Most Optioned 1969 Dodge Charger HEMI® Daytona Is For Sale
"Holy Grail" Of Dodge Muscle Cars Is Listed On Hemmings.com
If you’re a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for rarity, brace yourself for a thrilling opportunity. On the prestigious online marketplace Hemmings.com, 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. While the asking price is $1,950,000, some collector with deep pockets will be able to go on and continue to protect this automotive icon. Just for reference, the car most recently sold in May 2022 at Mecum Indy for $1,320,000. While the current owner is looking for a $630,000 premium over his purchase from Mecum, iconic Mopar muscle cars remain valuable. It will be interesting to see what this car eventually goes for.
Source: Hemmings.com
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