Dodge Challenger Daytona, First Production Car To Hit 200 MPH, On Sale

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Dodge has created lots of vehicles that are deserving of appreciation. Now, we highlight the news of one particular Dodge muscle car that took the world by storm years ago. The 1969 Dodge Challenger Daytona produced a record-breaking 200 plus miles per hour speed. Back when this vehicle produced this important mark, becoming the first Dodge vehicle to do so, the world was vastly different than the world in 2021. The growth of NASCAR vehicles and racers encouraged this increase in high-octane production at this time, but few vehicles will ever face something as unique and acclaimed. Keep in mind, there is truly just one of these vehicles that can be listed as the vehicle that first broke 200 mph to become a piece of muscle car lore.

The Bold and Beautiful 1969 Dodge Challenger Daytona

Though Dodge recently introduced a Special Edition Dodge Challenger Daytona for the 50th anniversary of the Challenger Daytona, this lone option is set to be sold at an auction. Fully restored and ready for a new owner, the price range is somewhere around the $750,000 to million-dollar mark. The famed “Blue Car” as it was known to insiders at Dodge decades ago is known for its unique and distinctive exterior compete with its bright blue body color and large rear wings that are noticeable from a mile away. The first official lap of this vehicle saw a 200.447 mph mark back on March, 24th, 1970 when it was raced by Buddy Baker at Talladega. We have the unique privilege of seeing this iconic piece of history be sold and see what will happen next. Perhaps an institution or private collector will take this vehicle into its collection; and why not because this vehicle is certainly one that belongs in the possession of someone that cares about the history.

The Famed Dodge Daytona History

Dodge is going in the direction few automakers are capable of; producing the fastest production muscle cars for its buyers, but we know this piece of history is unique. The 1969 Dodge Challenger Daytona hit as much as 575 horsepower back then thanks to its 426 HEMI V8 engine and today, while there are higher trims in the Challenger catalog that offer that strength, the base engine located in the Dodge Challenger does not surpass that output. Keep in mind, not only did this iconic Challenger back in 1970 go over 200 mph, it was the only vehicle to do this ever at that point in time. That’s why we should expect to see a price around over a hundred times what the cost was when the vehicle launched all those years ago. To learn more about the Dodge Durango and its special SRT Hellcat trim, check with us at Kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

Experience the Exhilaration of Dodge Muscle Cars

At Kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we’re looking forward to helping our customers experience the joy of driving away in a new Dodge vehicle. Avoid the hassle of dealing with a vehicle that doesn’t provide the exhilaration and fun that is delivered with a Dodge muscle car. While we await the arrival of the Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, we’re ready to show off our entire line-up. We have a friendly and passionate sales team that will make your buying, leasing or selling needs easy for any of our new vehicle inventory including the new Dodge Durango and find out about what it could be like to own one today!

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