70 bee

[cantflip]

There is a style and nostalgia and an old brand loyalty for me, but you would have to really drive some of the better cars available today to realize the automobile has evolved for the better. Despite emissions and fuel economy, the power is there(and more), the ride is good, handling and braking are superior. But I don't want to buy a $60k or more car and find within a decade I still have to go to the junkyard for parts and I don't have a $20k factory scan tool to work on everything from the radio to the power windows or A/C. I have worked on and owned some of those cars and they are no better investment than a Formal, way worse if you buy them while they still have resale value.

i am talking looks, modern cars have the Drivability, older cars have the Style.

 

[saforwardlook]

My favorite Coronet....the 70

How can you love one of the all time favorites, the 71 Polara, and also like this 70 beast?!!! My whole image of you is shattered!o_O

 

[polara71]

I know it is hard to believe but after all this time you have found out I am NOT perfect

 

[furyus 67]

I'm more with Dave on this one - 70Bs were designed to appeal to the Pontiac followers of that time. A day late and more than a dollar short. Homely at best!

maybe that explains it!!! IMHO Pontiac had the most style out of all of gm's brands.

 

[72Fury]

I always liked the 70's and that had something to do with my choice for a 72 Fury. I will admit I have owned a 64 GTO Convertible, a 66 Grand Prix, several 67 to 69 Firebirds and a 79 T/A.

 

[furyus 67]

Lol Its best you just Sit back and Watch.

Sorry Zach no time to sittin, I was in the shed splittin!

 

[furyus 67]

Seeeeee

 

[furyus 67]

Stolen from fb but man look at that front end!!

 

[live4theking]

A lot of Mopars are Love or Hate designs. For me, that's one of the attractions. 60 & 61 Plymouth's and Dodge's get a lot of bad press but I love them too.

Bingo, me too... there is something about the grill and headlight set up that draws me.

 

[Zymurgy]

I know I won't get any love here on this, but I agree with Dave, never have liked the front end on the 1970 Super B. I like his description as a clown face, 0% desire for ownership based on looks.

If I was going to have a 1970 Dodge, I would much rather have a Polara.

 

[Dobalovr]

Weird my shop is full of new or almost new cars on any given day with issues, problems and defects, so is the Toyota store next door. Good thing, otherwise I would be looking for a new job and my Techs would have slept through school for nothing! At least when I look under the hood of the 300's I know what the hell I am looking at! Ugly or not I would take a 40-50 or 60 year old land yacht any day. Hopefully my wife agrees as she is sleeping next to one each night....built for comfort not for speed!

However.....Hellcats are freakin awesome!!! Just sayin..

 

[shooter65]

Weird my shop is full of new or almost new cars on any given day with issues, problems and defects, so is the Toyota store next door. Good thing, otherwise I would be looking for a new job and my Techs would have slept through school for nothing! At least when I look under the hood of the 300's I know what the hell I am looking at! Ugly or not I would take a 40-50 or 60 year old land yacht any day. Hopefully my wife agrees as she is sleeping next to one each night....built for comfort not for speed!

However.....Hellcats are freakin awesome!!! Just sayin..

Planned obsolescence.

 

[Dobalovr]

That's a clown car should have put a big red nose in the center

Maybe more Robotic than Clownish?

 

[saforwardlook]

I always liked the 70's and that had something to do with my choice for a 72 Fury. I will admit I have owned a 64 GTO Convertible, a 66 Grand Prix, several 67 to 69 Firebirds and a 79 T/A.

The 72 Fury front end is one of the best out there. You can't compare it to the 70 Bee, one of the worst!
Now this is a worthy Super Bee - love the side scoops too!

 

[furyus 67]

That sure is perddy but as perddy as this!

 

[saforwardlook]

View attachment 67339 That sure is perddy but as perddy as this!

You are kidding, right?!!!

 

[67-Fury]

Steve you are talking Nonsense lol.

 

[tbm3fan]

View attachment 67339 That sure is perddy but as perddy as this!

Much like Scotch an acquired taste. However this front end reminds me of Laphroaig Single Malt. One sip and still on the shelf for the last 20 years untouched forever more.

 

[furyus 67]

If you never make it past the 1st sip, you'll never know scotch. Personally I'm a glenlivit man myself! I'll send you an address to send the laphroaig tho!

 

[barnfind]

I see a scowl on the 70 Coronet. Only one meaner looking is a 59 coronet. Would have made a better Christine IMO. It has taken many years for the 70 front end to grow on me, but now It's one of the coolest. The 72 Fury has taken a place on the list.