SURVIVOR - 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee - Original 383 / 4 Speed Manual

Up for sale is a extremely rare piece of Muscle Car History.   This is a 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee with 73. 27 original miles.   The Super Bee was originally just for the Coronet line but in 1971 they made a Charger Super Bee.   This was the only year that the Super Bee model was available in the Charger body.   This Charger Super Bee is equipped with the original. VIN matching (see photo which documents partial VIN 1A103301 stamped on block) 383 335HP motor and Chrysler A-833 4 speed manual transmission.   These are confirmed original by the Casting Number/partial VIN Number on the engine block (see photo) and the casting number on the tail housing of the transmission (see photo).   It is also equipped with the Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter and Bucket Seats.   I do have the original broadcast sheet for the car.

Here is the Broadcast Sheet Breakdown documenting how the car came factory (all parts accounted for on this car)

Vehicle Order Number: (820)032642 - Built on August 20th. 1970 (820)

VIN #WM23N1A103301 -- Breakdown

Car Line - WM (Charger Medium Class - Super Bee)

Body Type - 23 (2 Door Hard Top)

Engine Code - N (383 4 Barrel V8)

Plant - A (Lynch Road. Detroit. Michigan)  DETROIT MUSCLE

Sequential Number - 103301 (Numbers started at 100001 so this car is #3. 01 out of the Lynch Road Plant)

Other codes that are listed throughout the broadcast sheet that are of interest:

Engine Code - 65 (383 4 Barrel)

Transmission Code - D21 (4-speed manual A-833 - Cast Iron with Aluminum Bell Housing)

Rear End - D53 - 3. 23 Gears

Trim Code - C6X9 - Black Interior. Bucket Seats (most sought-after interior)

Paint Code - FC7 - Plum Crazy Metallic

Roof Paint Style Top - V1X - Black Vinyl

As far as rarity goes I can sum up that question very easily.   There were 766 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee's made that were equipped with a Big Block 383 4-Speed Manual transmission.   This is one of the few survivors left of the 1971 Charger Super Bee.

Here are a few details about the car.   It is mechanically sound.   It runs. shifts. and drives perfect.   It is equipped with power steering and power drum brakes.   The tires are brand new and the interior is in unbelievable shape as you can see from the photos.   Over the last six months I have had the motor pulled and the seals replaced by a professional engine shop.   The same shop then installed a new clutch system for the transmission.   The car received a fresh tune up to include new plugs. wires. and points.   The exhaust system is in fantastic shape. As I stated earlier in the listing. the car starts. runs. stops. and drives as it should.   The frame is rock solid (see undercarriage photo).

Although it is the little brother of the big blocks (440. 426 Hemi) this 383 will hold its own.   The horsepower is documented at 335hp and you feel every bit of that when you get behind the wheel and fire it up.  

The exterior of the car is also in very nice shape.   The paint job is about 10 years old but still shines very nicely.   As you can tell from the photos I believe calling this paint job "driver quality" would be doing it an injustice. The car has NO dents at all and only a few small chips in the paint.  The chrome on the front bumper is beginning to fade; the rear bumper still shines very nicely.   The vinyl stripes are all in good shape along with the blackout decal on the hood.

As you can see from my feedback I am a trusted E-Bay user and I have bought and sold many vehicles.   I have watched a few Charger Super Bee auctions go and the ones I have seen that were documented matching numbers 383 4-Speeds have sold anywhere from $28. 00 to as high as $39. 00. My reserve is set much lower than these numbers but please realize that I am not going to give this car away.  

Terms of the Auction:  Bid to win and only bid if you have the finances.   I don't have time for dreamers or people who have to see if they can get funding after they win the auction.   Please have your funds ready and in place if you win this auction.   E-Bay listings cost money so please be sure you're ready to purchase.   This car is listed with no warranty implied and is being sold as-is.   I encourage everyone with questions to e-mail me.   My cell phone is sync'd to my e-mail so when you e-mail me I will get the notification on my cell and I will respond in a timely manner (usually within minutes).   I also encourage any buyer to come and check the car out in person. There is a $500. 00 deposit due via PayPal at the auctions end (no exceptions unless other arrangements are made prior to auctions end).   If I am not contacted by you within 24 hours of the auctions end I will assume you have no intentions of following through with the deal and I will offer the car to the next highest bidder or sell it elsewhere.   The car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early should it sell before then.   I also encourage offers during the auction.   I am open to trades also.   If you have something you want to trade even. trade plus cash. or if you have something really nice I may be inclined to put cash on top of my car to trade with you.   Don't be afraid to offer.   The worst I can say is no.  

Good Luck!  The car is a lot of fun to drive and is extremely rare.   The winner of this vehicle will not be disappointed.  

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