1970 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack 4 Speed in Purple & Engine Start - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Belvidere, IL on 7-23-16 at the 26th Annual Belvidere MOPAR Happening Swap Meet and Car Show.
We're looking at a 1970 Dodge Super Bee with a 440 Magnum Engine, “ Six Pack “ Carburation, Hurst Pistol Grip 4 Speed, in Plum Crazy Purple Paint.
We’re talking with Mark Sekula the Restorer of this car. Marc shared this car took two years to restore back to showroom condition. This car is AMAZING!
Mark Sekula restoration shop is called Magnum Auto Restoration, Inc. It’s located at 11 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, IL 61301.
Or go to the website at www.magnumautoresto.com, or call 1-815-220-8081
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[@jeremythompson9895]

Especially love the 70 Super Bee. No other muscle car looked like it. Just a bad ass looking machine

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this one a car you love :-)

[@g.g.6362]

A perfect example of my all time favourite.Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

We have a winner for you g.g. 63 :-) Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Those big block Mopars seem to start so easy,,,,run so smooth.

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@danlaur7973]

Beautiful car, great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@Moparmaga-1]

Seeing this again. This is my #1 all time favorite car ever made. It has been for about 30 years but its just reaffirmed

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-)

[@spencerhan7995]

Just a epic car. Holy smokes

[@loucostabile]

Hi Spencer Han, Happy to share this "epic car" with you :-) Lou

[@Hellbillyhok666]

that was a sheer pleasure seeing that video, i live in scotland so you tube is the only place i get to see old mopars (always been my favorite cars) the man who done the work is doing a special thing by keeping cool history alive and well, cheers

[@loucostabile]

Hi ye ti, Happy to read you enjoy this episode. Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@phmiii]

So Sweet!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@martinclemmons69]

I had a 1970 plum crazy 440 6 pack automatic superbee from 1970 to 1974. bought new from Mr Norms with a white interior. I would give anything to have it back again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin Clemmons, I can see why your missing your cool car. Hopefully you'll find another one just like it, Lou

[@sallydavidson4471]

My sisters boyfriend (now husband) had the same Super Bee with white roof and white bucket seat interior! It was an awesome car!

[@markcassel3392]

Wow. Perfect.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@timothyballinger6280]

This car couldn't be any better unless it had a hemi. Absolutely perfect!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jasonmeehan1269]

Lou you've done it again, love your videos. let's cancel the new top gear and give you an hour long show on prime time. no more FWD diesel hatchbacks on TV we want plum crazy purple /440s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason Meehan, Thank you and I like the way you think :-) That would be fun for sure, Lou

[@tWoforgamenot1]

very nice

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

i had a friend that had 1 very fast was fun to be in ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@loucostabile sure does i want 1 ;)

[@Duececoupe]

There's ALWAYS a time and a place for your videos Lou! Another winner! 👍👌👏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Duececoupe, You encourage me & make my day :-) Thank you, Lou

[@haromaster6086]

Gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Hi Haro, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@kc-6837]

Thanks Lou. Great job Mark!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure. Thanks for the wonderful comment, Lou

[@1yris1]

beautiful car he did a very nice job on that restoration!!!! I would proudly drive that everywhere wrapped in bubble wrap so nothing bad could happen to it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Kreds, Agreed, beautiful & very nice restoration :-) There is something you can put on your car called a "clear bra" which protects your car and it have the ability to "bubble wrap" with out the "bubble" look and keeps the paint looking good. Lou

[@Moparmaga-1]

Lou your knocking it out of the park with my favorite mopars, everyone you show I say its my fave but I guess they're all my faves.

[@loucostabile]

I like lots of them too Korie Creson :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@blah9664]

Gorgeous, excellent job on the restoration. I really like the color combos, it works well on this one.

[@loucostabile]

Makes you smile just looking at the car :-)

[@davidterry8584]

Good job Lou Mopar

[@loucostabile]

Thank you.

[@stripervince1]

unreal. those hood scoops with 440 on them are menacing and intimidating to any chevy or ford. plum crazy, pistol grip macho shifter, 4 speed ,six pack induction , tic toc tach, ram charger intake, super bee badges...amazing mopar

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stripervince1, All excellent points :-) Thank you for sharing this comment, Lou

[@N64player1996]

This was my fathers original car. In the video. To the vin. Before it was sold we drove all the way to illinois to see it in person. A very touching moment for my father to sit in that driver seat and start it after all of those years apart from it.

[@N64player1996]

My fathers original bee in this video to the same vin! Great upload of the restoration on this beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lenny Micheloni, Happy to read this car is your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@vipermuscle440]

I just purchased this car and Brought it back to Wisconsin. Is that your father in the old picture that I have that came with the car?

[@N64player1996]

@@vipermuscle440 I would have to see the photo send me a message on Facebook at Lenny Micheloni.

[@vipermuscle440]

@@N64player1996 I’m one of those people that have no social media whatsoever. I’ll see if my friend can find you and send it.

[@davidaaa6427]

Plumb Crazy Super Bee. So nice.

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste :-)

[@tripjet999]

Yes, the "plumbing" is nice.

[@larryhawkins3294]

In 1970 the Mercury Montego and Cyclone were the largest mid sized cars. All but the wagons rode on a 117" wheelbase, they were 77" wide and 209" long...less than an inch longer than a 66 Plymouth Fury. The Dodge Coronet was the second largest midsized coupes, sedans and convertibles at 117" wheelbase 207" long and 76" wide.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@alanhenrique1218]

Carro maravilhoso!!! Amazing car Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan Henrique, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@71plymouth.]

I've got a 70 charger.... But that 70 or 68-69 Superbee... One of my devout dream Mopars

[@loucostabile]

Such a good job done on the restoration. Enjoyable car to video. Hope you'll get your 70 Charger together one day. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@71plymouth.]

Lou Costabile Yessir. Hahaha,one way or the other: It is definitely going to come together.

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

Meep meep! Nice roadrunner man!

[@71plymouth.]

Doom666 Hey,thanks a lot friend. Its a Satellite Sebring... but I've got the RoadRunner horn,and the RoadRunner bird cutout. You might remember this car if youve seen the show: Dukes of Hazzard. It was Daisy's car for a short period until it was sadly ran off a cliff...Meep Meep. Mopars or no car.

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

Ohhh okay man, right on though, that's still a really cool/badass car... I honestly haven't heard too much about the Satellite Sebring, but now I gotta check some videos out of it, in action. But I love the good ol' Dukes Of Hazard and of course the beautiful Daisy Duke, mhmm. Haha, I still watch the episodes online from time to time. That's some interesting stuff though man, and good luck during your restoration project.

[@jeremythompson9895]

Man that thing is sharp looking in plum crazy purple with the dog dish caps. 68-70 Roadrunners and Super Bees might be my favorite of any muscle cars. Especially the 69 A12 cars and the 70 440 six pack equipped cars as well. The 440 was a way better engine for regular street driving than the tough to tune and tempramental 426 Hemi and the six barrel 440s had more low end grunt than a Hemi from what I hear but the Hemi would beat them over a longer distance

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Glad you enjoy the color :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@redlion9199]

The correct color is plum purple! Not just purple!! Great video

[@loucostabile]

KZbin only allows so many letters in the title. Happy to read you enjoy the video :-)

[@keithoneil6711]

Wow so very beautiful amazing car beautiful looking car wow

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@RetroAdzz]

Colour coded wheels are really nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi RetroAdzz, Glad you appreciate the cars details. I do too, Lou

[@drakvaclav826]

I love this car, it is my favourite muscle car! Also, great vid!

[@loucostabile]

We have a Winner for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy.

[@drakvaclav826]

Yeah, thanks :) You have amazing videos, there are no such cars on your channel that wouldn't be enjoyable. They're all special in some way.

[@drakvaclav826]

Just a question right there, what does the sentence "We have a Winner for you" mean? I am sorry, I am not a native. Is it like some special frase, or have i won something or... ? :D Thanks.

[@413x398]

@@loucostabile Nice POV drop at 7:12!

[@Moparmaga-1]

Sounds like a nice 10.0 compression motor, she's a beauty.

[@cincyspin178]

Sounds like 10.25 compression to me...

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you like the looks & sounds of this car :-)

[@quinnhensley5438]

love it.

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars :-)

[@Moparmaga-1]

70 super bee was the first model I built when I was 9.

[@loucostabile]

Nice memories :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

A simple example like the superbee emblem and the exotic paint shows u how car designers back then really did love what they do. Car manufacturers made cars for car guys. Dedication. Look at the same manufacturers now. It's depressing what they've come to

[@loucostabile]

Those were good times :-)

[@joeyalfaro2323]

carpet in these older cars called loom. looks like thick yarn. we sew heel pad and glue it down. on trucks with no chrome sail plates we sew strip vinyl inch takes 3 inch strip to taco the end carpet for show cars mostly. 1 screw can twist ruin carpet. pretty cut around screws and bolt. anyone can lay carpet

[@loucostabile]

Hi joey alfaro, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Moparmaga-1]

Charger, coronet, dart, challenger. Those were all cars that could've been scat pack equipped.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

My '70 had posts and the rear side windows popped out at the rear corner. It was a 4 spd pistol 383. Went like hell.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds fun :-)

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Lou Cotabile It was a BEEST!

[@ronsimpson7596]

Knew a guy that had a yellow Bee. Interior is quire stark, but I remember it ran like a scalded cat

[@loucostabile]

Hi ron simpson, Speaking of a "Yellow Bee", I think you might enjoy this video link. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLQg5KcoLB7fNU

[@paulhermsen6159]

i had a 70 super bee with the 440 six pack but mine was a automatic on the colum and it had the other hood on it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul Hermsen, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your cool car, Lou

[@paulhermsen6159]

i did upgrade it to all steel braded lines and the engine and tranny was still the org. ones that come from the factory but i was just wondering if that car was rare? as the guy i sold it to still has it and may sell it back to me

[@loucostabile]

So here are two questions for you? Do you miss the car? Do you have the funds? If the answer to both questions are yes, and the Owner is willing to sell you the car, then go and get it back, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

Must have had the standard bench seat with the Torqueflite on the column.

[@cincyspin178]

Lou, on your thumbnail that big dark tree looked like a big cloud of dark smoke coming out of the rear window of the Super Bee. Had me worried for a minute...can't afford to lose any of these Bees. Beautiful car. Iconic style Great color. 440 six pack with functional ramcharger and a pistol grip 4 speed. One small quibble- I know he was going for that stock look, but he could make an exception for the wheels. I think they're the ugliest wheels i've ever seen, but I understand that some people like them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cincy Spin, Now that you say that about the tree, it does look like a big black cloud. Thank you for viewing, and sharing, and let's save the Bee's :-) Lou

[@cincyspin178]

@@loucostabile Lol...Lou, you always bring the subversive humor. Keep 'em coming

[@runninonmt8259]

Very period correct.

[@bretranalli4012]

Nice car.Like the 69 lift off hood 6 pack car much better ! Looks more like a street racer.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bret Ranalli, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@wolfpack6414]

when are you going to have a 1973 mustang 351c ?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wolf Pack, An interesting time for the Mustang. I'm looking for good examples of 1972-1989's. I'm not seeing many in my travels. When I see one worthy of sharing, we'll both enjoy that one, Lou

[@bhaggen]

@Wolf Pack.....The 1971 *BOSS* 351 was the hot set-up. Four-bolt mains, solid cam, 11.1-1 forged pistons. In that form it was a beast. By 1973 the 351C was neutered by emissions regulations.

[@larryhawkins3294]

Hey Lou is Belvedere in Illinois?

[@loucostabile]

Yes, Northern IL close to Wisconsin.

[@stephenswander5960]

Was the all flat black hood available on the '70? Like the 69 1/2 440s had?

[@loucostabile]

Not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge.

[@reginaldhall6871]

Fiberglass black hoods came only on 69& 1/2 440- 6 pack Super Bee's & Road Runners I believe.

[@OldNewSweetRides]

This is the exact kind of car I want. Vinyl top, 440 engine, six pack 3 barrel carburetor, 4 speed manual and purple, but probably mines will be a Super Bee beacuse it's much cheaper than the R/T. What do you think of Manual transmission? I bet it's a lot of fun, have a day, John

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Glad you found one you like :-) I have a manual and automatic, I like them both depending on how I'm feeling. If I feel like driving, I like the manual. If I feel like cruising and relaxing, the automatic is nice, Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

In my opinion, I find manual trans like playing a game because of the way it shifts and the left foot gets in action with the clutch

[@ln2596]

super bee 🐝. yellow,not so much but ok. plum crazy purple all day long

[@loucostabile]

Hi LN25, We have a Winner :-) Glad you like this one & it's color, Lou

[@onedge70moparsuperbee23]

👍😎👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

MOPAR or no car!!

[@loucostabile]

There were 5 MOPARS today, and all fun! Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

Do you own any Mopars, Lou? But thanks for all the cool videos!

[@loucostabile]

Here you go, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfbf5dtpdWEaMk

[@kc-6837]

Yes!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@OldNewSweetRides]

If you travel across America and flay as far as Arizona, I don't think you go to Canada (even though it's pretty close) because of passport and security reasons. Maybe one day you will visit Edmonton, Toronto, etc

[@loucostabile]

I'd like to go there. If my travels head up north, you'll se of those cars too. Many times I get to video our Canadian Friends in AZ and at some of the car shows here in the USA.

[@OldNewSweetRides]

It's neat to hear our country neighbors visit with splendid cars!

[@loucostabile]

Like this one, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqiUmqCHpa99ibs

[@grunthostheflatulent269]

My cousin and I owned a hyped-up'72 Satellite (which he always referred to as a Charger) which was Waaay too fast for a couple of 16-year olds! My grandfather had a '70 Superbee, 383 Magnum, Drab Olive from the factory (different colour scheme in Canada?) which he used to tow the motorhome! Until someone t-boned him -- that guy shoulda got life in jail!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Grunthos the Flatulent, Happy to read this car brings back memories of you & your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@maurosergiofranzonijunior5676]

Aqui no Brasil ? Nunca vi e nem vou ver 😭😭😭😭😭

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mauro Sérgio Franzoni Júnior, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@maurosergiofranzonijunior5676]

@@loucostabile friend not explicli english, nota entendi

[@tWoforgamenot1]

in 1070. lol his dad had money

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@janschroder1559]

I wanna go for a ride and peel some rubber.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jan Schroder, Sounds like FUN! Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@roxytex8347]

Hi Lou, always great videos! Thanks for putting this one up, its an interesting piece of MOPAR history. If you recall, the original Dodge Super Bee was based on the Dodge Coronet two-door coupe, and was produced from 1968 until 1970. It was Dodge's low-priced powerful muscle car and a rebadged version of the Plymouth Road Runner which was produced by it's sister company, Plymouth. They all had identical drive trains, engines, transmission and availability as the Road Runner, Chargers, Challengers, Barracudas etc. Great cars from a great era, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roxy Tex, Glad you think the videos are "great', I appreciate that :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou