connection to Petty’s legacy. The original 1970 Superbird, shaped in the wind tunnel and refined on track, became so iconic that it later inspired “The King” character voiced by Petty in the animated film “Cars.” This modern interpretation nods to that heritage while delivering a streetable package with contemporary performance hardware.
With its combination of prototype status, limited-run provenance, and unmistakable aero styling, the Petty’s Garage Superbird occupies a niche corner of modern muscle. For bidders seeking a conversation-starting collectible that ties present-day Mopar power to one of stock car racing’s most storied silhouettes, the clock runs out this afternoon.
