Vehicle Description
This clean-looking 1970 Dodge Super Bee is one of only 5737 built
in '70 with a 383 and a heavy-duty automatic transmission. Wearing
a coat of light yellow paint and all the proper decals, it's a
super clean and highly unusual piece of muscle car history that is
largely overlooked by collectors today.
Laser-straight bodywork is especially critical on the restyled 1970
Dodges, and you can see from the unbroken curves on this one's
flanks that the bodywork has been extremely well done. The paint is
only a few years old so it still looks fresh, and combined with the
black Super Bee stripes, it's an aggressive-looking package that
didn't disappoint Mopar fans in 1970. We don't know the color, it's
not quite bright enough to be Top Banana, but we have to admit we
like the contrast of the soft color and brutal performance waiting
underneath. It also sports cool details like the unique chrome
bumpers that frame the front grilles, as well as the Super Bee logo
on the quarters. This one also carries hood pins, fender-mounted
turn signals, and proper red accents on the tail panel. The chrome
and stainless trim is very good throughout, including the wheel
arch moldings and bumpers, so it looks great hammering down the
road.
The spending didn't stop at the exterior, either. Instead of a
tattered original interior, you'll find a beautifully restored
black driver's compartment that looks great. With correct seat
covers, the interior matches the standards set by the rest of the
car, although the carpets are showing a bit of age. Other
components like the door panels and headliner are in good shape as
well, showing crisp detailing and brightwork that's the hallmark of
a good restoration. The gauges appear to be original and in good
condition and the column shifter is a nod to the Super Bee's
affordable mission. The only notable upgrade inside is the addition
of an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit, which powers speakers stashed
unobtrusively throughout the interior. Nice! There's also a neatly
finished trunk with reproduction mat and spare tire assembly.
Power comes from a nicely detailed and period-correct 383 that
delivers 300 horsepower. Hemi Orange was still on the engines in
'70, and looks just right in the Super Bee's engine bay. There's a
4-barrel carburetor up top, fed directly by those two scoops on top
of the hood, and the entire assembly makes for a very impressive
presentation when you open it up. It hasn't been modified or
altered in any significant way, but when you feel how it runs, I
doubt you'll be wishing for more power. Power steering is a welcome
upgrade and the original cast iron manifolds feed a great-sounding
dual exhaust system with performance mufflers that may add a few
horsepower. The transmission is a heavy-duty TorqueFlite, driving
an 8.75-inch rear with 3.23s inside and there's a new gas tank
hanging out back. Basic steel wheels with "poverty" hubcaps are
still the most industrial-looking rolling stock you can have, with
these wearing relatively fresh 235/60/15 Firestone radials.
With a strong-running big block under the hood, a fantastic paint
job, and a handsome interior, this Super Bee is more than worthy of
carrying the name. If you're tired of seeing the same old cars at
every cruise night and car show, try this one on for size. Call
today!