Uncovered Iowa car graveyard has a classic muscle car with rare feature that could be worth a lot
- A car enthusiast discovered an old junkyard full of classics
- Hidden among them was this 1969 Dodge Super Bee
- The Super Bee was hiding a rare feature
Published on Apr 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Apr 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This car enthusiast stumbled across a huge car graveyard in Iowa that was packed with hidden gems, including a rare 1969 Dodge Super Bee muscle car that was hiding an unusual surprise inside.
American YouTuber Ryan Brutt, the Auto Archaeologist, visited an old junkyard stuffed with derelict and abandoned vehicles.
But hidden amongst the rotting and rusting piles of metal was the 1969 Dodge Super Bee.
And hidden inside, there was an unusual interior that could very well make the car unique.
The poor old muscle car had clearly seen better days
Ryan Brutt is no stranger to unearthing rare and unusual vehicles.
On his Auto Archaeology YouTube channel, he’s previously visited a rundown old warehouse that was packed with classic muscle cars, and he also discovered this 1969 Plymouth GTX that had $10,000 stuffed under the front seat.
Not a bad find, right?
But even he was surprised after peeping inside a 1969 Dodge Super Bee he found rotting away in a junkyard.
The once-impresssive muscle car had clearly seen better days and had visible rust holes and missing parts, including its bumper.
Which is a real shame, as its white over copper colorway is a pretty rare option for the Super Bee.
Under the hood, the car has retained its original numbers-matching 6.3 liter V8, which, when working, could produce up to 335 horsepower.
The engine makes it one of the more common models; of the 27,892 Super Bees delivered in 1969, the vast majority – 25,727 – came with the 6.3 liter V8 engine option.
The 1969 Dodge Super Bee had a surprise inside
However, it’s not what’s under the hood that makes this Dodge Super Bee rare, it’s what was inside.
When Brutt took a look inside the muscle car, he saw it had been kitted out with leopard print.
A lot of leopard print.
Interestingly, Dodge didn’t offer leopard print interiors as an option on the Super Bee, meaning that this is an aftermarket addition – and what an addition it is.
It also means that it could be a completely unique 1969 Dodge Super Bee.
Sadly, the condition of the classic car means it would require a complete overhaul to get it back on the road.
Here’s hoping someone spots it and takes a chance on a restoration.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
