Big Willy Daytona

[Aero426]

I was forwarded a post from another board.  Apparently the car is on the market.

69 Dodge Daytona Brotherhood of Street Racers  [Re: oilstrike1]
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Offered for a very limited time is 1 of 3 69 Daytonas that were given to Big Willie Robinson and the Brotherhood of Street Racers by Chrysler. Now the only 1 left in existence. These cars were given to sponsor street racing to sell cars, just like the Silver Bullitt was given to Addison. As the Sixties drew to a close, the social upheaval seen in other spheres of society influenced drag racing as well. In the wake of the 1968 Watts riots, legendary street racer Big Willie Robinson figured out a way to use drag racing to change society. An imposing, muscular 6'6" Vietnam vet with a badass Hemi Daytona Charger and trademark bowler hat, Big Willie was the undisputed king of the late '60s- '70s East L.A. street racing scene. In response to the growing influence of drugs and street gangs, Big Willie and his wife Tomiko organized the 'Brotherhood of Street Racers' as a way to channel the energy of South Central youth away from crime and violence -- "peace through racing," as he put it. Working with local officials and police, Big Willie was the driving force behind the building of Brotherhood Raceway Park on L.A. harbor's Terminal Island. Before it closed in 1995, BRP was a popular destination for young South Cental racers and is widely regarded as the birthplace of import drag racing -- the 'Fast and Furious' scene. Efforts are now underway to reopen BRP, hopefully extending Big Willie's legacy to another generation of L.A. gearheads of every ethnicity.

This Daytona is the last of the 3 given to Big Willie. The car is all numbers matching. 440 with 727 Torqueflite and a 4.10 Dana. The car has the original teardrop hood that was used on the King Daytona in the movie "Two Lane Blacktop." There is a long history behind this car and it is well documented. The car was resently shown at "The Forge Invitational" in Chattanooga, Tn. along with several monumental cars such as the Sox and Martin prostockers, and Dick Landy's prostockers and many more. The car has been featured in Mopar Collector Guide and on the Hot Rod Powertour. Now is your chance to own a rare piece of Mopar history. The car is just as it was when we removed it from Big Willies back yard where it had sat since 1976. Willie had ran this car with a Keith Black Hemi and a Clutchflite. This is a true XX29 Daytona!
   

Pics available upon request to serious buyers.

PLEASE...no tire kickers as this car is not cheap.
$350,000 or taking serious offers....dont hesitate because I may change my mind and this car may never be available for sale again.
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502-773-2427

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[BigBlockSam]

i saw that on moparts

[Charger_Fan]

Wow, judging from his previous posts here, I'm surprised he's selling it.

[Aero426]

Wow, judging from his previous posts here, I'm surprised he's selling it.

Me too.  It's well known that Gary French in Kentucky owned the car and has displayed it several times.  It doesn't appear that he is the seller though.  I'm confused.   Anyway, at $350k, it probably isn't going anywhere anytime soon.   Great car with interesting history and patina.

[Ghoste]

Is he trying to auction it as well or is it a quickie offer that he has only thrown up on Moparts?

[nascarxx29]

Thats the car from my town where it was sold from cherry hill dodge.I thought Gary would never sell it.But it is a former celebrity owner car.look what 318 ebodies brought that were used on nash bridges.Here this car is one of 3 BW Robinsons. And have heard title is or was in the name of brotherhood of international street racers

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,11789.0.html

[69_500]

From what all he has posted on here I'm suprised he has decided to sell the car. Then again I guess everone has their price.

[Ghoste]

And his price is cetainly up there but he seems to be someone who is really into THAT car, so whatever the reason, it must be important.

[69_500]

Its definatley not a car that I thought would be coming up for sale any time soon.

[Rabbit aka. Deuces High]

Hey all I am a friend of Gary's (I am the one that got him to take his car to "The FORGE") and I talked to Gary this morning and this is a hard decision for him to selll the car. This is definately not something he wants to do but there is a good reason for this and even though I would really hate to see him sell the car I totally support his decision behind this.

Scott "Rabbit"

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

be cool to see it sold and restored to look like the king daytona

[Ghoste]

Tell him we wish him luck.  I'd rather see things work out so that he didn't have to sell whatever his reason is.

[69_500]

I agree, hopefully things work out so that he can retain the car.

[mustanghater]

Are there any pics of it from when it was pulled from his backyard?

[nascarxx29]

Story I believe I heard was the 440 daytona was hiding next to above ground swimming pool at Big Willies .Big Willie was interviewed earlier by the guys at MCG on a featured article.They either didnt ask or see the 440 daytona at the time of the interview.Big Willie was also to have had a 66 barracuda and later charger cloned as daytona.Sometime after that interview the daytona had been discovered and bought.Not sure if these are the exact details I was emailed .On another note I taped a interview with Big Willie and car wax president Barry Mc Guire.And no mention of a 69 daytona came up.


On this other board it was discussed.Theres a link to Big Willie interview

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/165518/page/1/fpart/1/vc/1

[nascarxx29]

I found a magazine article of the Big Willie King daytona.Seems we wanted it about 3000LBS and car was gutted of all non essential items as described in the article.My thoughts are if this same car that was acid dipped.What was still metal frame floors roof and1/4s.As it reads alot of fiberglass parts were used.Havent heard much about this car existing .But a guy in my wingcar club did have the buildsheet.







Of all the other 440 daytonas this guy had this Big Willie would be the one to hold onto .Big Willie the legends car

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

PICS(seems the one below with him and the king when it was brand new and in stock condition)

[Ghoste]

He sure is a big- "Big Willie".

[nascarxx29]

The bottom picture red daytona I remember seeing before it was the cover of MCG.They had Big Willie to pose in front of someones daytona

[Alaskan_TA]

I just found this photo of Big Wiily and Tomico in an old magazine;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/vintageRacing/misc/big_willy_and_tomiko.jpg

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

WHOA SWEET!! U SEE THE QUEEN DAYTONA POSTER ON THR RH SIDE? -MATT

[BigBlockSam]

its on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Big-Willie-Robinsons-69-Dodge-Charger-Daytona_W0QQitemZ270061147817QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6199QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[nascarxx29]

Thanks Sam for posting that auction that car sold new from a existing dealer thats around today Cherry
Hill Dodge.That I deliver parts to on a regular basis.It car #214 on the daytona shipment list.And a original R4 red car

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[THE CHARGER PUNK]

if i had the cash first thing i would do is get that car-MATT

[tan top]

if i had the cash first thing i would do is get that car-MATT

                            me too ..        now that is a piece of history right there . what an awesome daytona to own , but what do you do  restore it  or keep it as is  , to me i would rather keep it un restored  but , looking at the A pillar /edge of the cowel -  rear window plug   etc  it should  restored .