California woman surprises regular dealership as she takes her barn find Superbird NASCAR in to be serviced
Published on May 02, 2026 at 3:43 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on May 02, 2026 at 3:43 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This woman took a dealership by surprise when she took a Superbird NASCAR in to be serviced.
Emelia Hartford found this custom Plymouth Superbird inside a barn and decided to take it to a dealer.
She was curious to see if a modern dealership could handle her ‘vintage stock car missile’.
With a Dodge R5P7 900hp race engine and a Cup car chassis, there was a lot to contend with.
The staff at this dealership was stunned when this Superbird NASCAR arrived
The dealership in question was located in Huntington Beach, California.
Upon arrival, the car’s presence was felt – its sheer volume was enough to get the entire service department to down their tools and gawp at it.
“I think everybody knows we’re here…everyone just decided to take five minutes and come out,” Hartford commented.
Staff could be seen surrounding the car to get a look at it, and could you blame them?
This car didn’t only deliver in terms of scale, but in terms of pure star quality and charisma.
In a striking blue, this Superbird looked like it had rolled straight out of a box of Hot Wheels, and what’s not to love about that?
During the inspection, it was discovered that the car was a 1970 model.
This came as a surprise to Hartford, who had been convinced it was a 1969 model.
Regardless of what year it had been produced, there’s no denying that this Superbird made quite the impact with people at the dealership.
One remarked that he had heard it coming from five miles down the street.
While that may not be true down to the mile, it does speak to this car’s impressive roar.
Emelia Hartford has a knack for finding some truly awesome cars
Somehow, Hartford always ends up with a truly great find when it comes to her car content.
Lest we forget, this was the YouTuber who found an abandoned Lola T70 kit car hidden in some undergrowth.
That’s not to say she’s had an easy time when it comes to getting her car road-ready.
We couldn’t possibly forget the time she bought a fire-damaged Porsche 911 GT3 for a pittance.
And when we say a pittance, we mean it – $1 in total.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
