Dodge Charger Daytona (1969 to 1969)

The Dodge Daytona, produced in the summer of 1969, was intended to be a high-performance, limited-edition version of the 2nd Generation Dodge Charger created for the sole purpose of winning high-profile NASCAR races. The 1969 Dodge Daytona won two races in 1969 and another four in 1970 for a total of six. Its successor, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, won eight races - all in 1970. The Daytona was built on the 1969 Charger's R/T trim specifications, meaning that it carried a heavy-duty suspension and brake setup and was equipped with a 440 cu in (7.2 L) Magnum engine as standard. Of special note to collectors is the optional 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi V8 engine, which only 70 of the 503 Daytonas carried.