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In the spring of 1969, the Chrysler Corporation released what many still consider its ultimate street-strip machines under engineering code A12. The A12 was noteworthy for a number of reasons, and the one-of-one car offered here got this package installed on its Super Bee hardtop body, one of approximately 153 automatic transmission-equipped WM23M versions built. That fifth-digit M is critical, referring to the special 440 engine offered only in these cars.
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Benefiting from a nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration, this beautiful Dodge has a matching-numbers engine and automatic transmission, the Dana 60 Sure Grip differential, and its original fender tag. The 440 Six Pack featured a trio of Holley 2-barrel carburetors and beefed internals, but each car also received the fiberglass lift-off hood as part of A12. The A727 was the same version used in HEMI installations, and this car is a bucket-seat version with a console and floor shift (many A12 automatics came in the economically based bench-seat, column-shift configuration). All A12 cars received upgraded suspension and brakes as well.
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With photo documentation of restoration, what you are seeing is the real deal—this is the only known example coded for EL5 Butterscotch (which was a special-order 99 color) coupled with the white interior, white vinyl top, and white Super Bee-logo bumble bee stripe.
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In addition to the adjustable headrest bucket seats, this car is appointed inside with the 150 MPH speedometer and Tic-Toc-Tach, a thumbwheel radio, wood-grain-style steering wheel and appliques, lefthand remote mirror, and pedal brightwork. The remainder speaks for itself—the incredible color combination, tinted glass, Super Bee emblems, chrome exhaust tips, and the correct H-Code wheels wearing new 15-inch Goodyear redline bias-ply tires. No hubcaps were offered, just chrome lugs nuts.
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The car is scheduled to cross the Mecum Kissimmee auction block on Thursday, January 12th, 2023.
With a vintage drag racing photo as part of its sale, there is one thing this car doesn’t have: a reserve. For more information, photos, and details on how to bid, visit Mecum.com.
1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee A12 Hardtop Image Gallery:
Source: Mecum