One-Owner 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Fetches Big Money

Street-Legal NASCAR

A road-legal NASCAR competitor, the Dodge Charger Daytona and its Plymouth counterpart, the Roadrunner are undoubtedly among the most iconic cars in history. Birthed in the era that saw the peak of American muscle car performance, the Daytona is revered today and highly sought-after within enthusiast communities. Not just anyone can get their hands on these, though.

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6-Figure Deals

Being traded well into six figures on a regular basis, ownership and enjoyment of these monsters are now reserved for the more affluent sectors of today's society. The most desirable iteration of the notorious Charger Daytonas are, of course, those powered by the trusty HEMI V8. Amazingly, one such example set a sale price record earlier this year, being traded for $1.32 million!

Non Hemi

The all-original beauty featured in this slideshow isn't of the HEMI-powered variety. The engine under this Bright Metallic Green hood is a 440-ci RB V8. One of 503 produced, the '69 Daytona had been with the same owner since it was purchased new. Having spent the majority of its life in storage, it saw daylight again in 2001 for a full restoration, which was completed the following year.

Numbers-Matching Resto

The winged Dodge reportedly sports all of its original numbers-matching parts, including, of course, the 375-horsepower 440 V8 engine. The nicely-restored power plant is mated to Torqueflite automatic transmission, which sends the force down to the rear wheels via an A36 Performance Axle Package with 3.55 gears and Sure Grip.

Rare Combo

The winning bid of $418K was a bit of a surprise, given the lack of a HEMI motor in this offering. If anything, though, this is just a sign of where the market is headed, with prices of admission for these classics on an exponential rise. Plus, the rare green paint with white stripes and white and black interior are sure to add to the car's value.

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