Although not quite as swanky as the earlier letter series, the 1966 Chrysler 300 offered buyers plenty of luxury in a full-size package, plus it came with a big-block engine under the hood as standard equipment. The showroom presentation here is often reserved for high-dollar and sometimes completely restored automobiles, but this one could use some bodywork, although it still looks pretty good overall, at least from a distance. It’s also priced below most cars shown in such an elite surrounding, with an asking price of $12,000 and a prominent make offer button. This 300 is at Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, and is listed here on eBay. Curvette, thanks a lot for another excellent tip here!
While the seller doesn’t provide much specific background information, he does tell us this is a consignment and gives a pretty good description of the Mopar’s current condition, plus several close-up photos. For the most part, there seem to be more positives than negatives outside, as the exterior is complete, and most of the panels appear straight. Unfortunately, some rust is also present in a few areas, so this will need attention if you intend to take this car to a higher level. On the other hand, from a few feet back, the Chrysler isn’t exactly an eyesore, so another possibility is to just enjoy driving this one for a while, then make the repairs later.
If the interior is original, it has remained in far better condition than most 60-year-old vehicles, with the most obvious blunders being some wear and tear on the lower sections of the front seat. I’m a fan of the instrument panel design here, with the alternator and fuel gauges placed to the left and right, respectively, of the gear selector indicator. This one also features an under-dash air conditioner, but there’s no word on whether or not it is still functioning.
Although a 440 known as the TNT was available in the 300 for ’66, the standard engine was a 383 V8, and that’s what’s in the bay here. The seller confirms that the odometer reading of 78,647 miles is actual, and also reports that the 4-barrel carburetor has been rebuilt. Some really good news comes from down below, as the platform and frame rails appear to be solid, so hopefully no work will be needed underneath, unless the next owner decides to install a dual exhaust system. I’m a bit torn whether this one’s best left alone for the time being, or if performing the necessary bodywork and spraying on some fresh paint immediately is the way to go here. What would you do with this 1966 Chrysler 300?
Love it! Those big old Chrysler cars were unique 👌 my Aunt and Uncle always owned the big Mopars through the 60s and 70s. I’ve never ridden in anything modern that matches the ride quality that those had. Also, look at those body lines! Cars had a personality and class in those days unlike today they all look alike, one uglier than the other
Beautiful styling on these Chryslers after Elwood Engel cleaned up Exner’s mess. Especially, the hardtops. This car comes with a great drive train too. It’s a bit tired in spots at least body-wise, so if the price can be negotiated a bit, it would make a nice project.
This is a good solid 300. It can use a new paint job. Removing the rust and laying down really good coats of the yellow paint. I would try and talk the price down. And getting the seats fixed and new carpet. Change the exhaust to dual . Looks like the front end may need rebuild. As long 383 is not pushing oil smoke leave that alone and transmission to find out the last time it was serviced. This is worth saving and bring to shows etc. Again to me the price is high if you would do work to restore the 300. Is it worth it.. to me yes 300s are hard to find in this condition. I found a beautiful 68 300 that was done years ago but with a 440. The price was high .. $67,000… but everything was done just drive and show it off. Well good luck to the next owner. 🇺🇸🐻
Agree the price on this one is high. $67,000 for any ‘66-‘70 is insane unless there’s a gold ingot in the trunk. That has never been a realistic price for a non-letter 300 of any year.
Hagerty says a #4 car is worth $9000. That sure seems high to me. The subject car is a #4 car, and the C-bodies struggle in the marketplace, so my
estimate would be $7500 tops. But I always enjoy seeing a C-body!
Yuuup. Lots of rust and pot metal oxidation. 383 and not the 440. I was thinking $8k tops and if the next buyer doesn’t do the work themselves, they will be underwater on the next sale. The market for full size Chryslers, especially non letter, cars is pretty soft.
I’m with Rex! I just love the looks of these mid-sixties Chryslers, and as a kid I built my share of models of them, which alas, I no longer have! :-)
Hi Rex. I also love the C-bodies. My parents owned a 1967 Chrysler New Yorker and a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere wagon, that was a slab sided B-body. Both vehicles looked great in our driveway.
For th right price I would just drive this car and worry about the rust later. Speaking of which, are they showing pictures of two different cars? In one shot the car looks white and in the rest yellow. That rusty spot seems to move around too. That said I’m not a big fan of the yellow color.
First car I ever drove around the property at 8 years old was a ’66 Chrysler 300.
These are beautiful in coupe and sedan form. Handsome yet somewhat menacing. Yellow works on these years.
Parents bought a 66 300 new. Grey, 4 door. 440. Light the rear tires effortlessly. Had a lot of fun in that car.
looks to be an honest car. buyer would need to choose to drive it or restore it. a full dip and you would be under water for sure. these are 1 of the nicest cars Chrysler made but not a huge following. i like the yellow color combo with the factory 500 wheels. gives it a sporty look.shame it has the bench seat and no floor shift. it does carry a PA inspection which just ran out so it would be safe to drive as they are really tough with the inspections. buyer would need to buy this @ the right price not at the asking.
Love it! the colour is super sharp. Just wish it was a buckets/console car. Get the cosmetics done as funds allow, fix the interior, get the a/c blowing cold & as a previous writer mentioned, go to duals & have fun!
Nice looking car bet you could get at least 3 bodies in the trunk
If you were looking for a DD and had a $7500 budget, would you buy an 11ish yo jelly bean mobile with 140+k rounds on it that’s going to need maintenance you may not have the equipment to do yourself to keep it roadworthy? Or this? If your just driving around your home town anyway why not? Is the fuel milage difference gonna break ya? I’d use this as daily and get a rental if I had to make a long trip.
And now all Chrysler makes are old and ugly minivans. Stellantis, SAVE CHRYSLER!
The Classic Auto Mall is only a few hours west of me in PA. The good thing with their ads are the numerous photos including problem areas like the rust, which they mention as well as their opinion on drivability around their track. The bad thing is that they add 2 or 3 thousand to the price for what it may be if sold privately. I do like this car and the yellow paint except for the rust and the price.
Great Car. My Uncle Albert in Winnipeg had a 66 Windsor sedan. It was a tank.
I totally agree with you, most of us here making reply posts on these old Relics, we’re the last of the old school ride MOHICANS, we’re assertive in our own opinions, but, because we’ve had the fortunate experience of having become men around these vehicles, weather that being through parents,relatives or friends, but we are Classic Auto experts in our own way, my hat is off to you guys, I got some replies on that bad ass 58, so what if it’s not a #matching ride,the thing is, it was restored with good intentions, a MONEY MAKER? absolutely not, us guys see it as, I’ll drive it until I can’t, and if I have a sibling or close Friend, I’ll sell it to him, this younger generation, looks at these cars as a pile of JUNK, little do they know, that the 2015 300 they’re driving now, is an aftermarket pile of no knacks compared to this 300, this is a beautiful car, and I’m not a Chrysler guy, but I do remember my dad’s 57 Belvidere 2door hardtop, that was a ride,however this 300 is a good buy even if it’s just to enjoy as much as you can, I’m 68, and I own a 2001honda dx, and a 2010 4.6 tundra, just bought a good complete 54 Chevrolet 4door shell for 500 bucks, my health won’t allow me to restore this beauty, but I’m hoping my 37yr old son, has acquired the traits that I have passed on to him, and he will give this old guy, a new life, but this 300, for the price, ALL DAY LONG!!!!
the 1 good thing if you consign to classic auto mall. they deal with the idiots not you. in the scheme of things that’s worth a few “K” to me
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Nice car – agree it’s a little on the high side with the small body issues – most likely will be going across the big pond to Europe.
$12,000 with a 383?