early release info for the 1969 Charger 500 shows HEMI ONLY

the first 50+ assigned VINs (4? batches) are all HEMI - it wasn't until the 907 scheduled cars that the first 440HP cars were included

someone at Dodge must've noticed less than 500 '68 Charger R/Ts were built with the HEMI & if all NASCAR required '69 500s were HEMI they'd have a hard time selling them. The change took place before 1969 pricing was finalized - so invoice, window sticker & other paperwork with pricing shows 440HP STANDARD & HEMI OPTIONAL.