Buy Buddy Bakers' Daytona

[Magnumcharger]

Now listed at RM auction site.
Along with the Dodge Deora, the Little Red Wagon, and other cars of note.


http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=RW09&CarID=r081

http://www.rmauctions.com/search-upcoming.cfm?parentsection=search&SortBy=AL&searchSubmit=1&Sale=RW09&yearFrom=&yearTo=&LotNum2=&Make=&Model=#

[hemigeno]

Didn't the #6 car sell for a bazillion dollars just a couple years ago - and now it's F/S with no reserve?  That's the car which used to be displayed at Darlington until Cotton reclaimed it, right?

Hmmm.... 

Hey Robin - whatcha think the Deora will sell for? 

[Magnumcharger]

Well....Mike Alexander told me that it sold for $385,000 last time. Which was $375,000 more than he got for it back in 1970.
If it gets half of that now, I'll be surprised.
So I guess its still out of my ballpark...a bit.

Geez. I'm up to 2700 posts.

[hemi68charger]

That car is ever SO COOL !!!!!!

[Magnumcharger]

That car is ever SO COOL !!!!!!

Maybe you can TRADE UP?

[CornDogsCharger]

Nice cars up for sale.  My buddy Travis Foster used to own the wrecked General Lee that is going up for sale.  Wonder what it will bring.

Justin
"CornDog"

[WINGR]

Did you see where they state that it was the first car to break the 200MPH barrier at Dega. Wasn't that the #88 test car's claim to faim? Wait till Greg K. sees this ad.

Maybe they got that from that one Buddy Baker advertisement from back in the day where it shows the #6 car and mentions the record.

[hemi68charger]

That car is ever SO COOL !!!!!!

Maybe you can TRADE UP?

Well,,, maybe......... Naaaaaaaaa, it's not street legal..............

[69bronzeT5]

My buddy Travis Foster used to own the wrecked General Lee that is going up for sale.  Wonder what it will bring.

That poor '68 didn't deserve what it got I'd love to have that Daytona, such a major piece of Mopar history!

[Aero426]

Didn't the #6 car sell for a bazillion dollars just a couple years ago - and now it's F/S with no reserve?  That's the car which used to be displayed at Darlington until Cotton reclaimed it, right?

Yes, it would be the same car.    The initial information posted in that link is completely incorrect.     

My understanding is it is a real Owens car built into a Daytona for use by Chrysler Corporation to use as a show car use in 1970.     Exactly what configuration the car was prior to show car use is not clear.   There are photos of the car at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1970.   Andy Agusta was the man who hauled it around the country for Chrysler in 1970.   It is safe to say it never competed on a race track during this time.   Eventually it was donated to the Darlington museum.    The car still has a small carb on it to make it easier to move around, and it is an early race Daytona configuration with closed headlights and full glass.   That and other close-up details do not match the Darlington winner.     And as most everyone knows,  it is not the car Baker broke 200 with, even though period Dodge press releases might make one think otherwise.    Although he is a legend in his own right, Cotton Owens and his famous #6 had nothing to do with the 200mph record attempted and set by Baker. 

[nascarxx29]

I wouldnt mine having them both Buddys daytona but no $$$.And the especially from my town the Deora that use to live in my area..And recall wayback it was in Hemmings for sale in N.J.I probably still have that hemmings issue  .Wonder what records these 2 cars will set
The Deora came to a local N.J car show sometime ago.They pushed it in and out of trailer never starting the 6 cylinder






Robin AKA Magnum charger is undertaking construction of building a spot on Deora replica.You must see this.Incredidible devotion and workmanship that has been done so far

[Magnumcharger]

Awwwww....jeeeeezzzzz....you're too kind!

[Redbird]

Doug,

I have 1 picture of the Buddy Baker car at a smaller venue indoor car show in 1970, lots of '70 models shown. I also have a picture of the Buddy Baker car at the Chicago 1971 show. The '71 Chicago show was at the newly opened center. In the '71 Chicago show I have a picture of the Sox and Martin '71 Roadrunner on display too. I also have a number pictures of the '70 Detroit auto show showing Herbert Platt's Ford, George Montgomery's SOHC Mustang and David Pearson's #17 Torino Talledaga. If you look at pictures of either or both the '70 Detroit and Chicago shows you can see the '70 Sox and Martin 'Cuda in the Rapid Transit System display. I also have a picture of Buddy baker signing autographs at the '70 Detroit auto show (no #6 car behind him).

For the big shows; Detroit, Chicago, NY, and LA; I'm guessing the manufacturer's were able to get some of their big name sponsored cars to the shows. Doug, you know more about the Baker car and how that was shuttled around.

[Magnumcharger]

A picture other than these ones? Please post any or all of the other pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tim L]

I thought I recognised that Deora from somewhere. I took this photo on the 8th December 2007 at a gentleman's house who has probably around 40 Aussie Mopars (in Australia of course) in his backyard. Can't remember much about it was to busy sussing out the story behind his Barracuda and custom Valiant. I might make a trip next time I'm up at the folk's to his house and get some more pics and info if anyone is really keen to know, Tim.

[nascarxx29]

A picture other than these ones? Please post any or all of the other pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got those same auto show pictures with plum crazy parkway sign in the background.This one is just Buddy Baker and same saying on the sign behind him plum crazy parkway

[Aero426]

To what I posted the other night, the Baker Daytona that is going to be sold is essentially an NOS unused race Daytona.    It has a small carb complete with a CHOKE, to make it easier to move around.   

What is not clear is the actual race history of the car, if any.  That it is a real Nichels type car from Cotton's shop is certainly true.    It has been suggested that the car was converted to Daytona trim from an earlier existing car (Charger 500?) that may have sustained some damage on track.    It's not clear whether Buddy ever actually farted in the seat.   Andy Agosta has stated that he transported the car to and from the major 1970 auto shows, and in between those shows it remained in Chrysler's hands.   

[nascarxx29]

Still a very significant wing car to own .If I had the means $$$ or had some cars to sell off I would want it

[Magnumcharger]

I thought I recognised that Deora from somewhere. I took this photo on the 8th December 2007 at a gentleman's house who has probably around 40 Aussie Mopars (in Australia of course) in his backyard. Can't remember much about it was to busy sussing out the story behind his Barracuda and custom Valiant. I might make a trip next time I'm up at the folk's to his house and get some more pics and info if anyone is really keen to know, Tim.

Looks to be the same monster as in this picture!!!

[moparstuart]

I thought I recognised that Deora from somewhere. I took this photo on the 8th December 2007 at a gentleman's house who has probably around 40 Aussie Mopars (in Australia of course) in his backyard. Can't remember much about it was to busy sussing out the story behind his Barracuda and custom Valiant. I might make a trip next time I'm up at the folk's to his house and get some more pics and info if anyone is really keen to know, Tim.

Looks to be the same monster as in this picture!!!

wow very cool


    someone should nab that thing

[Aero426]

The Baker #6 race Daytona was hammered sold at $195,000 + commissions = $214,500.




Dodge Deora was hammered sold at $295,000 + commissions = $324,500


The Cale Yarborough Spoiler II (photo below) was $99k with commissions figured in.    It is a real Cyclone race car, but not a real Wood Brothers car, or one that Cale ever sat in.    It never saw any NASCAR Grand National action, but, it would be hard to build the car for that $ today.   It is done as correct as can be.

Over at the HAMB hot rod forum,  the tone has been that many beautiful cars at a high profile auction brought less than expected.  

[Ghoste]

Which should speak volumes about the low profile cars.  (as we mostly already know)

[Magnumcharger]

A cool video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XPLKJWJMMY&feature=player_embedded#t=64

[hemigeno]

The Baker #6 race Daytona was hammered sold at $195,000 + commissions = $214,500.

*whew*



Quite a step down from its last gavel price - it wasn't bought back by the seller, was it?

[tan top]

hmm wasn't it at 600 thousand before