This Rare, Gold Metallic '68 Dodge HEMI Coronet Super Bee Is Heading to Barrett Jackson Auction - gallery

Craig Jackson from Barrett Jackon takes us on a quick tour of a fully restored 1968 Dodge HEMI Coronet Super Bee. It is one of 93 examples to feature a Torque Flite Automatic transmission

So how exactly did the Super Bee come about?

Well, it was Dodge's answer to the competition in the late '60s to the then-popular Plymouth Road Runner

As the Charger failed to entice the public, the designers at Chrysler needed something formidable to take on the competition

The Super Bee was a stripped-down racer with a pronounced hood and two exhausts

It also featured decals, stripes and the Super Bee insignia

It was the car for the serious driver

This particular example seen here is finished in this beautiful shade of JJ1 Medium Gold-metallic paint

As stated earlier, this car is just one of only 93 HEMI automatics built

It also features an original interior, with black vinyl seats. The carpets and headliner are new

The car was purchased new from Palmer Dodge in Indianapolis and at the time, this Super Bee was used as a drag racer

Under the hood lies a 426ci HEMI V-8 engine that is mated to a Torque Flite A727 HP 3-speed automatic transmission

The engine features two Carter four-barrel carburetors

This Super-Bee comes with the original dealer Window Sticker, the owner’s manual, build receipts, factory OEM manufacturing Broadcast Sheet, and restoration images

It is set to go under the hammer at Barrett Jackson's inaugural auction in Houston, Texas between (16-18) September. Swipe Up to Read More.