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1968 Dodge Super Bee - $79,900 - Cleveland, OH - One of 125 Hemi Super Bees built in 1968 and one of only 31 with 4-speed manual transmission. High-quality restoration, Govier documented, ready to enjoy.If you want to talk about investment-grade automobiles, this is a safe Hemi to buy—neither astoundingly expensive nor a fake. Like all Super Bees, it was more stripped-down street fighter than luxury cruiser (you could always get a Charger if you wanted luxury with your performance), and as a result the options list is brief. The code RR1 Burgundy finish is subtle, which is what you want when you're trying to lure unsuspecting prey. There's just no way these cars looked this good when they were new, however, and the fit and finish of this Super Bee is definitely up to the standards you would expect of such a pedigreed vehicle. The only giveaway is the white Bumble Bee stripe on the tail, but that would be hard to resist, especially if you dropped another $1000 on the Hemi engine, which got little more than a small badge on the front fender. All the chrome has been restored or replaced, and those cool round side marker lights are unique to the '68s and look just right on the car's flanks. Even the hood keeps a low profile, with a very simple power dome in the center, but no snorkels or scoops that give away what lives underneath.
The interior is virtually identical to the Road Runner, which means a basic black bench seat, no console, and a minimum of flash. But that wasn't the point, and you wouldn't be reading this if you wanted a car with A/C and power windows. The dash is full of rebuilt gauges, and the original owner was wise to spec the Tick-Tock-Tach, a $38 option, and since he probably had to drive the car to work during the day, an AM radio with a rear speaker was a smart choice. Everything works as it should, giving you the true 1968 Mopar experience. The seat covers, carpets, door panels, and headliner are all new reproduction pieces from Legendary, whose quality is pretty much unquestioned. A separate Auto Meter temperature gauge has been discreetly tucked under the dash, just in case, but that's pretty much the only deviation from stock aside from the embroidered floor mats. The trunk compartment has been nicely restored as well, with a correct reproduction mat, full-sized bias-ply spare tire, and a full jack assembly.
Extremely well detailed by some of the best guys in the business, this is a highly correct, albeit non-matching Hemi that runs as good as it looks. Look at the Hemi Orange paint on the block, the wrinkle-finish valve covers, and that big Hemi air cleaner, and you know there's no sneaking around in this car. Correct hoses and wire hose clamps have been used throughout, a proper ballast resistor lives on the firewall, and wherever possible, the correct markings were reproduced. It's backed by its original, numbers-matching 4-speed manual transmission and Dana 60 rear with 3.54 gears on a Sure Grip limited slip. Floors have been painted to match the body, and all the components have correct finishes. There are a few signs that the car has been driven sparingly, but a professional level detail should make it show-worthy in a few hours. The exhaust system features correct mufflers and resonators with polished tips, and it rides on a set of beautiful Magnum wheels wearing redline radials.
Cars like this are also a lot of fun to drive, and this Govier-documented Super Bee has the right combination of quality, condition, and equipment to make it a blast on the street, so you shouldn't be afraid to drive it. If you've been looking for a Hemi, and perhaps something a little unusual, this one-of-31 Dodge Super Bee certainly fits the bill.
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