I had my first case of mistaken identity...

[Daytona R/T SE]

This past Sunday while I had my car sitting out in the sun...

The neighbor from across the street walks up and says...

"Nice car."

I said "Thanks."

Then while looking straight at the stripe that has spelled out in large letters the word

"D-A-Y-T-O-N-A"...

He says...

"What is it....

A Super Bee ?





      

      

[Charger-Bodie]

That was the same one I experienced .

[A383Wing]

I get it all the time.....it will never end..get used to it...have another beer

[Daytona R/T SE]

Yeah, I just chuckled a little and said...

No Denny,

"It's a Charger Daytona" 

[62 Max]

After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's.

[A383Wing]

I tell some of the people that "Bee's don't have Wings"

[69CoronetRT]

After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's.

That's OK. Super Bees are Superbirds.
Coronets are Chargers.

I used to care. It's easier to smile and nod.
I'm just glad people notice.

[Ghoste]

Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.

[JB400]

Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.

[kab69440]

I am fairly used to hearing about formerly owned Chevelles that are "just identical" to mine. Sigh...

[hemi68charger]

After hearing it 30 + years  I am finally convinced  that Superbirds are actually Superbee's.

And Daytonas are "Superbirds"..... it never fails............... Bless the hearts of those ignorant people, for they know not..... 

[Ghoste]

I can hardly tell a Civic from a Prius though myself so...

[Indygenerallee]

Usually anyone looking at a Daytona says "Isn't that one of those Superbirds that Richard Petty drove" Ive heard it more than once..

[HemiFish]

I know that feeling well. I have had my '69 Barracuda Fastback called everything from a GTO to a Camaro....       

[wingcar]

I use to hear the "Superbee" tag a lot when I drove my Superbird.  Now people call my Daytona "Clone" a Superbird....sometimes I don't even bother to correct them.....
And, there are those that still call my 2008 Challenger SRT a "Charger" or at times a Camaro....

[FJ5WING]

Ive had two different people refer to mine as a Plymouth Dodge. My guess is they only knew the Plymouth part because of the big white lettering ?

[Ghoste]

Given that most today view a vehicle as nothing more than an appliance and get Toyotas because somebody else said they should, I guess we should just be happy that they can recite a few vintage Mopar names at all even.

[Wingnut426]

I  had a guy at a cruise ask me if the wing on my Hemi 'Bird was off a Suburu!   

[tan top]

 D'oh   

Agreed.  At least he didn't suggest painting it orange and putting a flag on the roof and 01 on the doors.

  true !!       

[Stevearino]

Have already gotten the Superbird reference to my clone Daytona project about a dozen times . People keep sending me pictures of Superbirds and showing me articles about Superbirds. I have stopped correcting them. What's the point? They are just being polite and showing  interest in what I am up to. No reason to make them feel dumb. It's not like they are going to make graphics for my car or something.

[Bob T]

Maybe their rationale is that it has a wing so it must be a Bee     

Had a 20 year old American woman ask if my car was a Chevrolet while looking at the Charger script , I couldn't help laughing

[XH29N0G]

People like me, who know some cars but not others, appreciate the understanding. 

I thought I was going to get my head ripped off one time when I made the mistake of asking if a 65 Plymouth was a Dodge.

[Kismgby]

My fave was the guy who practically wanted to debate to the death that no car ever came from the factory looking that way.   

[Ghoste]

Yeah, you gotta love the ones that know more about your car than you do.

[SBBob]

My best one is my (fill in the blank) had one just like this, but it did not have the wing or nose cone.  Also over heard once at a car show the car was made by George Barris.

[Ghoste]

Yeah but to be fair, George Barris takes credit for almost everything automotive anyway.

[hitail]

Actually had someone working at a MOPAR show look directly at me and say "nice Dodge" as I drive past
him in my Superbird. You would think the large PLYMOUTH decals would have been a clue.

[69white hat]

Lol! I was filling my 69 ( which Is orange ) at a gas station and buddy walks up and says "Nice charger." I say thanks. He says " too bad it aint a 73. It could be a general lee " I said Ya. It sure is..   

[Wingnut426]

I was once asked "you're the guy that drives that big Duster, right?"  LOL!

[boss429kiwi]

I have a good one for you.

I took my 1970 Torino Cobra to an All Ford Day.
Two guys walked past and said "who the f$&@ would bring a dodge Charger to a All Ford Day!"

I had a good laugh, it made my day 

Gary

[r4daytona]

You guys have me excited anticipating my first story like that !! 

[1970Moparmann]

I have a good one for you.

I took my 1970 Torino Cobra to an All Ford Day.
Two guys walked past and said "who the f$&@ would bring a dodge Charger to a All Ford Day!"

I had a good laugh, it made my day 

Gary

That's awesome! 

In my neighborhood when I brought the Bird home, I heard "Is it real" about 10x.   Will be interesting once it hits the streets!

[FJ5WING]

I heard that ALL the time when I first bought it. I was able to reply with "have you ever seen a fake one?" but nowadays theres a couple handfuls of clones so I guess I'll just have to go with a simple yes, if it ever comes up again.

[Daytona Guy]

Also, is that a "kit".

Dane

[Arnie Cunningham]

I made up an info sheet a few years back.
It can be found at:
http://brcook.com/id31.html
It should be printable as a PDF.
I welcome any comments that might improve it.
Brennan R. Cook