WTB I am in the beginning stage of looking for a 1968 Superbee to purchase.

[CrazyBoutRacin]

I did look at the "cars for sale" forum and did not find anything in the past year other than a complete project which I am not interested in. What I am looking for is a decent driver that has the original bulge hood, no rust, not red, not 4 speed, and not hemi (don't want to pay that kind of money). As for power plant, ideally, I would be happy with the original 383 also in decent shape. I have always wanted a 68 Super bee, and I am not getting any younger, so now is the time. I am not all wound up about getting the car. I am willing to wait to get what I want for a reasonable price, and if it does not happen, I am ok with that too. I would prefer to buy from someone here on the forum if at all possible. I would trust that way more than some dealer or random person. If anyone who reads this is from Virginia (that is where the car is) would like to have a look and see if you might know this car, please see the link For Sale: 1968 Dodge Super Bee in Cadillac, Michigan Apparently the owner is female and the husbands name is Frank. The pictures are not very good, but please feel free to comment on what you see. The car is on consignment with www.classiccardeals.com and the link to the car on their site is Classic Car Deals Consignment Dealership

Again, I hope someone here has one for sale in reasonable condition for a reasonable price. I did read the "what's it worth" thread where Mikey was looking for a 1969 Bee, and all the responses were super helpful. If you read this Mikey, I know you bought a car, so how are things now that you have had the car for a while??? Congratulations by the way!!! I will check back for responses to this thread!

I absolutely hate consignment operators. Their business model is to make many thousands selling something they don’t have money invested in, other than some advertising and overhead. It’s throwing an exorbitant amount of money away. The owner has a certain amount of money they want, and the consignment company wants to make around 10k on top of that.

 

[Bart K]

That would include me as this morning we have a foot of snow on the roads. Even if the snow was gone you cannot take out the rides due to the road salt everywhere. At best you start them in the driveway and let them run for 20 minutes. You live in a beautiful area. Enjoy........

I am indeed fortunate to live where I live. My plan is to keep the videos coming to give you folks up north something to watch while you deal with the cold and snow. Our big annual car show is coming up at the end of January, so I will bring that to you as well. The Super Bee is already entered!!!

 

[Bart K]

I absolutely hate consignment operators. Their business model is to make many thousands selling something they don’t have money invested in, other than some advertising and overhead. It’s throwing an exorbitant amount of money away. The owner has a certain amount of money they want, and the consignment company wants to make around 10k on top of that.

Thank God that in the end, I was able to buy from a private party. I am not a big fan of consignment either, but I understand that there is some space for that business model.

 

[autoxcuda]

Was the repair bill about $1-2K?

Front/rear brakes, all flex lines, all hydraulics work?

Think it would be informative of what the follow up costs are to a purchase like this.

 

[nitro_rat]

Mike's Carburetor Parts has a nice electric choke conversion. I've done several for customers. They work great.

 

[AR67GTX]

I’ve owned my 66 Corvette for 38 years and my 67 GTX for 25 years and a maintenance/repair-free classic car is an oxymoron. There is always something that needs work or repair on something on them, even so-called nut and bolt restored ones. Fortunately I’m one of those guys who probably enjoys working on them as much or even more than driving them. My supposedly restored 66 Satelite I bought during the start of the pandemic turned out to need so much work it was almost a full year before I could drive it. You’re off to a good start in that you have a good looking, drivable car. Make a list and work it down over time and enjoy it.

 

[68BabyBlue]

I’ve owned my 66 Corvette for 38 years and my 67 GTX for 25 years and a maintenance/repair-free classic car is an oxymoron. There is always something that needs work or repair on something on them, even so-called nut and bolt restored ones. Fortunately I’m one of those guys who probably enjoys working on them as much or even more than driving them. My supposedly restored 66 Satelite I bought during the start of the pandemic turned out to need so much work it was almost a full year before I could drive it. You’re off to a good start in that you have a good looking, drivable car. Make a list and work it down over time and enjoy it.

In earlier years, I bought well preserved GTXs that had been driven on a regular basis, and well maintained. They needed little attention during the time I owned them. Best example was a one owner '69 I bought in 1991, and owned for seven years. Replaced the tires, an alternator belt, battery, and air cleaner pie tin. Never had to charge the factory A/C. The original owner had replaced numerous parts with factory OEM, car had no after market parts.

Fast forward 30 years, and my current '69 needed a new radiator core, tires, disc brake caliper rebuild, and four coolant temperature sensors. Nut and bolt restoration, but sitting around without being driven creates issues, and new parts quality doesn't match the original stuff. The car isn't having that problem on my watch. I'm driving it, and using OEM parts.

 

[gtx6970]

Why yes it did! It got here around 8am local time (Arizona) yesterday 12/19/2025. Check out my video on youtube!

I remember that day well.
Scarry as hell to see it back out that high up

 

[DeltaV]

Here you go:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-dodge-super-bee-memphis-in-2863850

Posting for posterity:

Dear 'ol VIN WM23H9A311712
discussed at length in two other FBBO threads:

Anyone in the 'Falls City/Derby City' area know this car? Can check on this car?


What's it Worth - Looking to buy this Super Bee... would appreciate input.

 

[Bart K]

Was the repair bill about $1-2K?

Front/rear brakes, all flex lines, all hydraulics work?

Think it would be informative of what the follow up costs are to a purchase like this.

I will let you know as soon as I know. He does not have a complete bill for me yet. I did leave a 1k deposit toward the final bill.

 

[Bart K]

I’ve owned my 66 Corvette for 38 years and my 67 GTX for 25 years and a maintenance/repair-free classic car is an oxymoron. There is always something that needs work or repair on something on them, even so-called nut and bolt restored ones. Fortunately I’m one of those guys who probably enjoys working on them as much or even more than driving them. My supposedly restored 66 Satelite I bought during the start of the pandemic turned out to need so much work it was almost a full year before I could drive it. You’re off to a good start in that you have a good looking, drivable car. Make a list and work it down over time and enjoy it.

I completely agree with the statement that even the nicest car needs some kind of work. My goal with this car was not a show car, I really wanted a driver and that is exactly what I got. Yes, it needs some work, but as you say, it is a nice looking car and it is driveable. I do have a list of issues I would like to address, and also as you say, the plan is to work it down over time, but enjoy it in the meantime. To me, this car is living history and I want it to be seen. I look forward to questions and conversations about it as well as the stories from back in the day about a friend, relative or owner who had a Super Bee. I have gotten a lot of that in the comments of the videos I have posted so far. I am getting older, so I wish I had done this sooner, but no matter what, I am glad I finally did it!!! Thank you for your understanding and excellent advice AR67GTX!!!

 

[Bart K]

Mike's Carburetor Parts has a nice electric choke conversion. I've done several for customers. They work great.

I will pass this along to my mechanic. Thanks for the tip!!!

 

[Bart K]

I remember that day well.
Scarry as hell to see it back out that high up

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Yeah, that does look a bit scary! I am glad mine was on the bottom!!!