Equipment
426/425hp Hemi, 4-speed, hub caps, red line tires, Tic-Toc-Tach, factory radio. Vinyl upholstery.
Condition
From the Gary Edwards collection. Represented as the lowest mile Hemi 4-speed Daytona around. 1970s ISCA show car that wore custom paint. Well restored, as expected, but there is a scuff in the tail stripe as well as some mild road wear underneath. No matter, the rarity and specs on this car make it a standout even in this circle of aero Mopars.
Market commentary
Out of 503 Charger Daytonas produced during its single model year, just 70 came with the big fat 426 Hemi engine. And just 22 of those also got a 4-speed, so this is part of a small herd of Mopar unicorns. It's also the most expensive Dodge Daytona ever sold at auction. The history as a custom-painted ISCA show car is indicative of the disdain which these needle-nosed Dodges attracted in the 70's but the meticulous restoration has largely erased that sad chapter with this generous but not mindless premium. And the Charger Daytona nose cones fit better than the '70 Superbirds' did.