The decal on the rear quarter panel tells part of the story, but there’s more to this 1970 Dodge Super Bee than meets the eye. It is an original and unmolested survivor that is in exceptional condition for its age. Its drivetrain package also makes it one of the most desirable that reasonable money can buy. The owner has decided to part with this fantastic survivor, so he has listed it for sale here on eBay. The Super Bee is located in Hicksville, New York, and bidding has soared past the reserve to sit at $52,100.
When we evaluate this Dodge, the most astounding thing from my perspective is that the owner has supplied this single shot of the vehicle’s exterior. I find that disappointing, and you have to wonder if he might have received more than four bids to this point if people could get a better look at this classic. However, what we can see shows plenty of promise. The Code E5 Bright Red paint is said to be original, as is the Black vinyl top. When you consider that we’re talking about 51-year-old paint here, the shine that it holds has to be considered impressive. Similarly, the top shows no evidence of deterioration or fading. The stripes and decals are crisp and clean, while the trim and glass continue the spotless survivor theme. The beauty of this classic is more than skin deep because the owner claims that there is no rust or rot to be found anywhere. The Super Bee rolls on a set of Rally wheels, and these are also in excellent order. So far, things look promising. This is the tip of the iceberg because this story is about to get really good.
Lifting the hood reveals an engine bay whose condition is in keeping with an original and unrestored survivor of this age. It is not only reasonably tidy, but it is also exceptionally nicely equipped. What the buyer will get for their money is the fire-breathing 440ci Six-Pack V8 that churns out an impressive 390hp. If that isn’t enough for you, the original owner also ordered the Super Bee with the A833 4-speed manual transmission. Combined, this drivetrain package should enable this Dodge to blitz the ¼ mile in 14 seconds flat. If all of that doesn’t whet your appetite, I have a little more to offer. The original owner kept perusing the Order Form, and he ticked the boxes beside power steering and the Super Track Pak options. That Package brought some additional goodies to the table designed to allow the Super Bee to deliver its performance reliably and effectively. It included a 7-blade Torque Drive cooling fan, a 26″ radiator, upgraded suspension, power front disc brakes, and a 4.10 Dana 9¾” Sure Grip rear end. The only way to make a ’70 Super Bee any faster was to slot a Hemi under the hood. The owner says that this Dodge is numbers-matching, and that’s just the start of the good news. He also says that it runs and drives exceptionally well and that he has the original Window Sticker and two Build Sheets that verify this car’s authenticity.
When we look through the window of this Super Bee, we find a nicely equipped original and unrestored interior that presents well for its age. The seats are upholstered in Black vinyl, and apart from what appears to be some minor wear and stretching on the outer edge of the driver’s backrest, it seems to be free from flaws or defects. The dash looks even better, while the ultra-cool pistol-grip shifter pokes through the immaculate console. There is also an original AM radio to provide entertainment on the move.
I wish that the owner had provided more photos in his listing for this 1970 Dodge Super Bee because this is a muscular classic with so much to offer. The Holy Grail in the range is undoubtedly the Hemi-equipped version, but potential buyers could expect to pay a heavy premium for one of those cars. Given this car’s overall condition and originality, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the bidding hit $60,000, although it could go higher. If the car featured the Hemi under the hood, that figure would soar closer to $90,000. That’s a lot of extra money, and when you compare the potential performance figures between the two engines, it makes this Super Bee look like a pretty good buy. Is that enough to tempt you to pursue this classic further?
Original and unmolested? Why do the under the hood stickers on the air cleaner etc. look so much worse than the ones on the exterior of the car?
Yeah, those 50 year old stickers look so bad,
for that reason alone one would have to perform an LS swap on that messy old engine.
A.G., based on the overall appearance of the under hood area of this car, it’s pretty obvious that it’s been either steam cleaned or pressure washed (there’s not nearly enough grime on that fifty-one year old RB engine). Decals and engine paint don’t hold up well in those conditions, but the vehicle paint does just fine.
They’d have been well advised to remove at least the air cleaner lid, if not the entire air cleaner, and cover the rest prior to the cleaning, but that ship has now sailed
Red paint on door latch, latch screws and plastic body plug. Those items would not have been installed at the time of the original paint.
What does 9 3/4 rear end mean?
It’s referencing the diameter of the rear ends ring gear.
Steve R
That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that differential described by its ring gear size. It’s most commonly found in 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, and Chrysler muscle cars of this era, and is far more commonly known by its model number — Dana 60 — than its ring gear size.
Yep it’s had a paint job at some point – there’s places you can tell.
Pursue this car – heck NO! For all you know, the front, rear and passenger side of the car could be rusted off or torn off in an accident. Sorry but if someone is looking for $50K or more they should start with some good pictures from all angles IMO.
Made all the more suspicious by the fact that seller is known flipper, so lack of photos purposeful.
It’s a Dana 60 Rear axle. 440 and 426 Hemi 4-speed cars with them.
I am old enough to know these cars were rotting out within 5 years of purchase when new. This car was sold new in Bethlehem, PA, salt city. Anyone buying a 51 year old car, I don’t care where it is from, needs to get it on a lift. Yesterday, I looked at so called rust free 442. Up top looked good. Underneath, looks like it salt in the Peruvian salt mine I visited a few years ago. Some dumb ass will pay for this car. I have driven a 440 6 Pack Stupid Bee and it is a thrill.