You probably will hear it before you see it. The 1969 Dodge Super Bee Rumble has that iconic MOPAR voice and backs it up with that muscle car styling you love. What else makes this classic car so unique?
An Affordable Muscle Car Sized Right for Fun
The 1969 Dodge Super Bee rose above the debut model year with a few extra perks packed under and on the hood. The premium package was dubbed the Dodge 440 Six Pack and included the following:
- Three double-barrel Holley Carburetors
- Edelbrock Aluminum High-rise Manifold
- V8 440-cubic inch Edelbrock Engine
- Fiberglass Lift-off Hood with Racing Pins
- RAM charger Hood with Dual Air-intakes
- 390 horsepower
- 490 lb-ft of torque
While there was also a HEMI engine option, the 440 Six Pack could put up comparable numbers due to its triple carbs and slightly lower weight.
What made the Super Bee stand apart from the Coronet? The most desirable paint job featured a honey-gold body with a cream racing stripe wrapping around the tail with a cartoon Bee in the graphics. Chrome lug nuts popped against the black steel wheels and white-lettered tires.
The silhouette mimicked the Super Bee’s big brother, the Dodge Daytona, down to its 117-inch wheelbase. However, the Bee never received the flying spoiler and could only reach a top speed of 117 mph. The Daytona reached over 200 mph on the track.
Where did it get the name, Super Bee?
The Dodge Coronet featured a two-door coupe design that was referred to as the B-body. Meanwhile, Plymouth was launching their Road Runner in the same segment and developing the SuperBird for competition at the NASCAR Cup level. The Super Bee was a moment of marketing genius that gave the nod to its base frame while hinting at all the excitement to be found when you put the pedal down.
Why is the 1969 Dodge Super Bee a rare collector car?
Over 30,000 vehicles rolled off the factory floor with the Super Bee badge in 1969, earning the top sales spot for the muscle car market. However, only 166 were built with the competition-ready 426 HEMI package and another 1907 with the 440 Six Pack. Many of the optioned engines and bodies disappeared over the years–mostly because they were so fun to drive. This created a high demand for the 440 and 426 on the collector car market today.
How much will you pay to buy a Super Bee at auction?
Today’s average sale price for a 1969 Super Bee is around $65,000 for one in good to excellent condition. Should you run across the HEMI, those have earned over $200,000 on the auction block. If you find one hiding in a barn that needs some TLC, score a deal for as little as $3,000.
Should you modify a Super Bee or restore it to OEM specs?
These beautiful Dodge muscle cars were designed to be driven and feature drool-worthy styling. If you want to take your ride down to the drag strip every weekend, go ahead and dress it up to perform to your standards. But sticking to OEM specs will raise its value if you want to win trophies at the car show.
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