1970 Dodge Super Bee
Dodge’s budget muscle car received a dramatic makeover for 1970, featuring controversial dual-loop front bumpers that earned the nickname “bumble bee wings.” The redesigned Coronet platform gave the Super Bee an aggressive appearance with distinctive split grilles and horizontally arranged taillights integrated into the bumper. Bold “Bumble Bee” stripes and rear quarter panel graphics reinforced the car’s high-performance identity.
The optional Ramcharger hood featured functional dual scoops with fresh-air induction capability. Standard power came from a 383 Magnum V8 rated at 335 horsepower, while buyers could upgrade to the legendary 440 Six Pack V8 with three two-barrel carburetors generating 390 horsepower. The ultimate option was the 426 Hemi V8 delivering 425 horsepower.
Production totaled 15,506 units for 1970, the final year the Super Bee was built on the Coronet platform before moving to the Charger body in 1971. Despite offering similar performance to Plymouth’s Road Runner, the Super Bee never achieved comparable sales success.
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