One of the most recognizable muscle cars ever made sold at a cut price thanks to a corrupt Indiana cop

An instantly recognizable American muscle car has sold at auction at a cut price, thanks to a corrupt Indiana Sheriff.

A 1970 Plymouth Superbird recently went up for auction, where its checkered past led to a cut-price deal.

The Superbird once belonged to former Indiana Sheriff Jamey Noel, however, the Sheriff would later be sentenced to prison.

Noel was caught up in a financial scandal of his own doing, causing the police to seize his muscle car, and send it off for auction.

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The former Sheriff bought the Plymouth and other cars with state funds before authorities seized them.

Late in 2024, Noel was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 27 counts of misusing funds.

These had originally been earmarked for the fire department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The spending spree was vast, with Noel buying everything from airplanes to wardrobes, luxury vacations, and a collection of cars.

Noel used the money to acquire two examples of the Plymouth Superbirds.

Incredibly, the Superbird that recently sold at auction is one of the most sought-after muscle cars.

The 1970 Plymouth Superbird has a 440ci Super Commando V8 with a six-barrel carburetor.

That engine produces 390hp and 490lb-ft of torque, with all that power going to the rear wheels.

What is even more impressive is that this particular Superbird is also a numbers-matching example.

Plus, it is virtually brand new, having only done 42,109 miles since it left the factory.

In recent years, only one of these types of Superbirds has sold for less than $200,000.

That one sold for $172,000 and had nearly double the mileage of this Superbird from Indiana.

Thanks to its unusual history, this car sold for just $175,000, quite a bit below what it should have sold for.

The new owner of the muscle car has certainly got a bit of a bargain.

Ironically, its past makes it more interesting than many other Superbirds, even though it falls on the wrong side of the law.

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