Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

That convert is very cool...

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

Is the purple car they refer to in that "Fact or Fraud" article the same one posted as being for sale at the beginning of this thread? I didn't see anyhting in the article where they believed the purple one wasn't legit, only the red car that the author had purchased... Did i miss that part somewhere, or is the actual magazine article more complete than what is posted ont he internet? Very interesting reading for sure.

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

Going from memory here, the one in the article is a red car that was owned by a gentleman in CA.

There also was a green one from a factory photo that no one knows anything about. Someone in New England created a replica of it, which can be seen here.

I don't think the purple car was subject to anything in the article, but using deductive reasoning . . .

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

The purple one is the one referred to in the article.

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The purple one is the one referred to in the article.

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Where does it say the purple one was a fake? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Maybe Mopar freaks speak in code or something, but I can't find any reference or implication that the purple one wasn't real from reading the article...

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

Hi, Steve, to be honest, I did not check the link when I posted that, but I checked the link now and it is the same thing that was in MCG. It's about the red car. You'll see there's numerous references to red, not to mention the FE5 designation in the build sheet.

Despite the article not mentioning the purple car, it's not a real Daytona.

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

Their were no 1970 Dodge Daytonas built. This theory is supported by the fact that no Chrysler records or documentation supports any being built. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Hi, Steve, to be honest, I did not check the link when I posted that, but I checked the link now and it is the same thing that was in MCG. It's about the red car. You'll see there's numerous references to red, not to mention the FE5 designation in the build sheet.

Despite the article not mentioning the purple car, it's not a real Daytona.

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If you pick up the current issue of Mopar Collectors Guide they have an article on a clone car purposely built to replicate one of the "mystery photos" found at Chrysler in the early 70's. They also mention how the above-noted purple car has been proven a fake and was modified with Daytona parts at a dealership close to where it was originally delivered in 1970.

Re: 1970 Daytona?
 

I see we're talking about two different articles. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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That convert is very cool...

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Ya i thought that convert was cool too, be a neat cruise car, get lots of looks with that one, but of course you have to put up with the coneheads with the "this is'nt real" comments.