Vehicle Description
When the Charger was redesigned in 1971, it took the Super Bee with
it. The result is a one-year-only combination of modern "fuselage"
styling and brute '60s-style horsepower.
It is not only on the 71 www.chargerrtregistry.com but it has won
awards at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals and took Best of Show at
the Mopar Nationals in Columbus, OH! And, according to the
Production Numbers on that web site, it is ONE-OF-ONE Tuxedo Black
with a 383 engine with the N code 383 and a 4-speed, making it even
more rare than a 1971 Hemi Charger. It has also been restored to a
level seldom seen on these newer muscle cars, and warrants a close
examination by any serious Mopar collector.
The Vin # shows
WM 23 Dodge Coronet, Charger Medium 2-Door Hardtop
N1 1971 had five Engine options a 340, 383, 426, 440 4bbl or a 440
6-pkN=was a 383
A Assembly PlantsSuper Bee's could be built at three PlantsA=Lynch
Rd
116357 Sequence Number: The six digits are the assembly plant
sequential number#116357
This Super Bee at Carlynns Clean Classics has been professionally
restored and is truly one of a kind. With low miles since its
extensive restoration, it has also rolled across the carpet and
Sold at a previous Barret Jackson Auction.
The Super Bee come with an upgraded 440ci 4-barrel engine,
18-spline HEMI 4-speed manual transmission and factory Dana 60 rear
axle. The exterior of this beautifully restored Super Bee comes
with the N96 factory air-grabber hood, factory painted rubber
bumper, and front and rear spoilers.
This Super Bee was built with a few performance upgrades to open up
its full potential, and they include an MSD ignition system,
FireCore plug wires, Doug's headers, custom exhaust and 750 cfm
carburetor. Many NOS and mint original parts were used in this
restoration.
Black was a rare color in '71, but it is correct on this Super Bee.
Applied over laser-straight bodywork and some of the most perfectly
aligned panels we have ever seen, this is a seriously good-looking
car. The long nose/short deck styling made popular with the pony
cars translated well to the new Charger, and this one looks fast
just sitting still.
The trim and bright work have been expertly restored as well. The
emblems are bright and crisp, including the callouts on the hood
and Super Bee logos on the front fenders. As a link to the past,
the tail lights are housed in an argent silver panel, and the two
exhaust tips peek out of the rear valence in custom-fitted
notches.
Horsepower was still in fashion in 1971, and Chrysler was more than
willing to serve it up for anyone who asked. Unfortunately, the
same insurance premiums and gas price spikes that ultimately killed
the big blocks limited customers. On the other hand, that makes
cars like this one with its nearly 400 horsepower 440 engine and
4-speed manual transmission incredibly rare and valuable today. The
engine bay is immaculately finished, better than when it was new.
The block is bright Hemi Orange paint, the inner fenders have been
finished to the same standards as the external bodywork, and the
plated parts are shiny and clean.
The 4-speed manual transmission remains behind the big block, and
in true Mopar fashion, all the heavy duty gear was included.
That means the transmission is a rugged 18-spline unit, and out
back there's a Dana 60. The bottom of the car is as spotless as the
top, with exceptional detailing visible throughout. A new dual
exhaust system with factory style mufflers and tips was installed,
and the power disc brakes have been fully rebuilt. And like the
engine bay, you'll definitely be impressed by the details and how
crisply executed they are, including all the brackets, fittings,
and hoses that show bright plating and an authentic finish. Proving
that good looks never go out of style, the period correct Cragar
Mag Wheels are cool, and they wear reproduction Goodyear Polyglas
tires in the front and 50 Series Goodyer tires in the rear.
The '71 Charger's interior looks just as good as new with
comfortable high-back bucket seats, a dashboard that includes a
7000 RPM tachometer and 150 MPH speedometer, and woodgrain trim.
Also note the leather-wrapped Tuff Wheel, the pistol-grip shifter,
and the lack of a console. The original and unique AM radio still
lives in the dash, with its knobs. Don't forget to look close at
the picture and see the switches for opening up the exhaust and
"Ramcharger" Air Hood Scoop.