It wouldn’t be the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals without Mopar Winged Warriors in the building, and there may be no better ambassador for the Aero Car community than Bob Jennings of Jennings Wing Cars.
When people think of Daytonas and Superbirds, Bob and his team are never far from the conversation. His depth of knowledge, dedication to preservation, and commitment to getting these cars out where people can actually see them has made a lasting impact on the Winged Warriors.
Bob’s collection includes an incredible 11 Aero cars, nine Superbirds and two Daytonas. Even more impressive, each one of them is loved, maintained, and driven. Some are even road tripped, often in ways that defy common sense and expectations. And we love it.
As Bob puts it,
“I get a lot of flack about driving a couple hundred thousand dollar car… they’re meant to be driven.”
That philosophy was on full display at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2025, where Bob brought two unforgettable 1970 Plymouth Superbirds. Both cars have stories that feel almost impossible.. until you realize who’s behind the wheel.
Walking into the show, one of the first Wing cars to stop you in your tracks is “The Alaska Highway Superbird”. The name is not for show. This Superbird has completed not one, but two mind blowing road trips from Jeffersonville, IN to Alaska.
In 2015, Bob set out alone, no chase vehicles, no support crew, and drove more than 5,200 miles over a stretch of nine days in a car many consider too valuable to ever see pavement again. The car, a 440 Four-Barrel console automatic Superbird.
After returning home, the car was restored by Magnum Restorations. Most would assume that was the end of the story here, but Bob had other plans.
In 2022, he did it again, driving the Superbird back to Alaska a second time. The car later earned Gold Concours honors at MCACN 2022, a great testament not only to the quality of the restoration but to the confidence Bob has in driving what he owns.
The idea sounds reckless to some, even unbelievable, yet Bob documented the trip, every challenge, every moment, and tells the stories for the world to enjoy.
Parked behind it sat another equally remarkable Bird, known both as “The Arctic Circle Superbird” and “The Black Ice Superbird”.
This one is a 1970 Superbird powered by a 440 Six-Barrel backed by a four speed, already a serious Mopar before its history is even considered. In 1983, it was abandoned on the streets of Los Angeles. It was then purchased out of a police impound auction for around $300.
After changing hands a few times, it ended up with Tom Ferry, a member of the Alaskan heavy metal band Black Ice. Ferry repainted the, then Yellow, Bird black and hand built an N96 fresh air setup adapted on to the Superbird hood. Years later, the car was passed to Larry Roper, who refinished it again in black before selling it to Bob.
Bob, along with Ryan Jennings and Jason Fruits, road tripped the Superbird from Jefferson, Indiana all the way to the Arctic Circle.
A black 440 Six-Barrel four speed Superbird on a trip like that is the kind of thing most people would never even consider. Bob not only did it but documented and recorded the trip for the world to watch.
What makes Bob Jennings and Jennings Wing Cars special is their view on these Mopars. They aren’t protected by fear or locked away for the sake of value. These cars are respected by being used, shared, and experienced. Every mile adds history, every trip adds meaning, and every public appearance gives people a chance to see something they may never encounter again.
If you ever find yourself at a show where Bob is in attendance, we highly recommend you slow down and spend some time around him and his cars. He and his team are all fantastic to chat cars with and we look forward to it each year.
Be sure to check out Jennings Wing Cars on their website and social medias.
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