Dodge Coronet Super Bee 440 Six Pack

This Super Bee came equipped with a 440 with three two barrel carburetors, a forced air “Ramchargers” hood, a Mopar automatic with column shifter, and Rallye wheels. A coupe model with the defining side pillars and pop out rear windows, it is among the rarest of Dodges. Of the 15506 Super Bees produced in 1970, less than 200 of the 440’s were coupes. Only 87 had automatic transmissions.

The Super Bee followed the Plymouth Road Runner as Dodge’s muscle car entry. Based on the intermediate sized B-body Coronet (thus Super Bee), it was always a bit more elegant than the Plymouth. Both had an upgraded suspension, bigger brakes, a special hood and a host of engine options. The Dodge was longer and had more chrome and more interior accoutrements. Its wood grain dash and steering wheel, floor carpet, and 6 separate round instruments inset in the dash gave it a finished look. The design improved over its three year production run and most say the 1970 model with its “bumble-bee wing” split grill was the most attractive. In 1971, the Super Bee rested on a Charger platform; its similarity to the Charger R/T divided the Dodge customer base and Chrysler ceased Bee production in 1972.

This Dodge as numbers matching. It has been repainted in its original color and much of the interior is original. All gauges function. Hood, trunk and door fit appear to be excellent.

A review of commonly used databases reveals wide variations in prices of Super Bees as well as many other muscle cars. Clones or tribute cars can bring down the averages. The more common problem is a mismatch between the car’s data plate and the car’s equipment; placing a 440 in an engine compartment which housed a 383 at birth lowers value substantially as can a color change. None of those problems here as the trim tag indicated Super Bee designation, V code 440 six pack, Mopar automatic transmission, and Banana paint that were part of this Dodge’s heritage are easily verified.