what's a 1970 dodge super bee worth?

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Based on Classic.com's extensive market data, here's what a **1970 Dodge Super Bee** is worth:

## Current Market Overview

The 1970 Dodge Super Bee market shows recent sales ranging from **$41,800 to $112,503**, with most original-condition automatic cars clustering in the **$42,000-$58,000** range. The entire 1968-1970 Super Bee market averages **$81,316**, though that includes rarer variants like the 1969 A12 and high-performance 440 Six Pack models that command premiums.

## This Specific Yellow Super Bee

Interestingly, the 1970 Super Bee we're discussing (yellow, original condition, 61k miles, automatic) is currently **listed TODAY for $69,900** at Kinion Auto Sales in Clarence, Iowa:  
https://classic.com/veh/1970-dodge-super-bee-wm23n0v252243-pGXey24/

## How the $69,900 Price Compares

At **$69,900**, this car is priced above most recent auction sales but competitively within dealer listings:

**Recent Comparable Sales:**
- **$41,800** - Red automatic, 77k miles, sold at Mecum Harrisburg (Jul 2025)
- **$47,000** - Yellow automatic, 48k miles — *bid to this at Mecum but didn't sell*
- **$50,000** - Orange automatic, 89k miles, sold at Indiana auction (May 2025)
- **$52,900** - Green automatic, 37k miles, dealer listing (last asking)
- **$56,000** - Green automatic, 5k miles, dealer listing (last asking)

**Current Dealer Asking Prices for 1970s:**
- **$68,000** - Another automatic original condition Super Bee (Classic Auto Mall)
- **$69,983** - Modified automatic (Ideal Classic Cars)
- **$144,900** - Pink automatic original (American Steel Classics) — *outlier pricing*

## The Verdict

A **reasonable fair market value** for a 1970 Dodge Super Bee in original, highly original condition with an automatic transmission would be **$45,000–$65,000**, with the most realistic transaction prices (based on actual sales) in the **$42,000–$52,000** range.

The current **$69,900 asking price** is on the higher side but not unreasonable for a dealer retail price — it's the "hello, make me an offer" price. A realistic private sale or auction price would likely be closer to **$55,000–$62,000**.

The key value drivers here are the **original condition** (highly sought after) and the **440ci V8** (based on the VIN starting "V"). The automatic transmission is typical for these cars and doesn't hurt value significantly, though manual transmission cars can sometimes achieve slightly higher prices with collectors.

Want to see more 1970 Super Bees currently available? Check out the market page: https://classic.com/m/dodge/super-bee/

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