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1968 Dodge Super Bee - $79,900 - Whiteland, IN -
- Stock #: 10043
- Rebuilt/Non Original/Correct 426 Hemi V8
- Rebuilt/Original/Correct 4 Speed Manual
- 45940 Actual Miles
- Restored
- Exterior Color: Burgundy
- Interior Color: Black
- Recent Galen Govier Physical Inspection Report
While Plymouth was getting all the "go fast on the cheap" sales with the Road Runner, Dodge was quietly plotting their revenge in the background. In 1968, that revenge appeared in the form of the Dodge Super Bee, their version of the low-priced high-performance muscle car. The formula stayed pretty much the same, and since most of the parts were coming out of the same bin, the Super Bees were every bit as potent as their Plymouth cousins. The base engine was a 383 cubic inch V8, and the only option was a big one: A $1000 Hemi. Because of the incongruity of low cost and an engine that was more than 25% of the price of the car, only 125 were ordered, making them extremely rare today.
If you want to talk about investment grade automobiles, this is what you need. Like all Super Bees, it was more stripped-down street fighter than luxury cruiser (you could always get a Charger if you wanted luxury with your performance), and as a result the fender tag is short and to the point:
CAR: Dodge Coronet Super Bee 2-Door Pillar Coupe
ENGINE: 426cid Hemi 2x4-barrel V8
TRANSMISSION: 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift
TIRES: F70x15 Red Sidewall, nylon belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: May 22.
AXLE: 3.54 Rear Axle Ratio Dana 60, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Split Bench Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Burgundy Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color. White Bumble-Bee Sport Stripe.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Moldings
47: 'B' Pillar Moldings (for coupe)
78: Wheel Lip Moldings
ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
R1: AM Radio
T7: Tachometer
abc OPTIONS:
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)
All the important stuff is there, and someone obviously chose their options very carefully, adding things that would improve performance without going overboard on the other stuff. It worked, because this is one heck of a fast, mean, fire-breathing street machine that was surely a formidable presence on the streets of 1968. The code RR1 Burgundy finish is subtle, which is what you want when you're trying to lure unsuspecting prey. There's just no way these cars looked this good when they were new, however, and the fit and finish of this Super Bee is definitely up to the standards you would expect of such a pedigreed vehicle. The two-stage urethane paint is dazzling in the sunlight, and the relative lack of flash-unusual for Chrysler of this era-says that the guy who originally ordered this car intended to keep a low profile. The only giveaway is the white Bumble Bee stripe on the tail, but that would be hard to resist, especially if you dropped another $1000 on the Hemi engine, which got little more than a small badge on the front fender. All the chrome has been restored or replaced, and those cool round side marker lights are unique to the '68s and look just right on the car's flanks. Even the hood keeps a low profile, with a very simple power dome in the center, but nothing that gives away what lives underneath.
The interior is virtually identical to the Road Runner, which means a basic black bench seat, no console, and a minimum of flash. But that wasn't the point, and you wouldn't be reading this if you wanted a car with A/C and power windows. The point was go fast with less cash, and at the same time, they created lightweight cars that were virtually unbeatable on the street. The dash is full of rebuilt gauges, and the original owner was wise to spec the Tic-Toc-Tach, a $38 option, and since he probably had to drive the car to work during the day, an AM radio with a rear speaker was the right choice. Everything works as it should, giving you the true 1968 Mopar experience. The seat covers, carpets, door panels, and headliner are all new reproduction pieces from Legendary, whose quality is pretty much unquestioned. A separate Auto Meter temperature gauge has been discreetly tucked under the dash, just in case, but that's pretty much the only deviation from stock aside from the embroidered floor mats. The trunk compartment has been nicely restored as well, with a correct reproduction mat, full-sized bias-ply spare tire, and a full jack assembly. You'll also note in the photos that the inner quarters still carry the factory textured undercoating, suggesting that this car carries all its original sheetmetal.
However, you didn't read this far to hear about undercoating, you want to know what's under the hood. From the photos, it's obvious that it's got a Hemi, and this is restored to factory fresh condition. Extremely well detailed by some of the best guys in the business, this is a highly correct Hemi that runs as good as it looks. Look at the Hemi Orange paint on the block, the wrinkle-finish valve covers, and that big Hemi air cleaner, and you know there's no sneaking around in this car. Correct hoses and wire hose clamps have been used throughout, a proper ballast resistor lives on the firewall, and wherever possible, the correct markings were reproduced. Floors have been painted to match the body, and all the components have correct finishes. There are a few signs that the car has been driven sparingly, but a professional level detail should make it show-worthy in a few hours. The exhaust system features correct mufflers and resonators with polished tips, and it rides on a set of beautiful Magnum wheels wearing Coker Classic redline radials.
They're also a lot of fun to drive, and this one has the right combination of quality, condition, and equipment to make it a lot of fun on the street, so you shouldn't be afraid to drive it. If you've been looking for a Hemi, and perhaps something a little unusual, this one-of-125 Dodge Super Bee certainly fits the bill. Call today!
1971 Dodge Super Bee - $42,995 - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - If you like your cars with pedigrees few can match the details that accompany this potent 1971 Super Bee. Build sheets MSO Owner Card and the original invoice are all part of the package and that's in addition to one heck of a nice numbers-matching big block 'Bee. All-new fuselage styling made the 1971 Super Bee one of the sleekest cars of the early '70s and you could still stuff a big block under the hood. The recipe remained the same: big performance small price but with the all-new car you got big gains in handling braking and comfort too. Given that this is a relatively desirable car with docs and a matching-numbers drivetrain they obviously spent big on the bodywork exactly duplicating the factory B5 Blue which was one of the all-time great colors on Mopars of the era. The blacked-out hood treatment with Super Bee logo and the interesting hood inserts with '383 Magnum' callouts certainly give it the aggressive look you'd expect and it's all extremely well done. Out back the virtually unobtainable taillight panel is finished in correct argent silver with gorgeous taillight lenses that are almost too nice to be believed. A black vinyl roof gives it a sleek look too tying in neatly with both the blacked-out hood and the stripes running the length of the swoopy body. Quite interestingly this 'Bee carries a blue bench seat interior which is exactly how it was ordered. It also carries factory A/C but little else in the way of options. On the one hand it was obviously built to be a street fighter but perhaps someplace really hot and the structure bears out the idea that it came from a dry climate. At any rate the all-new interior looks fantastic with correct patterns and materials used throughout to create a factory-fresh feel. Basic gauges and a column shifter mean that you can focus on the road more easily and there's a bit of faux wood presumably simply for fashion's sake. The original Music Master AM radio still lives in the dash complete with its unusual knob configuration that makes replacements problematic. New carpets are protected by matching floor mats and the trunk is expertly finished for show with a correct mat full-sized spare and a full jack assembly. The numbers-matching 383 cubic inch V8 still delivers the kind of oomph that you'd expect from one of the nastiest machines of 1971. The restoration is still quite fresh so the detailing is excellent throughout including Hemi Orange on the block black wrinkle paint on the air cleaner and reproduction decals. Correct hoses and clamps reinforce the idea that someone did this one right and the way it runs is proof that the internals are quite sound. A reproduction dual exhaust system gives it a period-perfect burble that doesn't ever get annoying and it's framed by a super sanitary undercarriage with lots and lots of new components. A heavy-duty D32 3-speed automatic and 8.75-inch rear end make for a reliable powertrain and classic Rallyes with reproduction F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas bias-ply tires complete the show-ready look. With wonderful documentation and a very accurate restoration this is an investment-grade Super Bee. It won't be long before the '71s are on the hot list so pick up a great one before the prices start to move. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Dallas/Fort Worth showroom. For more information please call (817) 764-8000 or toll free (855) 877-2707.
