Whether you class it as refurbished or restored, this 1966 Charger is a nice looking car that the owner has only recently completed work on. It presents extremely well, and it should have performance that will match those looks. I need to thank Barn Finder Miguel for spotting this silver beauty for us. The Charger is located in Brush Prairie, Washington, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist.
The owner says that the Charger is not perfect, as he has reused some original parts on the car to preserve its authenticity. He does indicate that it has basically been a full nuts-and-bolts refurbishment and that the car is rust-free. The paint color, which he refers to as Grey Platinum Metallic, has a fantastic shine to it, and all of the trim and glass looks to be in great condition. The only thing that I can really spot is the fact that the hood isn’t sitting properly, but that looks to be an alignment issue, and some careful adjustment should rectify that.
A 440ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and a Sure Grip rear will get this Charger up and moving quite nicely, and power steering should make light work of the twisty bits. The car is also fitted with a new aluminum radiator to keep things cool under the hood. The drive-train has undergone a complete rebuild recently, and the addition of 4-wheel power disc brakes should ensure that you can quickly bring the Charger to a safe halt. The engine bay is well presented, with a few chrome components to just dress it up a bit.
The interior of the Charger really shines, and the contrast between the silver paint and this metallic navy blue interior is really nice. I really love the full-length floor console and bucket rear seats in this car, and the custom headliner looks very luxurious. Once again, the interior presentation is first-rate, but there are some aftermarket components fitted which may or may not appeal to some people. A cluster of gauges under the dash is one obvious inclusion, along with a CD player, and speakers fitted into the rear of the passenger area. If you are not worried too much about originality, then these are just nice additions that help to monitor the mechanical health of the car and to provide a bit of in-car entertainment. Mind you, I would happily forego the CD player and listen to that 440 any day.
The value of the ’66 Charger has remained pretty consistent over the last 5 years, but that value is still quite solid. If this were a 100% original restoration, then the value would be somewhere in the low to mid $30,000 range. It isn’t original but could be returned to that state if the new owner so chose. With that in mind, the asking price of $25,000 seems to be very competitive.
One word comes to mind FANTASTIC, of all the muscle car of this era this is in my opinion the best looking. If I were to want a car out of the mid late 60’s or early 70’s this would be it. This would be a bucket list car for me. I think the seller is crazy to let this car go. I think his asking price is fair too. Sure wish I had the money on hand for this one as you just don’t see these around.
Yep not this nice….4 speed’s were an option not many checked off.
My first new car while in the Army. White, Red interior. 361, auto, air, power windows, steering, brakes. Put 55,000 miles in 18 months. Most beautiful dash, day or nite. Best tail lite assembly ever. Only problem, had to replace a set of tires. So, really not a problem.
Jeezus that’s cheap for what it is. Great find.
I’d like to have it
Normally I don’t like silver cars but it looks good here.
Also considering what people ask for rusted out ’68 – ’70 models, this is the bargain of the year.
I have always liked class over performance, and that is what this car is compared to the next generation.
I was just thinking I wish the red ’66 Charger had a 4 speed.and voila…..nicely done.
There was NO 440 Engine option in the Dodge Charger in 1966! That started in 1967…
Stunning, yes please!
Why didnt Chrysler make a 300 letter model of this stunning design?
426 Hemi standard engine and 4 speed manual as a no cost option?
In 1966 you had to be a savvy shopper to option a car that way. There were no R/T packages and when it became available in 1967 it was a Coronet optional package. I would ditch the under dash gauges unless the ones in the instrument cluster don’t work. The current owner has chosen function over form so the car can be driven safely and reliably anywhere.
This seems like a lot of car for the money. Fresh 440, a four speed, 4-wheel power disc brakes with nice paint and interior. Maybe you could add A/C at some point, too. I’m not a fanatic about originality, custom changes to a car to improve things like brakes and cooling are a good way to go. Even cosmetic changes are OK by me; I put chrome smoothie wheels with baby moon hubcaps on my ’72 Galaxie because that’s what I would have done back in the day if I bought it new. Of course, I’ve kept the original wheels and turbine wheel covers for the next guy if he or she wants it to be original. I’ve also done some performance upgrades; we all want to go faster!
I think this is a really good price for this Charger considering what’s been done to it. It’s a turn-key muscle car with a desirable powertrain and stunning good looks.
A great looking car, priced very fair considering the prices getting fetch for other vehicles.
Absolutely beautiful
I definitely like this one here better than the red one from a couple days ago, mainly due to the wheels and brawny 440 earth mover. I think the hemi was the biggest engine in ’66, so the 440 is a cool upgrade from whatever this had originally, for me anyways. 2019(!!!)
Great looking charger. you would be hard pressed to get one and restore to this level. Turn the key and cruise. with the 440, 4 speeds and the rest, seems like a beauty! Goood luck
Cheers
Gaspumpchas
Best looking generation Charger ever, period! It’s obviously dropped, sits very well where it is now.Cool and fun driveline combo. Those hockey stripes look very right on this one, they rarely do when applied retrospectively.
I don’t bother about the non-stock details, they just enhance owner/driver experience. Overall extremely nice Charger, best of luck to the new owner ; I’d envy you!
I always liked the 66 Charger because I thought it was styled after the 65 Rambler Marlins, which I loved!
A nice interior is a huge part of finding a car like this in good condition,these Chargers are cool inside and out! Big Block Mopar and a 4-speed! nuff-said…
Im a pontiac guy, but i was looking at the 66 coronet 500 an thought they were great, and they are. But i took a good little ok at the 66-67 charger and i like it even better, 4 buckets, and i saw the 66 charger on google with the big superbird or DC charger wing, and i really like this too, a great place for a 426
My first car. Bought it for $800 on my eighteenth birthday. Mine had the 426 and a 727 Torqueflite. I sure miss that old beauty.
Man, you must have an angel on your shoulder AND a rabbits foot in your pocket. To be 18 and driving an Elephant motor Charger with probably no power steering or brakes, that had to be an earth shattering experience every time you went for a drive! I literally cannot imagine it. But power to ya. I kick myself over parting with my 69 Prix that was a factory 4 speed with a 428. I would want to hang myself if I had had a 66 Hemi Charger and got rid of it. There’s a few out there that you don’t part with, ever. L88, ZL1, Hemi Cuda, Yenko, Shelby, you get my point. Peace. Hopefully 2019 brings out more beautiful finds…
Sweet ride.
My “cool cars” photo collection is filling up with mid-sixties Mopar cars.
One of my favorite models. I liken this better than the next generation from late 60’s.
Personally, I wouldn’t want to pay a premium for the 440, but I do like the stick shift.