In 1968, Chrysler unveiled two entry-level muscle cars, the Super Bee and the Road Runner. Both were based on the Dodge Coronet and Plymouth Belvedere, serving as stripped-down versions of the Charger and GTX, respectively.
Road Runner Dominance
The Road Runner quickly emerged as the more popular choice, outselling the Super Bee from 1968 to 1971 by a significant margin. The Road Runner boasted sales of nearly 176,000 units, while the Super Bee found homes for 56,202 units. Consequently, the Super Bee was discontinued in 1971, while the Road Runner continued production until 1974.
Similar to the Road Runner, the Super Bee achieved its best-selling year in 1969. Dodge sold approximately 27,800 Super Bee units during that year, marking it as a common classic, albeit with some variations in rarity based on specifications.
Rare Super Bee Versions
Among the Super Bee variants, the HEMI Super Bee stands out as the scarcest, with only 166 units sold. The A12 version, featuring the 3x2-barrel 440-cubic-inch V8, saw slightly more production, with 1,907 units. Notably, certain options could transform a seemingly common Super Bee into an exceptionally rare gem.
One such exceptional Super Bee is the Bright Green Poly example. Equipped with a 440 Six-Pack, this particular model is rarer than the average A12. Only 267 four-speed coupes like this were built. What makes it truly unique is that it's the sole A12 known to be equipped with a factory green Mod Top option.
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