Norm Kraus’ Lift-Off Hood 1969 Dodge Six Pack Super Bee Goes on Sale Once More

Successful as it was (the dealership set up by Kraus in Chicago was by 1972 the Dodge's largest dealer), the business quickly got so entangled with the carmaker that Grand Spaulding Dodge (the name of the dealership) became a household name among fans.

Not many of the original cars sold by the guy that became known as Real Mr. Norm remain, but this one here, a 1969 Dodge A12 Super Bee, is still alive and kicking, and has been touring auctions across the U.S. for ages.

The car was over the years on the lot at Hemmings, Russo and Steele, or Mecum, and this weekend is entering the Barrett-Jackson list for their Scottsdale, Arizona event.

The Bee is among the first the nameplate’s holder, Chrysler, built with the Six Pack, the moniker used to describe the special 440 engine fitted under the hood. Linked to a 4-speed manual transmission and a Super Track Pack 4:10 Dana 60 rear, the engine turned the Super Bees into formidable machines.

Launched on the market as a spin-off of the Road Runner, the Super Bee was in production for just two years, selling as the brand’s entry-level muscle car.

And the vehicle now selling in Arizona comes complete with all that is required to guarantee it is part of that lineage. As it did countless times before, the Dodge will once again attempt to switch hands complete with the original broadcast sheet, fender tag, and original radiator support stampings.

The Six Pack Super Bee sells with no reserve at the auction, but given its past achievements, it’s likely the final price will be somewhere in the $100,000 range.