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I find it inteseting that the 440-6 option is not shown on the 69 Coronet options list.
I am under the impression there were some late 69 Coronet RT's built with the 440-6 pack--and some even had hinged fiberglass 6 pack hoods.
From what I have read the 69 1/2 440-6 Super Bee had a "M" as the 5th Vin character and had an E86 on the fender tag
I have also read that some of the factory 69 440-6 pack RT's still had an "L" as the 5th vin character and that the 6 pack option could be identified by coding on the fender tag.Dont know what code though--A12?--E86?
Do you experts know if that is true-or not

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I don't consider myself an expert but;

- The reason the 390hp 440-6 isn't in the option brochure is that it was a mid year introduction; 1969 1/2 if you will.

- yes A12 cars had "M"s in the VIN. IIRC some very early A12's didn't have the A12 stamp on the tag.

- I've never heard of any 440-6 (A12 package) 1969 Coronet R/T's and have never heard of any factory hinged 6 pack hoods. Frankly I would bet my dwindling fortune that neither exist.

- An A12 would actually have an E63 for the standard 383 Magnum but then would show the A12 conversion and the M in the VIN.
All A12's were built at the Lynch Rd. plant





Dave