Man drove 4,000 miles across America to rescue rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee and when he got there he had a big job on his hands
- One man has embarked on a 4,0000-mile road trip
- He rescued a rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee
- He plans to rebuild it in nine months
Published on Jan 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
One man has embarked on a 4,0000-mile road trip to rescue a rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee.
He traveled from Ogden, Utah, to Lone Oak, Arkansas to pick up a 500 Stroker engine.
From there he was headed to Nashville, Tennessee, to get the muscle car.
However, the rare car had several issues that made the YouTuber question his quest.
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The road trip
After being tipped off by a subscriber about his dream project Dodge, Rust Bucket Restos, host Carl Fischer decided to make the long journey across America to pick it up.
Arriving in Mopar Joe’s shop in Arkansas from Utah he collected a powerful 500 Stroker engine, which packs 640 horsepower and 682 lb-ft of torque.
With the powerful engine locked and loaded, his trip continued northeast to Nashville, Tennessee.
This is where Fischer was able to get his hands on the 1970 Dodge Super Bee ‘Zombie’ a car he’s always wanted.
The classic car has a layered history having previously been featured in Mopar Connection Magazine.
Restoring the 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The car had been sitting for years after the previous owner, Kevin Shaw of Mopar Connection Magazine, bought it in 2017 as a race-inspired restomod.
However, it needed extensive restoration.
Red flags were waving when hidden compartments were found in the body compartments, suggesting that the muscle car may once have been used for smuggling.
Aside from that, the car also has significant rust damage due to years of exposure to the harsh weather of Ohio.
Due to being a one-year-only model, finding replacement parts will be no easy feat.
Thankfully, the car still has a solid subframe, boosting its potential.
Shaw is thrilled that the new owner is just as enthusiastic about the mopar.
“I wanted someone who was going to sneak out in their PJs and just stare at the car for hours,” he said.
The lofty goal is to complete the rebuild in time for ‘Holley Moparty 2025’, in just nine months.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
