If you wanted to emulate your favorite NASCAR driver by buying a
'75 Dodge Charger, you would have been out of luck. Turns out, the
unique new body design with its vertical nose and square edges was
bypassed by NASCAR which kept the more streamlined '74 body style,
one which Richard Petty favored. Chargers were moving from sporty
rides and leaning more towards personal luxury cars and 1975
epitomized the start of that direction, sharing many
characteristics with the Chrysler Cordoba.
For consignment, a 1975 Dodge Charger Daytona with a title verified
45,605 actual miles and a numbers matching drivetrain. These well
optioned cars were produced in limited numbers, in fact, only 283
1975 Dodge Charger Daytonas were produced, and this one is a prime
example.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
Most of the 283 cars produced were patterned as this one, with
Lucerne Blue Metallic over Silver Cloud Metallic two tone with the
colonnade window and surrounding C-pillar taking the silver over
the roof while leaving the cabin framed in blue. A uniquely shaped
trunk lid also splits the colors and is flanked by inset tail
lights with dual bands of red in silver bezels over a complex
contoured chrome bumper. In front, the shape of the sheet metal
conforms to the dual light configuration reminiscent of a Stutz
Blackhawk or Jags of old. 15-inch Mopar Rally wheels are wrapped in
225/70R15 tires with a late 2020 date code and appropriately,
letters out. Overall the car is in fantastic condition.
Imperfections include touched up scratches, minor inclusions,
various chips including on the rocker, some bubbling rust in the
door jamb and on the dogleg, a rear fender, and a liner bit of
corrosion on a front fender, and a scratch in the bumper
filler.
Interior
This is a strikingly handsome interior beginning with the blue door
panels and their plastic burlwood insert and plush carpeted lower
panel and both doors present nicely. Tall blue vinyl bucket seats
feature Chesterfield button tufting and both front and rear seating
is impeccable, including the center armrest. A blue steering wheel
fronts an instrument cluster framed with filigree and burlwood trim
plate over simple gauges, basic switchgear, and an AM/FM radio and
it's all in great shape. That custom dash pad cover embroidered
with the car's name does cover a roughly repaired wishbone shaped
crack and linear crack on the actual pad. The deep pile carpet that
covers the floor is protected by vintage style blue rubber mats,
the patterned headliner is in great shape, and the trunk is nearly
flawless.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the numbers matching 360ci V8 with a 2-barrel
carburetor and it's mated to its numbers matching A727 Torqueflite
3-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed to the 8 �" rear
and power brakes, power steering, and air conditioning are on
board.
Undercarriage
The stainless steel exhaust takes center stage here with an X-pipe
midway and two shimmering Magnaflow mufflers leading to chrome tips
out back. There are no catalytic converters on board. For brakes,
we have power disc up front and power drum in the back and
suspension is torsion bars coupled with leaf springs in back.
There's some typical surface rust and oxidation underneath but
nothing that compromises the solid underpinnings.
Drive-Ability
The big V8 starts up without issue and bellows a pleasing exhaust
note out back. On the test loop, it provides good power, straight
tracking, and 70's style interior comfort and class. We note the
A/C is not working but all other functions operate as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
The Daytona was an add on package to the Charger SE, not a
sub-model unto itself. Still, with less than 300 in existence and
this configuration being one of one, we're looking at a fairly
special car in our Hallowed Halls and one that looks good, runs
well, and may be one of the more desirable Mopars to come out of
the malaise period.
XS22K5R264460
X-Dodge Charger
S-Special Price Class
22-2 Door Hardtop Coupe
K-360ci 2bbl V8
5-1975
R-Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
264460-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
E57:360 cid 2 barrel V8 255hp
D34:Light Duty Automatic Transmission
XS22: Dodge Charger Special Price Class
2-Door Hardtop
K5R:360ci 2bbl V8, 1975
Windsor, ONT, CAN
269786:Sequence number
KB5:Lucerne Blue Metallic Exterior Color
C6B6:Trim - Charger, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Blue
000:Full Door Panels
503:Build Date:May 3rd
111365:Order number
LA2:Pewter Gray Metallic Top Color
U:USA Spec
28-28" Radiator
B12:Heavy Duty Front Disc Brakes
A57:Rallye Package
B41:Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C21:Fold Down Armrest
C56:Bucket Seats
F11:50 Amp Alternator
G55:Outside LH Remote Painted Racing Mirror
G67:Unknown
G77:End Mirrors
H51:AC With Heater
J52:Inside Hood Release
K5X:Top Color
L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
M26:Wheel Lip Moldings
M31:Belt Moldings
N88:Auto Speed Control
END:End of Sales Codes
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