AUCTION: Most-Optioned 1969 Dodge Charger HEMI® Daytona

A Rare Classic Set to Shine at Mecum Monterey 2024...

Robert S. Miller July 16, 2024

1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger Daytona. (Mecum).

If you’re a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for rarity, brace yourself for a thrilling opportunity. Headed for Mecum Monterey in August, an exceptional piece of automotive history has emerged – a 1969 Dodge Charger HEMI® Daytona. Known as the most optioned HEMI® Daytona in existence, this could be considered the holy grail of Dodge muscle cars.

Created to annihilate the competition in the NASCAR Grand National (now Cup) series during the 1969 season, the Charger HEMI Daytona was the first car ever to break the 200 mph barrier on a closed course (Talladega SuperSpeedway) with a recorded speed of 200.447 mph on March 24, 1970.

As one of the 503 1969 Dodge Charger Daytonas produced during a brief manufacturing window between April and June 1969, this is one of the rarest configurations. What sets this particular Charger Daytona apart from the rest is not just its rarity, but also its extensive list of options. With only 22 HEMI® Daytona 4-speeds produced in 1969, and this being the most highly optioned one known to exist, it’s truly a collector’s dream.

Under the hood lies the iconic 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 engine. The HEMI was an option over the standard 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) MAGNUM 4-BBL V8. The HEMI was SAE rated to deliver 425 horsepower and 490 lb.-ft. of torque, but many claimed that it was underrated. Equipped with the rare A833 4-speed manual transmission option and Super Track Pack which adds a 4.10:1 rear axle ratio, a heavy-duty 9.75 Dana 60 axle, and front disc brakes, this car was built for speed and exhilaration.

But it’s not just about what’s under the hood that makes this car special; look at the long list of options that this car carries…

E74—Engine: 426 HEMI with Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors
D21—Transmission: A833 4-speed manual transmission
F8—Roof Paint: Dark Green Metallic
F8 – Body Paint: Dark Green Metallic
F8 – Upper Door Frame Color: Dark Green Metallic
C – Trim Grade: Charger
6 – Front Seat: Vinyl Buckets
G – Interior Color: Green
00 – Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors (4619S – Front/4620S – Rear)
11 – Standard Turn Signal Lever
15 – 3-Spoke Premium
TT – Woodgrain Steering Wheel
18 – B-Body – HEMI w/ 4-Spd – Engine Frame
24 – 15-inch x 6-inch H.D. Stamped Steel Wheels
26 – Radiator: 26-inch Width
29 – B-Body – Front Disc Brakes
32 – Front Firm Ride Shocks
43 – B-Body – P/S – with Floor Shift
92 – Rear Firm Ride Shocks
514 – Scheduled Production Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 1969
605 – B-Body – A833 – 18-Spline – HEMI 4-Spd Trans
644 – B-Body – 4.10 S/G Dana 60 Axle with 10-inch Drums
921 – 426 HEMI Engine with M.T. Specifications
1857780 – Right HEMI Torsion Bar .92 x 44″
1857781 – Left HEMI Torsion Bar .92 x 44″
2539765 – Right HEMI Rear Spring Assy
2539795 – Left HEMI Rear Spring Assy
2949054 – B-Body – 26-inch Radiator
2896186 – B-Body – 26-inch HEMI Inlet Hose
2863245 – B-Body – Radiator Outlet Hose
2462885 – B-Body – Front Sway Bar .94″ Dia.
2863215 – 7-Blade – Engine Fan
2806070 – Torque Drive Fan Space Unit
2642969 – 70 AMP H.D. Battery with Red Caps
2944031 – 3-Way – Power Brake Vacuum Fitting
2538940 – 40 Teeth – Orange Speedometer Pinion
2944089 – Red Stripe Hub Caps
2996581 – #7190 – 3 1/4 x 50.96″ Prop/Driveshaft

A01 – Light Package, Map Light, Glove Box Light, Ash Receiver Light, Trunk Light, Ignition Switch Lamp w/ Delay, Headlamp-On Signal
A11 – Special Model XX29 – Charger Daytona
A34 – Super Track Pak (4.10:1 Axle Ratio, H.D. 9.75-inch Dana 60 Axle, Sure-Grip, Max Cooling, 26-inch High-Performance Radiator, 7-Blade Torque Drive Fan, Front Disc Brakes, Power Brakes
B41 – Front Disc Brakes – 10-inch Rear Drum
B51 – Power Brakes
C16 – Console
C23 – Rear Armrest w/ Ashtray
C55 – Front Seat: Buckets
C62 – 6-Way Manual Adjustment Seat-Left Side
C93 – Carpets
D58 – 4.10:1 Axle Ratio
D91 – Sure-Grip
F25 – 70 AMP H.D. Battery w/ Red Caps
G11 – Glass: Tinted-All Windows (exc. Rear on XX29)
G33 – Mirror: Outside LH Remote Chrome
H11 – Front Heater w/ Defroster
J11 – Glove Box Lock
J15 – Cigar Lighter
J25 – 3-Speed Wipers w/ Electric Washers
J31 – Dual Horns
J46 – Locking Gas Cap
L05 – Map Light
L11 – Glove Box Light
L15 – Ash Receiver Light
L25 – Trunk Light
L65 – Ignition Switch Lamp w/ Delay
L72 – Headlamp-On Signal
M21 – Moldings: Drip Rail
M26 – Moldings: Wheel Lip
M31 – Moldings: Body Belt
M85 – Front & Rear Bumper Guards
N51 – Max Cooling-Less Fan
N65 – Torque Drive Fan
N85 – Tachometer Includes Clock
P31 – Power Windows
R22 – Radio: AM w/ Stereo 8-Track Player
S15 – HEMI Suspension
S25 – Firm Ride Shocks
S77 -Power Steering
S81 – Woodgrain Steering Wheel
U65 – F70 X 15-inch Red Streak Tires with Fiberglass Belted 3/8-inch Sidewall Tires
V01 – Mono-Tone Paint Style
V88 – Delete R/T Sport Stripe / Add Daytona Sport Stripe
W25 – H.D. Stamped Wheels
Y14 – Sold Car
Y39 – Special Order
EN2 – End of Fender Tag Codes / Line 2 Build

Inside, the cabin exudes comfort and style. The green vinyl bucket seats, woodgrain center console, and six-way adjustable driver’s seat create an ambiance of sophistication. And entertainment is taken care of with a Chrysler Solid State AM Radio featuring an 8-track player.

Outside, the Charger Daytona commands attention with its striking (F8) Dark Green Metallic finish and black rear wing. The color-matched stamped steel wheels with bright hubcaps and redline tires complete the look, giving it an unmistakable presence on the road.

With a full restoration of the original sheet metal and documentation, including a copy of the broadcast sheet and Chrysler Registry Report, this Charger Daytona is not just a car but a piece of automotive history.

With its rarity, performance, and unrivaled options, this Daytona stands as a true automotive icon. The car goes to Mecum Monterey as the main attraction in August. Just for reference, the car most recently sold in May 2022 at Mecum Indy for $1,320,000.