Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Dodge produced approximately 5,000 Super Bees for the 1971 model year, out of which 4,325 made their way directly to US dealers.
The most common choice for this model year was the 383 Magnum paired with an automatic transmission. Dodge built over 2,800 units with this configuration, though few are still around these days. The rarest was a 426 Hemi sent to Canada, as it's believed that only a single unit rolled off the assembly lines with this engine and was destined for a non-US market.
The Super Bee posted on Craigslist this week remained in the States, coming with the most common drivetrain for this model year.
The owner says this Super Bee continues to be solid and complete, and from a restoration perspective, this is fantastic news. You won't spend too much time looking for parts, though you'll still need a thorough inspection to determine if everything can be used during an overhaul.
The Super Bee still wears the original paint, but the photos speak for themselves, indicating the car will need a respray and minor rust repairs. The trunk pan still looks solid, but I can't tell from the pics if the floors exhibit a similar condition. They seem rusty, but your best option is to put the Super Bee on a lift and inspect the undersides thoroughly.
The car comes with intact body stamps and dash VIN, but the fender tag is missing. The interior looks good, with the typical rips on the front seats, but it needs a thorough cleaning before determining more specifics about is condition. It's dirty and dusty, which makes sense after many years of sitting in the same place.
Now, let's talk engines.
The 383 Magnum was the standard choice on the Super Bee, and without a doubt, the Hemi was the icing on the cake for anyone buying a 1971 model. The 440 Magnum Six Pack wasn't far either, but the Hemi sported the performance upgrade and that something special that set it apart from the rest of the lineup.
The 383 was still a good choice to get a taste of the Super Bee adrenaline, and the example here still provides you with this experience with a little catch. The original engine is no longer in the car, so what you'll find under the hood today is a 383 coming from a 1970 Charger. The numbers do not match, but the engine turns over freely, so bringing it back to life is still possible.
The owner explains on Craigslist that anyone can have their Super Bee if they pay $25,000 for the car. The vehicle is located in Allen, close to Dallas, and you'll need a trailer to take the vehicle home, considering the non-working engine.
The Super Bee posted on Craigslist this week remained in the States, coming with the most common drivetrain for this model year.
The owner says this Super Bee continues to be solid and complete, and from a restoration perspective, this is fantastic news. You won't spend too much time looking for parts, though you'll still need a thorough inspection to determine if everything can be used during an overhaul.
The Super Bee still wears the original paint, but the photos speak for themselves, indicating the car will need a respray and minor rust repairs. The trunk pan still looks solid, but I can't tell from the pics if the floors exhibit a similar condition. They seem rusty, but your best option is to put the Super Bee on a lift and inspect the undersides thoroughly.
The car comes with intact body stamps and dash VIN, but the fender tag is missing. The interior looks good, with the typical rips on the front seats, but it needs a thorough cleaning before determining more specifics about is condition. It's dirty and dusty, which makes sense after many years of sitting in the same place.
Now, let's talk engines.
The 383 Magnum was the standard choice on the Super Bee, and without a doubt, the Hemi was the icing on the cake for anyone buying a 1971 model. The 440 Magnum Six Pack wasn't far either, but the Hemi sported the performance upgrade and that something special that set it apart from the rest of the lineup.
The 383 was still a good choice to get a taste of the Super Bee adrenaline, and the example here still provides you with this experience with a little catch. The original engine is no longer in the car, so what you'll find under the hood today is a 383 coming from a 1970 Charger. The numbers do not match, but the engine turns over freely, so bringing it back to life is still possible.
The owner explains on Craigslist that anyone can have their Super Bee if they pay $25,000 for the car. The vehicle is located in Allen, close to Dallas, and you'll need a trailer to take the vehicle home, considering the non-working engine.
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