A new chapter in the life of an unrestored Hemi Daytona

[Aero426]

Bob, it looks terrific.     Bravo!

[Sgt Superbird]

It sure does look great! That car deserved a wash and buff.

[69rtse4spd]

 

[odcics2]

Tastefully done.

[426HemiChick]

Hi Bob,                25 January 2022

We have the PC up and functioning. As promised about 2 weeks ago when we spoke via Telco, we are placing a copy of the letter we sent Jay Leno, 21 May 2006, offering him a chance to purchase your Hemi Daytona when we still owned it. He never responded.

Knowing he recently offered to purchase it from you we thought it appropriate to post the original letter hoping he will see it here. So, without further ado, below is a copy of the original letter:


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Mr. Jay Leno,                     21 May 2006

I have a 1969 Dodge Hemi Charger Daytona that I have kept in storage for 30 years. It is original, except for the tires, wheels, exhaust and carburetors, it has either 35K or 37K original miles and is in good condition. I have not been in the car in 19 years so I don't remember the exact mileage. Very few people know of this vehicles existence or its location. The following is a partial VIN:
XX29J9B3nnnnn. The VIN decodes as: (X)Charger, (X)Fast Top, (29)Charger, (J)426 Cu. In. Hemi, (9)1969, (B)Hamtramck Assembly plant, (3nnnnn)Six digit serial number.

It is well known that you are a serious automobile aficionado and collector. If you are interested in acquiring my Daytona please send me a telephone number with a specific date and time (PDT) where I can call you directly. You may contact me via email at: el.piglet@yahoo.com

I do not want to deal with third parties, brokers, etc. I am the principal; I have had this car far too long to turn it over to someone that is only interested in turning it. If you are interested, make the date for me to contact you at least five days after you receive this letter. If I do not receive a response from you by 15 Jun 06 I will assume you are not interested.

Please be assured that this is not a lame attempt at trying to contact a celebrity; I have better things to do with my time, and I, as I'm sure you do, cherish privacy. Somehow, someone found out that I have this and other muscle cars. Since that time I have been inundated with offers to buy them. My best guess is that these people are brokers.

I also have a couple of other 60's Mopar muscle cars that I have had in storage since they were a few weeks old. Each has less than 5K original miles, but this is for another time.

Thanks in advance,


Piglet
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Thanks for taking care of the Daytona. The wash and polish did wonders for her. She's a great car and never let us down.

Best Always

Dena and Christine

[aerolith]

Nice story Piglet,

I sent a similar email to Don Garlits, asking if he wanted to have his old 'Crower car' back'
''Only for free'' he said...

[69 500]

when their ego shows

[aerolith]

Mine or his lol?

[odcics2]

 

[69 500]

his , had a similar issue years ago . 

[taxspeaker]

Drove the Hemi Daytona tonight. On a warm summer evening in Indiana at the State Forest about 25 miles north of us.

[426HemiChick]

Drove the Hemi Daytona tonight. On a warm summer evening in Indiana at the State Forest about 25 miles north of us.

Hi Bob,             20 June 2022

She's looking great. From our last communication she is running like she used to.

Those wheels sure do make her.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks

[held1823]

A Facebook post and photos by someone who happened across Bob and the car during this outing.

I'm saddened to learn of Christine's passing but probably not near as much so as she will be...
How do people come up with this crazy chit?

[taxspeaker]

Wow is right Ernie! 
He is right about the car though.

[426HemiChick]

A Facebook post and photos by someone who happened across Bob and the car during this outing.

I'm saddened to learn of Christine's passing but probably not near as much so as she will be...
How do people come up with this crazy chit?

Hi Ernie,                 21 June 2022  -  Most Daylight Day of the Year

"How do people come up with this crazy chit?" Probably by using "Crazy Chit !!!"

We "ain't" planning my funeral just yet. Still have lots to do; need about 25 more years to get it all done.

Getting ready for Scott to get here sometime next month around 20 July 2022. He's relocating his trucking operation here to Laveen Arizona. Think it has a lot to do with the weather.

We're glad Scott decided to move here. We'll get to see him more often and I'll get to help drive his Big Rig; something I've always wanted to do and is the next to the last item on my "Bucket List." My very last item: a Big Rig of Our Own.

Hopefully, next year when we head to Ohio for my 65th HS reunion (if they have one) we'll stop by Jeffersonville to visit You, Bob and Bob's Hemi Daytona, the Rarest Original Unrestored Hemi Daytona.

Bob, she sure looks great; every time we see a photo of her she looks better than ever. We're sure glad you adopted her and have given her a loving family and home. Thanks so much for caring for her.

Best Always

Dena and Christine

[held1823]

Hopefully, next year when we head to Ohio for my 65th HS reunion (if they have one) we'll stop by Jeffersonville to visit You, Bob and Bob's Hemi Daytona, the Rarest Original Unrestored Hemi Daytona.

I'd certainly find a way to be there and maybe drag along the not as rare, not as original, hopefully half restored, non hemi Daytona that will be wearing your fenders. They are ready for reassembly and installation. Slight photo hijack of this thread for a different car, but the fenders are a part (no pun intended) of this adoption story

[426HemiChick]

I'd certainly find a way to be there and maybe drag along the not as rare, not as original, hopefully half restored, non hemi Daytona that will be wearing your fenders. They are ready for reassembly and installation. Slight photo hijack of this thread for a different car, but the fenders are a part (no pun intended) of this adoption story

Hi Ernie,               22 June 2022

From what we can see, they will look better than new. We only played a very small part, which was an honor.

Looking forward to the day your Daytona is finished and hitting the show circuit.

We are hoping my class has the reunion. It's currently being discussed by the committee members that have always contributed the lion's share of effort in putting them together. It's a wait and see; should know something by late summer.

Anxious to see the fenders once they are reassembled. They came out of Alabama. Oddly enough while packing for the move we found the letter we received from the gentleman we got them from. Now we have to find it again and if and when we do, we'll send it to you.

Take Care Ernie, we hope to see you next summer.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Xwu3HM1-Y

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX2vizZ_KvA              

[Dave Kanofsky]

That was fantastic!