Dodge Hemi Daytona, 1969
Dodge Daytona
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Chassis No.: XX29J9B383276
Auction: Monterey 2024
Auction date: August 17, 2024
Lot No.: S99
$3,360,000 | Sold
- Odometer: 1,845 miles
- Engine: V-8
- Transmission: Manual
- Exterior: Dark Green
- Interior: Green
- Body: Coupe
- 1 of 22 Hemi Daytona 4-speed models produced in 1969
- The most highly optioned Hemi Daytona known to exist
- 1 of 70 Hemi Daytonas produced in 1969
- Extensive restoration on original sheet metal
- Original 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine
- Hemispherical cylinder heads
- Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors
- Factory 4-speed and 4.10 Super Track Pak car
- Original A833 4-speed manual transmission
- Refinished in correct F8 Dark Green Metallic with a Black rear wing
- C6G Green vinyl bucket seat interior
- Factory P31 power windows
- 6-way adjustable driver’s seat
- Power steering
- Power disc brakes
- Color matched stamped steel wheels with bright hubcaps bearing the Fratzog logo
- Redline tires
- 9.75 Sure Grip rear end
- N51 Max Cooling Package
- A01 Light Package
- Locking gas cap
- Built at the Hamtramck plant
- Shipped new to Dodge City, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona
- Copy of broadcast sheet
- Chrysler Registry Report
- Previously shown at MCACN
- Extra keys
The Charger Daytona remains one of the most spectacular cars to ever emerge onto America’s showroom floors. While aerodynamics plays a role in all modern vehicle engineering, this special streamlined street car was a revolutionary offering. Yes, the Daytona here is one of the 503 produced in a brief time window between April and June of 1969, but this car is also one of the incredibly desirable 22 Hemi Daytona 4-speeds produced in that group, and it is also the most highly optioned Hemi Daytona known to exist.
The Charger Daytona was unique in its production, converted from one of Dodge’s premium Charger R/T releases after its initial construction at the Hamtramck plant by Detroit-area subcontractor Creative Industries. Only two engines were available: the 440 Magnum and the 426 CI Hemi V-8, the latter of which is documented here as the original engine in this car. The Hemi needs little introduction, but it’s truly significant in this body design as NASCAR legality was Daytona’s focus and only 70 Hemi examples in total were built.
The fact that this car also received the A34 Super Track Pak is also significant, as that option meant this car’s original A833 Hemi 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.10-geared Dana 60 9.75 Sure Grip rear end, as well as power front disc brakes, maximum cooling and Hemi suspension components. The car is very uniquely finished as well, repainted in correct F8 Dark Green Metallic with a black rear wing and a documented matching one-of-one C6G Green vinyl interior.
As noted earlier, this is the highest-optioned Daytona known to exist, meaning that in addition to the C16 console with Hurst shifter and dash layout with the 150 MPH speedometer and N85 Tic-Toc-Tach, this car came with G11 All-Tinted Glass, an R22 AM/8-track radio and P31 Power Windows for starters. Add to this the S81 wood-grain steering wheel, A01 Light Group, G33 Remote left-hand mirror and C55 headrest bucket seats with the C62 six-way adjustable driver’s seat, and this was truly a deluxe example of the Charger Daytona. The final touch was color-matched stamped steel wheels with bright hubcaps bearing the Fratzog logo, all wrapped up in redline tires.
This Daytona was likely custom-ordered by the originating dealer, Dodge City, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, during the brief window that opportunity was offered. This stunning car was the recipient of an extensive restoration on the original sheet metal, and it is documented via a copy of its broadcast sheet and a Chrysler Registry Report. The look remains unmistakable; it’s a purpose-built spear to hammer the competition onto the wall. Under the tutelage of Bobby Isaac, the Charger Daytona did just that in 1970 before the design was rendered uncompetitive by NASCAR rules writers.
As a collector car, this will present a very special opportunity for a Mopar enthusiast to add their name to the Charger Daytona’s notoriety. With one-of-one color optioning, the ultimate driveline package and deluxe accessories putting it into a class by itself, this Hemi Daytona is truly Dodge Material.
Cost
12,339,600 AED
