"What makes a 1970 Dodge Coronet a Super Bee replica and not a real one?"

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Great question! This 1970 Dodge Coronet is a Super Bee replica for two key reasons:

**VIN Code:** Authentic 1970 Super Bees have VINs starting with "WM23" - where the "M" indicates Medium price class (Super Bee). This car's VIN starts with "WH23" - the "H" means it was born a regular Coronet, not a Super Bee.

**Engine:** Real 1970 Super Bees only came with big block engines - 383 (H-code), 426 Hemi (R-code), or 440 Six-Pack (V-code). They never offered the 318ci V8 (G-code) that this replica has.

**The Good News:** The seller is being honest by calling it a "replica" rather than trying to pass it off as authentic. Many Coronets get cloned into Super Bee tributes with stripes and badges, but the VIN and engine tell the real story.

Think of it like this: it's a dressed-up Coronet that captures the Super Bee look, but without the factory performance credentials that make real Super Bees so valuable.

Would you like me to help you find an authentic 1970 Super Bee, or are you interested in this replica as a fun driver?

Lot 10011-STL: 1970 Dodge Coronet - Super Bee Replica

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