How Deep Did You Dump Your Dodge Charger Daytona? Yes

Only the bodywork and the wheels appear to be salvageable from this poor Charger Daytona 340 with a Hemi V8

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Ever wondered what a Dodge Charger looks like after spending quality time underwater? Well, you’re in luck, as this 2017 Charger Daytona 340 went for a deep dive, and the results are about as grim as you’d expect.

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The car in these photos is currently listed for auction by IAAI at its Grand Rapids, Michigan, location. The Charger was pulled from what appears to have been a wet, muddy grave.The story goes that it was stolen before ending up submerged. Now it’s caked in thick brown sludge, a pretty good indicator that it spent more than a few moments underwater. For a car as relatively common as the Charger, restoring it probably isn’t worth the effort, unless you’re into extremely ambitious (and almost certainly doomed) projects.

Completely Soaked and Totally Toasted

The auction listing describes the vehicle as “stationary,” which is a polite way of saying it doesn’t run, and almost certainly never will again. The entire engine bay was flooded, and after being pulled from the water, the car was left coated in mud. It’d be a miracle if the water hadn’t worked its way into the engine, and there’s a very good chance that most of the electrics have been fried, too.

Inside the cabin, it’s more of the same. Mud is caked across the interior, and the water damage is extensive. Think less “used car” and more “post-disaster cleanup project.”

Maybe Just the Wheels?

Is there anything worth saving from this Dodge? Possibly. For what it’s worth, the body panels and wheels may be salvageable and could be used as spare parts, perhaps for a shop or a car repairer. Beyond that, though, there’s not much to hold onto.

There’s no official word on how the Charger ended up underwater in the first place, but records show it’s been sitting at this salvage yard since at least September of last year.

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Back when it was new, the the Charger Daytona 340 came with a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 delivering 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft (536 Nm) of torque, all sent to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission. It wasn’t the most powerful version in the lineup, but it still packed a Hemi V8 under the hood, something that counts for a lot among muscle car fans mourning its loss from the new Charger.

Now, though? It’s a cautionary tale, better suited for a junkyard tour than a joyride.

Photos IAAI