The Dodge Super Bee, introduced for the 1968 model year, emerged as a more affordable alternative to the Charger in the muscle car market. Paired with the Plymouth Road Runner, it offered enthusiasts a stripped-down option compared to the GTX.
While the Road Runner garnered more popularity, the Super Bee still achieved respectable sales numbers, with its best year being 1969, with 27,800 units sold, followed by 15,506 examples in 1970.
Among its variants, the HEMI Super Bee stands out as the rarest, with only 166 units equipped with the powerful 426-cubic-inch V8 engine, accounting for less than 1% of total production. Another noteworthy variant is the A12 Super Bee, introduced mid-year, featuring a 440-cubic-inch RB-block engine, known as the Six-Pack, offering an output increase to 390 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque.
Despite being more common than the HEMI version, the A12 package remains rare compared to the standard Super Bee, with only 1,907 units sold in 1969. While specific figures for surviving A12 models are unavailable, finding highly original examples with matching numbers is increasingly challenging.
Some examples have been meticulously preserved, such as the HEMI Orange model showcased here, which recently underwent a complete restoration after over 35 years in storage. Now part of the Galen V. Govier registry, this Super Bee represents one of the finest A12 cars, ready to grace auto shows and Mopar events with its authentic presence.