The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird were technically production vehicles, but just barely so. In total, 503 Daytonas and 1,935 Superbirds were built in order to meet NASCAR’s criteria.
Today, they are widely sought collector cars. 1969 Charger Daytonas with the 440 Magnum engine can go for six-figure sums. 1970 Plymouth Superbirds fetch between $100 and $200 thousand on auctions, depending on the setup under the hood.
Below you can see two of the finest examples in existence today, which will go for sale at Barrett Jackson’s auction in Scottsdale which starts on January 19th, 2019.
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
This car was discovered in an old barn by Julius from Restorations by Julius in Chatsworth, California. Even luckier, Julius got the car with its original, matching-numbers 440 Magnum V8 engine, producing 380 hp and 480 lb/ft of torque.
The car and engine were rebuilt top to bottom, aside from the body panels which were well preserved and featured no rust or collision damage. The engine was swapped for a 1966 NASCAR-spec 426 HEMI to allow for daily driving with the original preserved.
The Daytona changed hands a couple of times over the years, including Ted Lindsten – the famous Swedish MOPAR car collector.
Currently, the vehicle comes with its original Magnum engine installed coupled to a 727 TorqueFlite, 3-speed automatic transmission. Power steering has been added to make driving more comfortable.
The interior features black leather bucket seats, wood-grain console, a Tic-Toc-Tach tachometer, AM radio and an 8-track player. The car was painted in the bright original red with white wing and tail strip.
The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona comes with a detailed inspection from Dave Wise of MMC Detroit LL and is listed in the Daytona Vehicle Identification List, as well as the Detroit Global Registry.
1970 Plymouth Superbird
This Superbird has been rotisserie-restored and features an astounding amount of historical records, including documentation, build sheets and restoration CD. The pack also includes pictures over the years, a newspaper article about the vehicle and even an advertisement from the original dealership that sold it.
Like the Daytona, this 1970 Plymouth Superbird also features its matching numbers 440ci 6-BBL, V8 engine. It’s the same engine as the Daytona but features a triple 2-barrel Holley carburetors setup instead of the single 4-barrel intake used in the Dodge.
The engine is mated to a manual 4-speed transmission which sends power to a Dana 60 rear axle. The A33 Track Pak includes a heavy duty Sure Grip Differential with 3.54:1 drive ratio, 26-inch-deep radiator for better cooling and power disc brakes on the front wheels.
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird comes in gorgeous blue paint with black vinyl top and the original Road Runner Superbird illustration on the wing.
This is part two of our NASCAR Aero Wars series. Find parts one and three via the links below:
- Part 1 – History Of The NASCAR Aero Wars 1969 – 1970
- Part 2 – The Undying Winged Warriors Of 1969 – 1970
- Part 3 – The Ultimate Winged Warrior – 1970 Superbird Custom Build