1969 Dodge Superbee

[Jules85]

Hi everyone. I don’t know if anyone here can help me out but I figured I would give it a shot. My dad owns a 1969 Dodge Superbee with a 426 Hemi and a 4 speed manual transmission 2 door hardtop with the original drivetrain that he did a complete restoration on. He was wondering how many of this kind of Superbee is left in existence? I believe the kind that he owns they didn’t make too many of. Like only 31-36 were made I think he said. Does anyone know of anywhere where I can find some more info out about production numbers or anything like that? I reached out to Stellantis and they couldn’t help me. They told me they did not have any records for any cars after 1967. I thought that was a little strange but it is what it is I guess. I know people didn’t really know what they had back in the day and they probably didn’t think this car would be worth as much as some of them are, but I figured maybe someone on here knows a little bit about this classic Mopar that I love oh so much! Lol. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Strato58]

Per AI 92 4 speed hardtop and 38 4 speed coupes were made. No way of knowing what is left

 

[Jules85]

Per AI 92 4 speed hardtop and 38 4 speed coupes were made. No way of knowing what is left

That’s kind of what he was figuring… thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Strato58]

For me AI works wonders and appears to be able to search this type of info quickly and accurately..

 

[Aron Gleason]

Thats a cool car no matter how many were made. Got any pictures of it?

 

[69Coronetrt]

For me AI works wonders and appears to be able to search this type of info quickly and accurately..

Quickly yes, but AI is HIGHLY inaccurate still and not good for actual research or detailed information.

Your AI post does not distinguish between cars built for sale in the US and cars built for sales in Canada. They are two separate subsets. The numbers posted are the approximate number of cars built for sale in the US.

Your AI post on the four speed transmission is a good example of AI inaccuracies and it's ability to generate more confusion than necessary. AI was not qualified to answer the question in front of it as it had no ability to discern from which plant the transmission was from thus eliminating certain answers or perspective.

 

[69Coronetrt]

He was wondering how many of this kind of Superbee is left in existence?

I've been tracking 69 B body VINs for over 20 years. I have 19 1969 Hemi four speed Super Bee hard tops on file. Four of those 19 were cars sold in Canada. Not all of those 19 cars still exist but most probably do at some level. Some are, likely, gone, some are, likely, rust buckets that will never see the road again, some are drivers and some are restored.

There is absolutely no way to know how many cars exist as they could exist in any condition any where. They could be tucked away safely in a Nebraska barn, deep down an Idaho ravine, sun rotted in the Arizona desert, a rusty hulk in the woods of Georgia, full of bullet holes in an Indiana field, or in a pristine climate controlled garage on Long Island and all unknown to the rest of the world.

A fair and accurate answer is "Probably not many."

 

[Strato58]

Actually the subsets were there I just didn't post them. Here is the entire search U.S. Production Numbers
The breakdown for cars built for the U.S. market is generally accepted as follows:

2-Door Hardtop (WM23): 92 units

2-Door Coupe (WM21): 38 units

Global Context
While those figures represent the primary production for the United States, there are a few additional points to consider regarding total volume:

Canadian & Export Markets: A small number of additional units (estimated between 5–10) were produced for the Canadian and export markets, which can slightly shift the "total built" number depending on the source.

Survival Rate: As noted in the For B Bodies Only forum, having a record of how many were built is different from knowing how many survive today. Expert registries typically have less than 20 verified 1969 Hemi 4-speed hardtops on file.

Compared to the more common 440 Six Pack or the standard 383 Magnums, the Hemi 4-speed remains one of the rarest and most sought-after configurations of the Super Bee.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Actually the subsets were there I just didn't post them. Here is the entire search U.S. Production Numbers
The breakdown for cars built for the U.S. market is generally accepted as follows:

2-Door Hardtop (WM23): 92 units

2-Door Coupe (WM21): 38 units

Global Context
While those figures represent the primary production for the United States, there are a few additional points to consider regarding total volume:

Canadian & Export Markets: A small number of additional units (estimated between 5–10) were produced for the Canadian and export markets, which can slightly shift the "total built" number depending on the source.

Survival Rate: As noted in the For B Bodies Only forum, having a record of how many were built is different from knowing how many survive today. Expert registries typically have less than 20 verified 1969 Hemi 4-speed hardtops on file.

Compared to the more common 440 Six Pack or the standard 383 Magnums, the Hemi 4-speed remains one of the rarest and most sought-after configurations of the Super Bee.

The Canada cars are known. There’s no need to estimate.

AI is like the drunk guy at the bar that sounds smart but prattles on with little useful info or original thought.

 

[Dave6T4]

A fellow in our Mopar Club has a 1969 Coronet R/T, with 426 Hemi and 4-speed. It is B5 Blue, with blue interior. I imagine the R/T would be rarer than a SuperBee, due to original cost. My rule of thumb survival rate is 10%.

 

[69Coronetrt]

I imagine the R/T would be rarer than a SuperBee, due to original cost. My rule of thumb survival rate is 10%.

Yes. About fifty-eight 426 four speed hard tops shipped for sale in the US and four convertibles.

 

[Jules85]

Thats a cool car no matter how many were made. Got any pictures of it?

Yes I do. Not great ones really bc he barely moves it but I’ll post some for you to see!

 

[Jules85]

I’ll have to take some better ones hopefully when the weather breaks and he takes it out to wash it lol

 

[eldubb440]

SS1 ..... the only yellow i like

 

[Jules85]

Found one more…

 

[Jules85]

SS1 ..... the only yellow i like

You got that right! The only one that I think is truly a “bumblebee yellow”!

 

[Aron Gleason]

That's a very beautiful looking car.

 

[Dave6T4]

I bought a new SuperBee coupe in 1969. It was also Sunfire Yellow with black BumbleBee stripe, but no vinyl top. Mine was RamAir 383, automatic with factory 3.91's and power disc brakes. I was driving past the Chrysler store in St. Thomas, Ontario, as it was being backed off the transporter. I turned around, and went in and bought it. I had been preapproved my bank to buy another used car, but got this one instead. The year before, I had fallen in lust with the yellow 1968 'Bee in the introductory magazine ads. Wish fulfilled!
Beautiful car! Thanks for your pictures.

 

[Dave6T4]

A fellow in our Mopar Club has a 1969 Coronet R/T, with 426 Hemi and 4-speed. It is B5 Blue, with blue interior. I imagine the R/T would be rarer than a SuperBee, due to original cost. My rule of thumb survival rate is 10%.

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My friend, Reg, built the two Dodge trucks in the background. The '47 is on a Freightliner tilt and load chassis. He had to lengthen and widen the hood and front fenders to make it fit. The '38 on the deck has a 5.7 L. Hemi and independent suspension, front and rear. Since Reg is a cash crop farmer, he had to put some John Deere Green on his big truck!