Posts Tagged: 440
In a twist of automotive fate, a grandfather-grandson duo embarked on a humorous journey, transforming a 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T into a rare Mexican Super Bee clone. Trading an old Dodge truck for the project, they navigated the quirky world of Mopar enthusiasts, guided by a fellow fan, Matt. With unique parts sourced from Mexico, including a Valiant hood badge from Carlos, they christened their creation “Elvira.” Now, with gratitude and a touch of whimsy, they revel in their one-of-a-kind Super Bee adventure.
In 1969, Dodge revved up the Coronet with the “Super-Bee” on the Chrysler B-body platform, sharing some sibling rivalry with the Charger. Mid-year, they dropped the A12 package like a mic, featuring a roaring 440 engine with a six-pack carburetor setup, a lift-off fiberglass hood, and metal pins that scream “don’t mess with me.” This one-year wonder also flaunts heavy-duty suspension and 15-inch wheels, making it the muscle car equivalent of a gym bro on wheels. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for the eye candy!
At the 26th Annual Belvidere MOPAR Happening, we stumbled upon Tom Bright and his freshly acquired gem: a 1970 Plymouth GTX, glistening in Tor Red. With its roaring 440 engine and Six Barrel carburetors, this beast of a car isn’t just a ride; it’s a bucket list achievement. Having owned it for a mere three weeks, Tom’s already basking in the glory of numerous “thumbs up.” It’s clear this GTX turns more heads than a celebrity at a coffee shop!
