A known history. Many enthusiasts view that trait highly when choosing a candidate for a project build. The 1970 Dodge Super Bee is desirable, and this one ticks the history box as a one-owner classic. It features its original V8 under the hood, requiring a total restoration to regain its former glory. It would be ideal for someone seeking an iconic muscle car with loads of street cred. The seller wants it to find a new home, listing the Super Bee here on eBay in Greensboro, North Carolina. They set a BIN of $15,900, with the option to make an offer.

Dodge launched the Super Bee on Chrysler’s B-Body platform for the 1968 model year, with cars remaining in production until 1970. Our feature car rolled off the line during the final year, ordered by its original owner in Dark Green Metallic. Time has not been kind to it, and the rust visible in the limited supplied images suggests the new owner faces a nut-and-bolt restoration to do this iconic classic justice. There are minor issues in the lower rear quarter panels, with the seller admitting that the front floors and trunk pan require replacement. Steel to address the shortcomings is readily available, and if the rails are sound, returning the body to a rust-free state shouldn’t be difficult. Some glass and trim items have been removed, but the seller believes the vehicle is complete. The wheels aren’t original, but locating something more appropriate shouldn’t pose any problems.

The seller doesn’t supply any engine shots but confirms this classic features its numbers-matching engine and transmission. The 383ci V8 under the hood might be the entry-level powerplant, but with 335hp and 425 ft/lbs of torque on tap, it could acquit itself well at any “Traffic Light Grand Prix.” When teamed with the three-speed TorqueFlite transmission found in this car, blitzing the ¼-mile in 14.6 seconds is an achievable goal. The seller believes that, like the engine and transmission, many of this Dodge’s peripheral mechanical components are also original. If true, that would maximize its long-term investment potential. There is no information on the relative mechanical health of this Super Bee, so earmarking money from the restoration budget to refresh these components would be wise.

We can keep it pretty short and sweet when assessing the Super Bee’s interior. The seller believes it is complete, although it is partly dismantled. It requires a retrim, including replacing items like the cracked wheel and dashpad. Kits are available, but Mopar kits are typically more expensive than those produced for GM or Ford models. However, it is worth remembering that it represents a one-off expense. An interior installed correctly and treated respectfully can provide many decades of service while maintaining respectable presentation.

While I acknowledge that this 1970 Dodge Super Bee requires much work to return to a factory-fresh state, that goal is achievable. The transformation won’t happen quickly, but we have probably all seen cars in a worse state brought back from the edge. The Super Bee remains a desirable muscle car, and this vehicle’s history and originality accentuate that fact. It needs a new home and some TLC, but are you tempted to provide both? I wish you luck if you do.