A 440 Superbird with stock bodywork including the factory small nose spoiler, the original factory 65,000 mile shortblock, a 2.76 open end rear end, a dodge truck 1976 A833 overdrive transmission, 1962 max wedge heads,1962 max wedge intake with small carbs, and a not wild solid lifter cam can and will average 173 MPH through a measured mile at a 4200 feet above sea level elevation. Something the average home garage mechanic could easily put together. Even if they did not have a garage at the time and were working out of their apartment parking lot.

No airplane required.