SOLD: This HEMI-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Went For $1,320,000!

When it comes to some of the most herald Mopar muscle cars, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona is at the top of the list.

Created to annihilate the competition in the NASCAR Grand National (now Cup Series) during the 1969 season. The “aero warrior” was the first car ever to break the 200 mph barrier on a closed course (Talladega) with a recorded speed of 200.447 mph (322.588 kph) on March 24th, 1970.

In order to meet homologation, Dodge needed to build at least 500 units for the street in order to get the car on the track. Dodge delivered 503 units to dealers (that number is sometimes disputed, but Dodge official says 503 is the number of units produced) in 1969, the car’s only production year.

Of those 503 units, only 70 were produced with the legendary 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 engine. The HEMI was an option behind the 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) Magnum V8. In the Daytona, the HEMI was SAE rated to deliver 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft (664 N⋅m) of torque, but many claimed that it was underrated.

This particular car is one of those cars and went it went across the Mecum Indy auction block. It is also 1 of 22 HEMI Daytona mated to an A833 4-speed manual transmission. But that isn’t what makes this car so unique. This well-documented Daytona is the most optioned version known in existence.

Looking at the decoded broadcast sheet and fender tag, we can see an amazing list of options on this car…

• E74 -Engine: 426 HEMI with Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors
• D21 – Transmission: A833 4-speed manual transmission
• XX – Car Line: Dodge Charger Fast Top
• 29 – Body Type: 2-Door Sports Hardtop
• J – Engine: 426 HEMI with Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors
• 9 – Model Year: 1969 E-Series
• B – Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, Michigan
• 383276 – Assembly Plant Sequential Number
• 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 Vaccum Fitting
• 2538940 – 40 Teeth – Orange Speedometer Pinion
• 2944089 – Red Stripe Hub Caps
• 2996581 – #7190 – 3 1/4 x 50.96″ Prop/Driveshaft
• 926971 – Vehicle Order Number: Special Order – Charger Daytona

• A01 – Light Package
  • Map Light
  • Glove Box Light
  • Ash Reciever Light
  • Trunk Light
  • Ignition Switch Lamp w/ Delay
  • Headlamp-On Signal
• A11 – Special Model XX29 – Charger Daytona
  • Body Modifications – Front & Rear
  • Special “Daytona” Sport Stripe
• 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 Reciever 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
  • Dual Stereo Speakers on Dash
• S15 – HEMI Suspension
  • Front Sway Bar
  • Firm Ride Shock Absorbers
  • HEMI Torsion Bars
  • HEMI Rear Springs
• S25 – Firm Ride Shocks
• S77 -Power Steering
• S81 – Woodgrain Steering Wheel
• U65 – F70 X 15-Inch Red Streak Tires with Fiberglas 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

Originally delivered to Dodge City Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, this almost 53-year-old B-Body has undergone an extensive restoration on original sheet metal. There is no official odometer reading at the moment, but there is no doubt this Daytona will raise some big money when it crosses the block. 

To see more photos of this gorgeous machine, you can visit the Mecum site. The car sold for $1,320,000 at Mecum Indy on Friday, May 20th.

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