Vehicle Description
Everyone was building muscle cars in 1969, but Mopar elevated their
game to an entirely different level with cars like this 1969 Dodge
Coronet Super Bee. Bargain-priced with big power and killer looks,
they could be just about anything a buyer wanted, and with a big
block under the hood, there wasn't much else on the street that
could hang with the big, bad 'Bee. This sizzling
Burgundy-over-White hardtop has been turned up to '11' in the looks
department and is powered by a pro-built 383 V8 stroked to 468
cubes that now generates 550HP and other-worldly 625 lb-ft of
torque. If you're looking for a whole lot of vintage 'Go-Fast' and
off-the-charts curb appeal, this real-deal Super Bee is your ticket
to the big time.
A vivid shade like this is exactly the type of color you choose
when you want to get noticed, and what could be more fitting for a
Dodge of this era than the slick Burgundy paint on this beauty? An
incredible amount of prepping and workmanship went into its
application, so the top driver-grade paint is in great form, with
that deep, shiny, and lustrous look usually reserved for cars that
have just emerged from the paint shop. Sure, there are some signs
use, most of which are reserved to some light chipping on the edges
of the hood and some light surface scratching from countless car
washes, but a buff-and-wax would easily restore some former glory.
Nevertheless, it's still presents very nicely in person and the
bodywork underneath is laser-straight with uniform panels, doors
that fit flush, and great gaps throughout. An imposing fiberglass
hood was added during the build, featuring a big scoop and pins
that preview the monster underneath, and it matches the side scoops
in the fenders that accentuate this Mopar's muscular curves. Like
all the best-looking Chryslers from this era, the decal package
tells the story of the car, although the painted-on, black 'Super
Bee' decals around back are somewhat subdued - letting that
laser-straight bodywork and gorgeous paint do the talking. As you'd
expect from a restoration of this caliber, all the finishing
touches have been looked after - the blacked-out grille and
matching tail panel are crisp, clean rubber trim surrounds all the
windows and the body lines are precise, allowing the doors and
decklid to open and shut smoothly. '383' fender badges and classic
'Super Bee' insignia fore and aft celebrate this A-Body's pedigree,
and the bright chrome bumpers, flashy stainless around the grille
and windows, and oversized Foose wheels all add to the high-impact
look.
While they were built to be budget brawlers, this Super Bee keeps
it all business with a handsome leather interior that was restored
when the paint was done a few years back. Period-perfect white
upholstery covers the bench seats front and back, matching the
ornate door panels that feature bright polished accents that really
pop inside the cabin. Plush black carpets that line the floors are
protected with red Super Bee embroidered floormats, and the
contrasting white headliner above keeps things bright inside and
matches the beautiful seat covers. Mopar's expansive dashes were
always a bit non-descript from the factory, so a custom Billet
Specialties steering wheel was added to spice things up a bit.
Factory gauges ahead of the driver are all still in place, but with
the added firepower under the hood the builders wisely installed a
trio of auxiliary gauges to help keep an eye on the car's vitals.
This Super Bee was all about performance, so like most Mopars you
won't find a long list of amenities but the second you hear that
big engine fire up and that exhaust starts to cackle, none of that
will matter. The cabin is comfortable and highly functional, and
although we'd probably give the seats a better detail, this Super
Bee comfortably seats six, so bring the whole crew. Out back, the
giant trunk was fitted with a burgundy carpet and has enough space
to carry all your car show goodies and then some.
Although this Super Bee was originally born with a 383 V8, the 383
Stroker V8 under the lift-off hood is far from stock, and that's a
good thing. Professionally built, the big block features forged
internals, solid lifters, a custom cam, shaft-mounted rockers, and
Edelbrock aluminum heads that result in an impressive 550HP rating
and an impressive 625 lb-ft torque curve. The block fires to life
thanks to a full MSD ignition, gobbles up fuel and air via a giant
Holley 4-barrel atop an Edelbrcok aluminum intake, and exhales
through a set of long-tube headers at the flanks. It's incredibly
fast, with plenty of power up and don the throttle, yet it's still
manageable enough to handle the rigors of regular driving. With
less than 500 miles on the rebuilt engine, it's sorted, tuned, and
ready to rock, and the engine bay is nicely detailed too, with HEMI
orange paint on the block, shiny Edelbrock valve covers, and a
really cool aluminum air cleaner up top, while the giant aluminum
radiator and electric fan keep the big motor nice and cool. The
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission features a Gear Vendors
overdrive rated to 1200HP and spins an equally built-up 8 � rear
end, so the entire drivetrain was thoughtfully put together to
handle big power, and the new power steering box and upgraded
Wilwood front disc brake set-up makes the big car very manageable
out on the road. The H-Pipe Flowmaster dual exhaust system
underneath sounds downright sexy, while the flashy Foose chrome
wheels wrapped in grippy Nitto rubber finish off the look
perfectly.
Nicely finished and turnkey ready, this real-deal Super Bee can be
driven and enjoyed while it appreciates in value each year. Call
today!
