1969 Daytona from the Peter Swainson Collection is Immaculate

Rare Car

This pristine 1969 Dodge Daytona from the Peter Swainson collection is one of 503 Daytonas ever produced. Adding to its rarity is the fact that it's one of just 139 fitted with a 440 engine and a 4-speed transmission.

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Restoration

This car looks like it has been transported here from 1969 via a time machine. This is all down to a recent restoration which was carried out by Dave Dudek.

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Engine

Under the hood lies a date code correct 440 ci magnum V8 powerplant with carter 4-barrel carburetors. 

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Extras

This model comes fitted with extras, which make it a useable car even by today's standards. It has power brakes with the front being discs, and it also has power steering.

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A Thing of Beauty

This Daytona will tweak necks as people try to keep it in their vision. Its bright blue metallic paint job mixed with its white rear wing attract attention from every angle.

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Interior

The car's blue vinyl bucket seats, center console, and Hurst shifter ensure its interior attracts just as much attention as its exterior. 

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Wheels

The styled steel wheels sitting under this model are works of art and wrapped in Goodyear Redline Polyglas tires.

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Stand Out Features

The 18-inch nose cone and hood hold-down pins ensure this car stands out anywhere it goes, and give it a great presence on the road. 

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