For the 1971 model year, Dodge built about 5,000 Super Bees, of which 4,325 went directly to US dealers.
The 383 Magnum with an automatic transmission was the most popular option for this model year. Few of the roughly 2,800 units that Dodge produced in this arrangement are still in existence today. The most uncommon was a 426 Hemi that was shipped to Canada; it’s thought that only one vehicle with this engine left the assembly lines and was intended 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.
Although the Super Bee still sports its original paint, it is obvious from the pictures that the car needs a respray and some minor rust repairs. The flooring may be in a similar state to the trunk pan, but I can’t tell from the pictures. The Super Bee should be placed on a lift so you may thoroughly inspect the undersides, even though they appear to be rusted.
The dash VIN and body stamps are complete, however the fender tag is not. Even if the front seats have the usual rips, the interior appears to be in decent shape. However, more information regarding the interior’s state needs to be thoroughly cleaned. After spending so many years in the same spot, it should be filthy and dusty.
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 solid option for experiencing the Super Bee’s adrenaline rush, and this model still gives you this feeling with a small catch. Since the original engine is no longer in the vehicle, a 383 from a 1970 Charger is now installed underneath the hood. Even though the numbers don’t add up, the engine still turns freely, making it possible to restart it.
The vehicle is located in Allen, close to Dallas.