383 4bbl. Hi Impact Butterscotch. 1 Of 69. Original Drivetrain & Body Panels. Ex on 2040-cars
Year:1971Mileage:105192Color: lights work to include blinkers
Location:
Thomaston, Maine, United States
Advertising:
To start with, let me first say that I understand that
there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be
boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the
person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that
there is never too much information.
As to myself, I am not a
dealer, just a (64) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I
recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and have
worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a
respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of
this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are
dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,085)
transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to
individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland
and Australia.
Just some quick history on the Super Bee. GM
divisions had been doing it for years, but it wasn't until 1968 that the two
MOPAR divisions, Dodge and Plymouth, began to engage in a bit of sibling
rivalry. The result was the Dodge Super Bee, a direct competitor to Plymouth's
Road Runner. Although a capable budget muscle car, it never was as successful
as the Road Runner, which truly must have hurt.
Dodge watched as Plymouth launched their
budget muscle car, the Road Runner, in the fall of 1967 as a 1968 model.
Already upset that Dodge had coined the "road runner" name in a 1967
Coronet ad, Dodge responded by launching its own budget muscle car. Based on
the redesigned Dodge Coronet pillared coupe, Dodge looked to its Scat Pack
symbol and released its new model in the spring of 1968 as the Super Bee. The
$3,027 base price was $131 more than the Road Runner, which used the same basic
chassis. Curb weight was nearly identical, and both used the same engines, so performance
was almost identical. The standard engine was the 335 bhp four barrel 383 cid
V8 that borrowed cylinder heads, camshaft and induction system from the Magnum
440. The 426 Hemi was the only engine option, but at nearly $1,000 more, it
clashed with the budget nature of the Super Bee and only 125 were ordered. The
low price meant minimizing amenities, and although the Super Bee borrowed the
Rallye gauge package from the Charger to edge out the Road Runner, a tachometer
was still a $38 extra. A heavy duty suspension, brakes, four-speed manual
transmission with Hurst Competition Plus shifter, and red-line wide oval tires
were standard. The low price didn't mean low profile, and the Super Bee had
bumble bee racing stripes circling the tail, and a big Super Bee emblem
hovering on the rear fenders. The grille was finished in black matte and the
hood had a decorative power bulge. The wheel lips and the rear body panel were
accented with thin bright moldings. Inside, the Super Bee had door-to-door
carpeting, pleated vinyl seats and door panels, and a standard bench seat.
The big news for MOPAR muscle
car fans in 1969 was a new optional engine in several cars, including the Super
Bee. MOPAR engineers took the existing 440 cid V8 and replaced the single
Carter four barrel carb with three Holley two-barrel carbs on an Edelbrock
Hi-Riser manifold, creating the Dodge 440 Six Pack (Plymouth called it the
440+6). Only the center carb was used for normal driving, but slamming on the
fun pedal opened all six carbs for a combined 1,375 cfm rush. Hemi valve
springs, a hotter cam, magnafluxed connecting rods, and other improvements
helped boost output to 390 bhp. A Hurst four speed manual transmission was
standard. Torqueflite automatic was optional, but disc brakes, air conditioning,
and cruise control were not allowed. The Super Bee Six Pack came with one of
the wilder hoods in muscledoom. The lift off hood was made of fiberglass, had a
matte black finish, four NASCAR tie down pins, and a large air scoop molded
right in with Six Pack written on the sides. The all business look was
completed with standard black steel wheels, unadorned except for chrome lug
nuts. The 440 Six Pack was a $463 option in 1969, and 1,907 were produced. The
Six Pack could keep up with a Hemi up to 70 mph and came with a Hemi grade
suspension that turned the Super Bee into a decent handler.
The
aging Coronet's body style was given a face lift for 1970. The front
fenders were sloped down more at the ends, and the hood featured a NASA
inspired integrated hood scoop on the standard set up that flowed down
into a center peak separating a twin front bumper arrangement. A
Super Bee medallion was used between the grilles on the hood. The
Ram-Charger hood with its twin hood scoops were carried over to the new hood as
an option.
The cards of
marketing were reshuffled for 1971. The Coronet name it felt was too
closely tied with the image of grocery getters and mom and dad. Thus all
four-door mid-sized Dodges would be known as Coronets, while all two-door intermediate
Dodge models would be known as Chargers. The Charger would be restyle to meet
these demands with long flowing lines that took some of the race car look away
from it. The reshuffle of nameplates also brought the seeming death to
the Coronet R/T and the Super Bee. However, it was only half right. The
R/T was never a true contender on the marketing field, so it was killed while
the Super Bee was given one more year to prove itself. Be the fates of
soaring insurance rates and government regulations only place the Super Bee on
life support, as this would be its last year of production.
Production for the WM23N 383 w/Auto Transmission: 2889
Production at 2.4% of 1971
Coronets painted EL5 Hi-Impact Butterscotch: 69
Total 1971 EL5 Hi-Impact Butterscotch
Automatic 383 Super Bees Registered: 9
So let’s get right to this
rare 1971 Super Bee that I am auctioning here today on eBay Motors.
First, let me say that there
is a lot of information here.
Here is what my Super Bee has:
1.Original and
Decoded Body Tag;
2.Original Vin
Stamped Block;
3.Original Vin
Stamped Automatic Transmission;
4.Original Rear
Axle;
5.Original Rust
Free Body Panels;
6.Real EL5 Hi
Impact Butterscotch Paint Car;
7.Non-Undercoated
Rust Free Undercarriage;
8.Correct Heads;
9.Correct Intake;
10.Correct
Carburetor;
11.Correct
Distributor;
12.Correct Exhaust
Manifolds;
13.Original Dual
Snorkel Air Cleaner;
14.Original Windows
with the Exception of the Windshield;
15.Original Interior
(I was told this.) with the Exception of the Carpet;
16.Original Owner’s
Manual;
17.Original, Working
A/C;
18.Original Power
Steering;
19.Magnum 500 Rims;
20.Front Disc Brakes
(Added).
I would consider the paint on
this car to be very good with excellent shine. However, there are a few nicks
here and there that have been touched up. The car is cold blooded but in just a
minute, it runs and idles fine. The engine starts, sounds and runs great with
no smoke or leaks and drives down the road great with plenty of power. No
shaking or shimmering. The transmission shifts up and down with firm shifts with
no slipping as it goes through the gears. The interior is in very good (I was
told original) condition with no rips in the seats or the door panels. The dash
is in good condition but does have cracks. The carpet (replacement) and original
headliner are also in very good condition. The wipers work and the heater
works. The A/C works if hooked up from the engine compartment. There is an
issue with the A/C switch. As to gauges, the speedometer and amp meter work but
the fuel, oil and temp gauges do not work. I’m unsure why but it has to be
sending units, gauges or wiring. I did hook up an oil gauge and the oil
pressure was excellent. Also, the clock and radio do not work and I do not know
why. All exterior lights work to include blinkers, high and low beams and
running lights. Interior gauge lights and dome light work. The trunk is solid
with no rust issues and a redline spare is present but the jack is missing. The
undercarriage in non-undercoated and in excellent original condition, very
solid with no rust issues. Overall, this is a very nice original N-Code Super
Bee that is not concourse but will definitely win at local car shows. The car
is a true eye catcher and I believe that my reserve is well below what I have
seen others going for. Finally, there is tons of paperwork from the original
and previous owners of the car.
I highly recommend that
serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person.
All photos and information
that I have documented on this car will be burned on a CD and given to the new
owner.
Now take a deep breath and
look here for a walk around video of this super rare Butterscotch 1971 Dodge Charger
Super Bee.
I know from previous experience that there is never
too much information for the serious collectors. So, for all of you numbers
guys and gals, this is for you.
Vin Number: WM23N1G115510
Vin Number Decode:
W Dodge
M Medium Price
Class
23 2 Door Hardtop
N 383
1-4BBL HP B Family
11971
G St. Louis, MO Assembly Plant
115510 Sequence Number
Body Tag:
END
M21 N41 R11 V21 V6X 26
EL5 U B11 G11 G36 H51
EL5 C2T7 GT8 917 044948
E65 D32 WM23 N1G 115510
Body Tag Decode:
END End of Options
M21 Drip Rail Mouldings
N41 Dual Exhaust System
R11 Radio, AM Music Master
V21 Hood Performance Treatment
V6X Black Longitudinal Sport Stripes – Tape
26 26” Radiator
EL5 Butterscotch Exterior Lower Paint
U Made to USA Specs
B11 Brakes, HD Drum Auto Adjust
G11 Tinted Glass All Windows
G36 LH Remote, RH Manual Out Side Painted Racing Mirrors
H51 Air Conditioning with Front Heater
C2T7 C Charger
2 Vinyl
Bench Seat
T7 Saddle Tan
Trim
GT8 Dark Tan Upper Door Paint
917 9 September
17 17th
Day of September 1970 Assembly Date
044948 Body Production Number
E65 383 1-4BBL HP B Family
D32 A727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
WM23 W Dodge
M Medium Price Class
23 2 Door Hardtop
N1G N 383
1-4BBL HP B Family
1 1971
G St.
Louis, MO Assembly Plant
115510 Sequence Number
Important
ID Photos
EXTERIOR
PHOTOS
INTERIOR
PHOTOS
ENGINE
PHOTOS
TRUNK
PHOTOS
UNDERCARRIAGE
PHOTOS
I am an individual and do not claim to know everything
there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after.
WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS
CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY.
INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH
NO EXCEPTIONS.
In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve
price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY
NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder
depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid.
Terms of Sale
This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is,
where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed
or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction
close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $2,000 non refundable deposit is required
within (3) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due
within (5) business days of auction end and funds must be in the form of a
cashiers check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no
confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer
is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation
in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced.
Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any
liability to the seller.
BID WITH
CONFIDENCE AND CHECK OUT MY FEEDBACK WHICH IS 100%
THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY
BIDDING.
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