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Hagerty takes a close look at this all-original numbers-matching muscle car with its unique green metallic paint and provides a valuation.
In Hagerty’s latest episode of The Appraiser, Colin has the privilege of looking at a pristine, all-original 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee. Right off the bat, knowing that it’s an original numbers-matching example should give us a hint at the possible valuation.
It’s pretty hard to find those types of cars up for sale, let alone in such great form. Not to mention, the classic/muscle car markets remain incredibly strong, and this Super Bee is sure to have quite a few buyers lined up.
In the video below, Colin speaks with owner Pam about the car before giving it a closer examination and, finally, offering his appraisal value.
Pam starts off by explaining that she originally thought she was the second owner of the car, but she recently found out that she is the third or fourth. It's a Californian car, produced in an L.A. factory, and has been in The Golden State for its entire life. After conducting his inspection, Colin goes over some obvious features of the '69 Dodge Coronet Super Bee like the base 383 engine, automatic transmission, and the factory N96 air grabber hood.
He also says that the stock F6 Green paint color is probably one of the top colors offered during the Mopar muscle car era, and it looks especially radiant on this Super Bee. Not to mention, 1969 was the pinnacle of muscle cars, especially for Mopar, and this car is a great example of that.
Unlike some people who buy classic cars, Pam bought this car to drive it, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. In saying that, it's obvious that Colin is going to notice some wear and tear, and rust when examining the car closer. He goes on to pop the hood and explains that the Coronet Super Bee was a low-cost muscle car example, especially with the base 383, made to compete with the likes of other entry-level models. Even so, the 383 CID engine churns out 335 hp at 5,200 RPM.
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This 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee has factory disc brakes and power steering. So from a drivability standpoint, this car is a lot easier and nicer to drive, Colin says. From a resale perspective, having these options in addition to the unique green metallic factory paint adds a lot of value to the car.
Even though it's a Californian car, this Super Bee can still show signs of that dreaded tin worm. As he did his walkaround, Colin pointed out some rust on the bottom of the outer quarter panel. It appears as though someone put a little putty in it and painted over it, but it's starting to bubble and crack again. Aside from that, all the sheet metal, frame rails, and floors underneath remain in beautiful condition.
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Moving on to the interior, Colin notes that it's nicely equipped with bucket seats, a factory radio, console, clock, floor shift, wood steering wheel, and the original dash pad. He proceeds to start the car up, and it sounds great with a really nice rumble to it.
Colin's final thoughts are that this car is a rare find and in really great condition, despite Pam feeling guilty about driving it so much. Colin appraises the vehicle, saying that “at any day of the week, it's worth 45 grand.” He went on to say that if Pam finds a couple of people that are truly in love with it, he thinks her $55,000 valuation isn't that far off.
Michelle Marus is an automotive enthusiast who combined her passion for cars and writing into a career. She is a member of the American Muscle Car community and frequents local shows and events with her Camaro. Michelle loves all things cars and hopes to learn even more through her first-hand experiences, as well as her research and writing.