There are numerous six-figure Mopars running around out there, but once a seventh digit is added, it’s proof-positive that something really special is going on. That might be an understatement here, as this 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona here on eBay could easily be one of the most desirable wing cars still in existence, checking off just about every great box that can be had, including the monumental 426 Hemi powerplant. This one’s located in Englewood, Colorado, with the seller hoping for $1,950,000, but he’s wisely also included a make-offer button. This very expensive B-Body should offer Daytona and Superbird fans plenty to smile about, with only one non-original mechanical component that could potentially be considered a small negative. Great find, Curvette, and thanks for sending us another outstanding tip!
E74 is the magic code to look for on the fender tag here, as it indicates this one indeed left the factory with the coveted 425-horsepower 426 Hemi under the hood. It’s confirmed to be the factory engine still in the bay, with the 43,041 miles showing on the odometer believed to be actual. For nearly two million bucks, I’d prefer a 4-speed manual, as you probably would too. On the other hand, the A-727 TorqueFlite is one of mankind’s greatest achievements in the world of vintage automatic transmissions, IMHO, so it’s hardly bad news to find that’s how this car was originally equipped. However, it’s noteworthy that the seller indicates that the TorqueFlite here appears not to be numbers-matching. The correct Sure-Grip Super Performance axle package is present with 4.10 gears inside, so making a quick getaway from green lights won’t be a problem.
The good news doesn’t stop with the 426 status here either, as not only does the exterior appear to remain in excellent condition, but the seller believes this might be the only Hemi Daytona originally painted in B5 Bright Blue Metallic. He also speculates it could be the only remaining car that still falls into the one-owner category, as it’s being sold on consignment by the family of the original buyer, a man named Bob Kerbsat. Apparently, Bob was also a racing fan himself, as he added a Buddy Baker sticker on each side of the wing, the famed NASCAR driver who first broke the 200 MPH barrier at Talladega behind the wheel of a 1969 Charger Daytona.
The interior is thought to be all original, and if that’s the case, it seems like strong evidence that the low mileage claim is likely accurate. This is so nitpicking, but the tag indicates an AM radio was installed at the factory, and there’s now an AM/FM unit in the dash, so maybe Bob enjoyed a clearer sound when he was listening to tunes while driving his Daytona. I’d probably never even think of turning the radio on, as the sound of a 426 Hemi would be more satisfying to my ears than any music I can think of. Almost two million dollars is a lot of money, but this is a high roller, and perhaps it will eventually fetch close to this number. Any thoughts to share regarding this 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona?
What a beautiful example from a bygone era! As stated, at nearly a two million dollar ask, someone (Jay Leno, perhaps?!) who has 20 times my LIFETIME disposable income will only be able to purchase it, LOL!! With such a condition & cost, will it ever be driven again on the street?? GLWTA!! :-)
I will have to move my crypto and gold around to sell and drive it home.
Seriously.. a beautiful car of daz gone by….
At least it is not on Craig’s List.
What are you afraid of. Ask $2Million and get it over with.
Must have been some barn where it was found. Who ever buys it will never drive it. What a waste of a piece of Chrysler history.
$2,000,000 is out of my league. Great looking car and it would be fun to drive but not at that price. They must have watching Barrett Jackson.
Let me check under the couch cushions.
The prototype 1967 (?) Charger with the big wing was owned by a guy in my hometown a dozen or so years ago. He’d had it restored and used to drive it around regularly in the summer. So, there are people who are willing to drive things like this around. This one is a beautiful color, I hope someone will take it out and share it with the rest of us occasionally.
Would be worth more if it had the 4 speed manual transmission since there was most likely less cars built with the 426 hemi with a 4 speed manual transmission
I suspect the seller has missed his window for a $2M sale. Looks like a sweet car though.
If I had the money and craved attention this would be perfect. Having a 4-speed would be fun, too, but a Torque Flite with a 4.10 rear can keep your hands full if driven properly.
Retired auto painter here with 45 plus years of experience. I’m not one that critiques other auto painter’s work, but if you look closely at the expanded pictures below of the front bumper and the hood, you can see paint on the edge of the rubber. I mean, if you’re asking nearly 2 million, take it ALL apart before you paint! I’ll be the first one to tell you how hard it is to MATCH paint, but that cover is too dark. I’ve spent the most time matching paint for cars that the owners weren’t asking nearly 2 million for! Just saying.
Nitpicking, but the windshield washer reservoir is an incorrect aftermarket piece. The cap was accessed from the front of the car on the original units, not from the rear on the one shown.
Wonder if it comes with a set of snow tires?
I think Joe Dirt might have a set you could borrow.
I don’t think I could afford the insurance premiums!
if this seller is looking for 2 mill they better listed with either B/J or MECUM. there’re enough drunk bidders there and they most likely get the 2 mil they want. not seeing it on eBay.
For $1,950,000, and 43,000 miles, I would expect the underside to be much cleaner than what this shows. There also appears to be some newer welds. If I were paying the kind of money being asked for this car, I would expect a better looking undercarrage.
Some 30 yrs ago a fellow in the Seattle area two yrs in a row entered a work in progress 426 4 spd B5 Blue Daytona in the annual Seattle area Mopar show. I am doubting the claim of the only B5 Daytona as G Govier’s Dodge production statistics would provide the actual #.
I used to see one at the Boeing, Everett plant parking lot on weekends when the lot wasn’t packed. Pistol Grip (Hammer of Thor) 4-speed but not a Hemi car. Same B5 Blue and flawless inside & out.
Hey, does that thing have a HEMI in it?
Beautiful and rare car but this will probably only sell to the rich boys that have the 100 car collections where it will sit in their mancave under glass as a static display piece. Personally I’d never want one of these, hemi or not. I’d much prefer a nice Charger R/T with a 440.
This car was purchased new by Bob Kerbs (typo, Kerbset)
3 Kerbs brothers loved Hemi powered Dodges, Plymouths and Jet Boats.
This car was used as a daily driver for years, as most cars were, till they became valuable, rare collectables, so it is not a concourse perfect car.
It is however, the last original owner `69 Daytona extant.
The next owner will determine if its ever driven on the street again, or put in a
collection as a surviver, or possibly restored to 10 times better than new.
daily driver for years-but only 43,000 miles?
A 43K mile Hemi, is that really possible? With a dumb 4.11 rear, those miles are going to be hard ones as that was only good for one kind of driving, foolish driving in short spurts. Hard to believe it would survive in one piece. Chrysler only warranted them for 90 days for a reason. These were meant to simulate high speed Nascar racers, not dragsters. Why not a nicer rear end so you could see the higher speeds? I take it the Kerbs brothers were rich kids with little responsibility? Usually the types who bought something like this, at least new. Must have had money, these were hard to find new, sold quickly, unlike the Superbirds that often had to be discounted 30 to 40 % below sticker just to get them to move. Also, by 69, the insurance people were waking up, and only the well off kiddies could buy these. I will admit, these were pretty to my eye, but the fact that they came with an over powered big block was a no sale for me.
WOW. Been bitter long?
Two Kerbs brothers and I worked for the UPRR and Bob worked for the D&RGWRR at the time. Hardly rich kids, but well paid blue collar workers in our 20`s, who loved (at the time) what would become known as the “Muscle Car” era.
Hate to tell you, but both sat on the dealers’ lots for months if not a year or so. No one liked them and weren’t cheap. They were a hard sell, and dealers discounted them to get rid of them. They might have lived in an area with no long straights to wind it up. Rural winding back roads would be fun with this. For you to make an arrogant assumption about who they were is absolutely amazing. My assumption of you would be bitter and Julious to start. You have absolutely no idea about the owners and for you to judge them by what they bought is quite comical. Do you go by Debbie? Oh, and by the way, some dealers even went as far as removing the nose piece just to sell them!
When anyone assigns a premium to a “one owner car” and then buys it, then they are suddenly the owner of a two-owner car…etc…
The only thing that stops that downward spiral is when a “celebrity” gets mentioned in the provenance.
As good (or as bad) as this is, there’s also a Pontiac Lemans listed here on Barnfinds for $40k. For a lot less money it looks like it would be more fun to own and drive 😉.
Amazing these cars have appreciated to this kinda money when for years they weren’t even that desirable amongst Mopar fans compared to other Mopars.