Perfection is hard to achieve, but this 1971 Dodge Super Bee gives it a fair shake. When you look at every aspect of this car, it is hard to find anything not to like. It appears that it would be equally comfortable on the show circuit as it would on the open road, and the time has come for a lucky new owner to potentially test this theory. Located in Hicksville, New York, you will find the Super Bee listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has sailed beyond the reserve and currently sits at $30,100.
The first thing worth noting about this Bright Red Dodge is that it is the real deal. The owner says that it is no clone but that it is a genuine Super Bee. Once we get past that fact, what we see is a classic that presents flawlessly. The paint holds a beautiful shine, with not a hint of a flaw or defect. It seems that the owner has plowed some time and money into the vehicle because he describes everything as new. The panels are laser straight, and there is no evidence of rust to be found anywhere. Examining the photos closely revealed not so much as a trace of surface corrosion, which means that the buyer won’t need to spend a dime on repairs. The exterior trim is as flawless as the paint, and the glass is just as impressive. The Black graphics add a striking contrast to all of that Red, and the Magnum 500 wheels provide the perfect finishing touch.
If this Dodge’s exterior presentation was impressive, that theme continues when we lift the hood. We find a 383ci V8, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a 3.23 Sure Grip rear end. The original owner also chose to equip the vehicle with power steering and power front disc brakes. Dodge offered several engines in the ’71 Super Bee, and the 383 sat in about the middle of the range. It offered 300hp under the right foot, which is enough to propel this classic through the ¼ mile in around 15.7 seconds. The owner doesn’t expressly state that this Dodge is numbers-matching, but he does infer it. He has recently fitted new tires, an aluminum radiator, and an electronic distributor. He says that the car runs and drives well, and he states that it is a turn-key proposition.
Slipping behind the wheel of this Dodge would be a pleasure because, once again, everything is new. The only aftermarket addition that I can spot is a wrap on the wheel. Otherwise, spending time inside the Super Bee would be like rewinding the clock to when Don McLean sang about the day the music died and The Godfather graced the silver screen. The upholstered surfaces and carpet appear flawless, while the dash, pad, and console add to the feeling that the vehicle just rolled off the showroom floor. One of my favorite features is the pistol grip shifter, and while I’ve never had a chance to use one, I can’t help but think that they would feel satisfying in the hand. There aren’t many optional extras in there, but the factory sports wheel and pushbutton radio should make life on the road pretty enjoyable.
When this 1971 Super Bee’s owner listed it for sale, he set the auction to open at $15,000. It took two days to rocket to its current level. There are still a few days left on the listing, so the potential is there for it to head higher. If it passed $40,000, I wouldn’t be surprised. However, regardless of where it eventually goes, the fact that it has now passed the reserve means that a new owner is mere days away. When you consider that fact and the Super Bee’s overall condition, are you tempted to submit a bid?
Beautiful car here. I had a 69 Super Bee and this is the only other year I would own. Didn’t like the front ends of the 1970, so when Dodge swapped the Bee to the Charger body it was a great improvement in appearance.
Too bad this will sell for more money than the boss will allow me to spend.
Someone will be very pleased though.
Boss = wife? :-)
You betcha. For some reason she says she would prefer to have food money for our older years than for me to have another Bee. Can’t win them all.
I loved the 70 Bee, the 71 is growing on me though.
Thats kind of odd. Why is there a 4×4 hunk of wood behind the drivers side wheel?
Based on the fact the car is sitting on a slight hill my guess says the brake does not work.
Had a pistol grip in a 1970 -6pak Super Bee and it gave you (mentally) a 2 second advantage in thee 1/4 mile. Lol
smashed my right paw into the plastic dash hittin third all the time . didn’t mind. young and dumb!
Is this an A/C car with a missing compressor or did all Super Bee dashes have the vents?
I thought the same, Bultaco.
They are air vents All 71 to 74s had them
There was an option called Strato-Vent. It got you the A/C vents in the dash. I had a car with this along with still having the kick panel vents. I’m sure knowing Chrysler there were multiple variations.
I can’t remember the last time I even saw a picture of a ’71 Super Bee. Most are 69-70 models. These have to be very rare, especially in this condition. I bet the hammer gets dropped around $55k.
Only 5500 or so 1971 Super Bees were produced. At 50 years old, they are getting rarer to find. Mine has a partial black out treatment (sticker) on the hood. As do all the other B’s that year. No sure if it was optional or he left it off when restoring. I bet it sells in the 50K plus range.
Looks like hood says 440 but article says it has a 383???
All pictures of the hood that I can see say 383.
So much front end going on like the later AMC Javelins.
Of course I’d rather it be a stick-shift Challenger, but I certainly wouldn’t kick this outta bed for thirty grand. Since it’ll go for much higher, I’m probably not a buyer for this cherry but wow, what a ride!
I never really liked the restyle of the Mopar line in 71 but I have to admit, this one looks pretty dang awesome. That pistol grip makes everything else forgivable lol
Add a set of L50-15’s in the rear and she’s ready to rumble!
Odd seeing a pistol grip shifter in a mopar with a regular gas 8.5 to 1
compression v8 …
http://moparmuscle.org/383-engine.html
Is this the last yr of the pistol grip ?
Huge front overhang – perhaps longer than the Ford Torino Talladega!
While I still think they are cool, what Mopar built after 69 floats my boat less and less as the years went on. They just kept getting bigger, with higher beltlines and less glass. Neat to see an odd one like this, but I would not enjoy driving it like I do my 66 Coronet.
The 1971 superbee red was my car it has a 1972 361 industrial motor in it no number matching. Was painted 10 years ago by miracle for 3k it sat in a garage for 10 years with lots of nicks and scatches. Trans makes noise. Heater core leaks bad and is disconnected. Ac is gone. decal black on the hood was removed for wrinkles. It has bubling on lower quarter in front of wheel well. Heater switches not hooked up and dont work. Fan blower not hooked up and doesnt work off switch and missing the wire harness for it front bumper is original and has flaws. So let all that bee known for the next buyer. This car is on its third flipper it went from Sacramento to ripon to new york good luck