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When it comes to American classics, few can draw a bigger crowd than an original first-generation Dodge Charger Daytona. It instilled respect and garnered admiration throughout the car industry, giving Chrysler a potent weapon against rivals such as General Motors and Ford, even though it was more of a specialty item.
Remember how the sitcom Married with Children used to poke fun at the fact that Al Bundy drove a beaten up Dodge? Well, this isn't Al Bundy’s Dodge. Far from it. It’s actually one of 503 high-performance, limited edition Chargers that Dodge built in 1969 in order to legalize special NASCAR components.
According to Mecum Auctions, this particular Daytona also happens to be one of 92 units with 4-speed manual gearboxes listed in the Chrysler Registry - and you can go ahead and bid on it come March 18.
This is a fully restored car, featuring a red exterior with a white wing and exclusive ‘Daytona’ scat stripe. It also comes with chrome exhaust tips, hood pins, and a driver-side exterior mirror, while specific Daytona bits include the bespoke nose cone, fender-mounted scoops, custom decklid, and of course, the massive rear wing. As for the wheels, we’re dealing with a set of Magnum 500 five-spoke rims with red line tires.
Inside, it’s got bucket seats (very supportive, by 1969 standards), a Hurst shifter with wood-grain ball knob, C16 center console, in-dash clock, 150 mph speed-o-meter, and a thumbwheel AM radio.
Performance-wise, we’re dealing with a 440 ci (7.2-liter) Magnum V8, sending 375 hp (380 PS) and 480 lb-ft (650 Nm) to the rear wheels courtesy of that previously-mentioned 4-speed manual. Other mechanical highlights include a Mopar battery, A33 Track Pack (3.54 Sure Grip differential, seven-blade fan, heavy duty 26-inch radiator), power steering, and power brakes.
We hope that whoever ends up buying this car will also get to enjoy it on the road, at least every once in a while.
According to Mecum Auctions, this particular Daytona also happens to be one of 92 units with 4-speed manual gearboxes listed in the Chrysler Registry - and you can go ahead and bid on it come March 18.
This is a fully restored car, featuring a red exterior with a white wing and exclusive ‘Daytona’ scat stripe. It also comes with chrome exhaust tips, hood pins, and a driver-side exterior mirror, while specific Daytona bits include the bespoke nose cone, fender-mounted scoops, custom decklid, and of course, the massive rear wing. As for the wheels, we’re dealing with a set of Magnum 500 five-spoke rims with red line tires.
Inside, it’s got bucket seats (very supportive, by 1969 standards), a Hurst shifter with wood-grain ball knob, C16 center console, in-dash clock, 150 mph speed-o-meter, and a thumbwheel AM radio.
Performance-wise, we’re dealing with a 440 ci (7.2-liter) Magnum V8, sending 375 hp (380 PS) and 480 lb-ft (650 Nm) to the rear wheels courtesy of that previously-mentioned 4-speed manual. Other mechanical highlights include a Mopar battery, A33 Track Pack (3.54 Sure Grip differential, seven-blade fan, heavy duty 26-inch radiator), power steering, and power brakes.
We hope that whoever ends up buying this car will also get to enjoy it on the road, at least every once in a while.
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