Big Willies Daytona SOLD

Brotherhood of Street Racers

Re: Big Willies Daytona SOLD-$$$250,000.00
Posted by EKF on 12/3/2006, 10:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Big Willies Daytona"
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1969 Dodge : Charger Item number: 270061147817

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Sold for: US $250,000.00
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Ended: Dec-03-06 14:37:06 PST
Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping. Vehicle shipping quote is available.
Sells to: United States, Canada
Item location: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
History: 58 bids
Buyer: donwan123( 161)

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Starting time: Nov-27-06 20:13:22 PST
Starting bid: US $1.00
Payment methods: Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order,
Cash (in person)
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Seller: mojoluv( 138)
Feedback: 100% Positive
Member: since Nov-12-99 in United States

Description (revised)

Item Specifics - Cars & Trucks
Dodge : Charger
Big Willie Robinson's 69 Dodge Charger Daytona

Miles: 62000 Doors: 2 doors or more
Transmission: Automatic Interior: Black
Engine: 8 - Cyl. Year: 1969
Warranty: No VIN Number: XX29L9Bxxxxxx
Title: Clear Exterior: Yellow
Condition: Used Inspection: --
Fuel Type: --

Vehicle Description

Big Willie's Charger Daytona

Offered for a very limited time is 1 of 3 69 Daytonas that were owned by Big Willie Robinson and the Brotherhood of Street Racers. 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. We possess a copy of the original title that was held by Big Willie and the Brotherhood of Streetracers and it has been signed by Big Willie himself. You will also get the original helmets that Big Willie and wife Tomiko used to race the King and Queen Daytona's. 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 #### 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. It is a controversy within itself as to whether to restore this car or leave it as it is. I guess that will be up to the buyer to make that call. Willie had ran this car with a Keith Black Hemi and a Clutchflite. This is a true XX29 Daytona! This car is a significant piece of Mopar race history and should be treated as such and is priced as such. The reserve price is set at a reasonable amount which was determined by many conversations, on the cars value, with several collectors of such cars that have a common significants in Mopar race history. Bid to own this car which will be offered one time and one time only! The car is advertised elsewhere much higher than the reserve, so this will be the lowest amount the car can be purchased for.....right here!!

PLEASE READ:

TERMS: I am not the owner of this car. I am listing this car for the owner and all questions, comments, and concerns should be directed at the owner. You can contact him by phone only at 502-773-2427. Gary French. I have listed this car to the best of my knowledge and may not have covered everything, so I encourage any interested party to contact the owner with all questions. This car is NOT available for viewing and the location will only be disclosed to the buyer....no exceptions!!! You are bidding on this car to buy it...not to come look at it, so if you dont have funds available, dont bid! There will be a 10% deposit due within 2 business days of the auction close. Payment in the form of cash or certified check only. Car will not be released until all funds are verified and cleared. CASH is accepted and preferred. The car must be paid for in full no later than seven days after the auction close and must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. We can also deliver the car, anywhere in the U.S., for a fee. This car is available for sale to U.S. and Canada residents only. No warranties expressed or implied.....AS-IS. Car is for sale locally and on other web sites, so this auction may end at anytime without notice. No trades will be considered.

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On Dec-02-06 at 10:20:27 PST, seller added the following information:
I have had a few e-mails from potential bidders that were a little nervous that this may be a scam or spoof auction. I can assure anyone that this is for real. We have the car and this auction is legit! If you have any uncertainty, just give Gary a call or go to www.DodgeCharger.com and look under the Aero Cars section. There is a big discussion on there about the car. WilliesDaytona is Gary's username on there. There are others on that site that will vouch for this auction being legit. Thank You!

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Question & Answer Answered On

Q: I just have to add that the person selling this car is crazy this is probably the greatest and most popular street race car in history. I saw it for sale...more
Dec-02-06
A: I couldnt agree with you more! Hopefully, the car will be left just as it is. It is sad that a car like a Hemi Cuda can fetch more money...I would much...more

Q: Evil/ Wicked/ Mean and Nasty, Big Willie lives on, didn't know him and can't afford the car, but thanks for sharing it with the rest of the 'Mopar World'....more
Dec-02-06
A: Thank You!

Q: Hi im from Moparts...So cool of a car!!!good luck!!!!!!!! ive met Big W. and been to terminal island!! joe
Nov-30-06
A: Thank you!

Q: This is Jason from southern Bush Motorsports in Charleston S.C. I am the largest broker in North America for old muscle cars and the last of a dying breed...more
Nov-30-06
A: Thank you very much! Its glad to see that some people really appreciate this car for what it is.





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Just another example of people throwing stupid money at musclecars.  

As I recall Big Willie had a REAL serious street racing Daytona, pretty much gutted & lightened, painted in a red,white & blue paint scheme. Is this THAT car? Does anyone have some old pictures of his cars they could post?  

I gotta say I doubt Chrysler gave Willie 1,let alone 3 Daytonas to street race.Mopar Collector's Guide has done a few articles on Big Willie,they were pretty in-depth and I don't recall them saying he had any Daytonas given to him by Chrysler.I could be wrong,but that just sounds like a crock to me.This car is historically significant in that it's the last surviving Big Willie Daytona.I heard that the original King Daytona ,after an attempt to acid dip the body a second time (maybe third?)came out paper thin and was junk.It would be a tough call on what to do with this one,whether leave it just like it is (you know,the a car can only be original once line) or completely go through it and restify it to Big Willie specs.One thing thing is for sure,it shouldn't be restored stock! And while I'm on the subject of Willie,why don't Car Craft do an interview with him?I know Hot Rod is "where it all began",but let's face it...Hot Rod SUCKS.I bet Willie would have some great tales to tell,maybe some pictures,and he could set the legends straight.

"And while I'm on the subject of Willie,why don't Car Craft do an interview with him"

This is the best and probably easiest to accomplish idea ive heard sprout from these boards in a long time. You sir have earned 7 man points. use them wisely.

This guy deserves a story.  I consider myself pretty well versed in the automotive realm and I've never heard of him. Of course I'm a Bowtie guy form the Mid-West too.  

I agree with a story written about him. DF loves looking into the archives for this kind of stuff. This a good time to tell about Big Willie now that street racing is on the rise again.

I still think that car is totally cool, would've love to seen it run.

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