Vehicle Description
1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z Coupe
The Dodge Daytona, taking a hallowed muscle car name from the past,
debuted for 1984 along with its identical Chrysler Laser twin.
These cars were based on a modified K platform, but the wheelbase
had been shortened from 100.1" to 97" creating the "G" body.
Chrysler fancied the Daytona and Laser twins to be alternatives to
such heavyweights as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird and the
Ford Mustang, even the Porsche 944 in some of its advertising.
For consignment a rust free 80K mile survivor in the form of a
Daytona Turbo Z 1984 (premier year) from Dodge. This one is two
tone, has nifty MoPar headlight covers, and a rear spoiler. A nice
interior and an all-original car (except for paint), a first place
winner on several occasions at several shows, all here and ready
for the plucking.
Exterior
Some of the square and rectangle design mantra of the mid 1980's is
beginning to melt away on this car. MoPar headlight covers in black
rest on the border of the Garnet Red upper, and Radiant Silver
Crystal Coat below which wraps around the entire car. Some ground
effects cowling is added to the rockers, black trimmings
surrounding the windows. a small spoiler on back behind a
greenhouse glass fastback, and a snappy badged rear bumper. 15-inch
wheels nicely surrounded by holes drilled strategically in line are
wrapped in Nexen rubber all around.
Interior
Racy red is noted throughout this interior, and for the doors it
starts out with a bang in checked broadcloth inserts surrounded by
deep red velour and carpeting below. Slipping inside, more checked
broadcloth tuck and roll inserts surrounded by more red velour
bolsters are covering buckets upfront and a 2 plus 2 rear bench.
Inside here, the square and rectangle design abounds with a square
center console, black insert to the dash front and red molded vinyl
surrounds which is crack free and not faded. The original stitched
covered steering wheel is fronting this dash, and in the center, we
note the AM/FM/Cassette, temp sliders and a digital clock. Deep red
carpeting floods the floors and is slightly faded at the door
thresholds. A red felted headliner is above and is fairly tight
complete with working light.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the heart of the matter in a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder
turbocharged mill. It sports EFI and a 5-speed manual transmission
for those downshifts when you go into turn one. A 3.57 final drive
put power to the ground.
Undercarriage
Metal with some patina and slight surface rust, but all
structurally sound. It has all aged nicely and was garage kept but
driven in all weather conditions. The front suspension is made up
of independent suspension and McPherson Struts and for the back,
coil springs. Power disc brakes are upfront and power drums for the
rear. A stock exhaust is on and shows heavy surface rust. Plenty of
ground effects built in under here with smooth solid seams and
straight metal.
Drive-Ability
This car started quickly and off to the test track where it
performed as it should, quick acceleration and slight turbo lag.
Good handling and bias free panic stopping. The radio proved
inoperable and the power passenger window only lowered about 2
inches. All else was just fine.
Unlike the Camaro or Mustang, this Daytona offered up a sporty 2
plus 2 sports car with snappy acceleration with the turbo, AND good
gas mileage, which the others could not match. It had its niche,
and endured a 9 year run, this car being the first year of the
offering which was based on the venerable K car chassis.
VIN DECODE
1B3BA64E5EG227408
1-USA
B-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
A-Daytona
6-Sports Price Class
4-2 Door Hatchback
E-2.2L Turbo I4 142hp
5-Check Digit
E-1984
G-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
227408-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
