Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Bright Green over black with a black vinyl roof, a lift-off hood car with the 440 Six Pack and a four-speed, is the specification Mopar collectors chase. Bidding on Cars and Bids stands at $5,000 across seven bids with six days remaining, offered from Plainfield, New Jersey, and 1,712 views in the first day show the interest is there. What the listing does not yet provide is the paperwork that separates a real A12 from a claim.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsWhat it's worth right nowMarket data from Classic.com puts the average Dodge Super Bee sale at $80,616, with the highest recorded result at $247,500 for a 1969 A12 in January 2026 and the lowest at $20,500 for a 1970 car in July 2026. That January result went to an unrestored, numbers-matching survivor and set a record for the model. At the same Mecum Kissimmee sale, a green 1969 A12 brought $148,500. Sports Car Market recorded a Mr. Norm's A12 at $117,700 at Barrett-Jackson in 2020, and dealer commentary notes non-numbers-matching A12 cars clearing near $120,000. Fair value here sits at $75,000 to $110,000, with $92,000 the most likely close.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsThat range is wide on purpose, because this car's value is a function of documentation rather than condition. Verify the A12 package, confirm the engine and transmission as original to the car, and this hardtop four-speed moves toward the $140,000 territory that documented cars occupy. Fail to verify the A12 status, and the car becomes a repainted 1969 Coronet-based Super Bee, which trades in the $35,000 to $55,000 range. A commenter familiar with these cars put the spread at low $50,000s to over $200,000 depending on condition, which is the same conclusion from a different direction. The $5,000 opening bid on a reserve auction carries no information.Condition and detailsProvenance is the central issue, and it surfaced fast. The seller states the car has been in his collection for 20 years and that it was purchased in 2006, while the listing text refers to a selling dealer and the platform records the seller type as a private party. Two commenters then pointed to an estate sale listing from this summer that appears to carry the same VIN and the same color combination. None of that proves anything, and there are ordinary explanations involving estates, consignment, or a dealer buying from a sale. The seller has not addressed it directly, though, and on a car in this price bracket an unexplained recent transaction history is the sort of thing that keeps serious bidders away.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsAuthentication is the second issue and it compounds the first. The A12 claim rests on the metal identification plate in the engine bay, which is a reasonable starting point and not a complete answer. A commenter with knowledge of these cars observed that the car does not appear in the A12 registry while noting the VIN sequence is consistent with an A12 build, and asked whether the engine and transmission have been confirmed as numbers matching. No answer has been posted. That same commenter asked for photographs of the trunk floor with the rubber mat lifted, which is where Mopar buyers look for rust and repair evidence. Those requests are the entire ballgame on a car like this.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsAdvertisementAdvertisementThe physical condition reads as an honest driver rather than a show car. Paint dating from close to 20 years ago carries chips, scratches, and imperfections, the steering wheel is cracked, and the dashboard shows wear. Those are all consistent with a car that has been stored and driven sparingly, and an unrestored A12 with visible age is exactly what a segment of this market wants. The tires are the immediate problem. The seller reports they were fitted new 20 years ago and have covered maybe 50 miles, describing them as looking great but old, and no date codes were provided despite a direct request. Two-decade-old rubber on a 390-horsepower car with drum brakes is a replacement before the first drive, not a negotiating item.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsOne set of keys and a spare set of shocks come with the car. A pre-purchase inspection by a Mopar specialist is essential here, and it should cover the fender tag, the VIN derivative stampings on the engine block and transmission, the trunk floor, the frame rails, and the rear window and quarter panel areas where these cars corrode. Registration also deserves a check, since emissions and safety exemptions for vintage vehicles vary from state to state.The offerSpecificationDetailMakeDodgeModelSuper Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopYear1969Mileage18,800 miles shown on a five-digit odometerEngine440ci V8 with the Six Pack triple two-barrel inductionPower390 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque at the factory ratingTransmissionFour-speed manualDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorBright Green with a black vinyl roofInterior colorBlackCurrent bid$5,000Interested in this Dodge Super Bee? View the listing here.What makes the Super Bee uniqueThe A12 package arrived halfway through the 1969 model year as a special order, and it was built on a single idea. Dodge topped the 440 Magnum with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold carrying three two-barrel Holley carburetors, added a special camshaft, 10.5:1 pistons, magnafluxed connecting rods, and a dual-point distributor, and rated the result at 390 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. Buyers chose a heavy-duty TorqueFlite automatic or a four-speed with a Hurst shifter, and every car received a Dana 60 Sure Grip axle, heavy-duty 11-inch drum brakes, and plain black 15-inch steel wheels with no hubcaps.1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 440 Six Pack HardtopCars & BidsThe signature piece was the matte-black lift-off fiberglass hood with its enormous scoop and NASCAR-style pins, and there was no way to open it without removing it. Nothing on the A12 was decorative. The car had no wheel covers, minimal equipment, and a price close to half what a Hemi cost, which put Hemi-adjacent performance within reach of people who could not afford the top engine. Third-party estimates put production at 1,907 cars, and the A12 has since passed the Hemi Super Bee at auction, with the top unrestored example bringing $247,500 in January 2026. Cars built as bargains and remembered as legends tend to end up here.My takeFair value sits at $75,000 to $110,000, with $92,000 the most likely result, and the crux is not condition, mileage, or paint. It is whether this car can be documented as what the listing says it is. An A12 with an unexplained estate sale appearance, no registry entry, no numbers-matching confirmation, and no fender tag or broadcast sheet shown in the listing is a car asking bidders to take a substantial amount on faith. Every one of those questions was raised in the comments within hours, which tells you the audience for this car knows exactly what to look for.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe upside is real if the answers come. An unrestored, honest, four-speed hardtop A12 in a strong color is the version of this car that collectors want most, and the market has been paying accordingly. The seller can move this auction significantly by posting trunk floor photographs, block and transmission stampings, tire date codes, and a clear account of the 2006 to 2026 ownership chain. Until then, bidding into the $90,000s means paying documented-car money for an undocumented claim, and anyone considering it should arrange a Mopar specialist inspection before the auction closes rather than after.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.