I do not even know where to begin! First, thanks, Pnut, for the tip; putting only “CHARGE!” in the heading piqued my interest, and it turned out to be what I hoped. Second, why does it seem like every other car I see lately is selling for $19,500? Third, you are probably wondering what the heck a Fratzog is. The Fratzog was the made-up name for the iconic Dodge triangle logo used from 1962 to 1976. I am by no means a Pentastar or Fratzog expert, but writing for Barn Finds lets you find out all kinds of things. Sometimes just from readers’ comments. The end of all this is one of the best, in my opinion, Chargers of all time and the first of its kind. This 1966 Dodge Charger Fastback is available here on Facebook Marketplace, located in Corbin, Kentucky, for, you guessed it, $19,500.
From what I’ve found, it seems the ’66 Charger would have come with a 318, 361, 383, or 426 Hemi. This seller’s example has a 440, with no other explanation except that it is .40 over. The transmission is an automatic, and again, there’s no explanation of what it is. I would assume it is some version of a TorqueFlite, right? The front brakes have been converted to disc, and there are new brake lines and a “brake system.” There are new front and rear chrome bumpers that help hide the faded paint job. The seller says they have new window trim and molding, as well as emblems that match the car.
It is interesting that Dodge didn’t call this a 2+2 at the time. Maybe they did, but I don’t see it in any of the original ads. Even though the exterior came from a Dodge Coronet design at the time, the interior was all Charger. Two buckets in the front and two in the back were separated by a full-length front-to-back console. This one looks like it needs a little work around the rear console arm pad. I can only quote the ad as saying, “both the front and passenger side seats have been recovered.” Do with that what you may, but the pictures look like they are all in decent condition. There is also new carpet. No word on whether the hidden headlights work. I would definitely ask.
I cannot understand, from all the ads I go through daily, why people do not clean up the car they are selling before taking pics for whatever medium they are using. The paint on this car doesn’t look horrible, only dirty. I do see rust in spots, too. The same goes for the interior, with garbage and dust all over. It could just be me, and if so, I apologize for what seems like a rant, as I am sure there is a reason for this. However, I see a #4 fair-condition 1966 Charger on Hagerty valuation has a low of $14,700 and a high of $22,700. Could this one go up to good condition easily and command more, or does the 440 just make it a driver and not an investment? No matter what, the first Charger built is, in my opinion, one of the best-looking. Can you see it at your local car show someday?
Finally, first to comment on my own post! I know, I know $19,500 sounds better than 20K, but so many are $19,500 these days. Also, I know not everybody is retired and has the time to clean their cars before sales. Sometimes it is a rush, you’re moving, etc. It doesn’t seem like it would take too long to run a rag over the seats and throw out the garbage and old car parts. Could it be everyone just wants their car to look like a barn find? Ahhh….
Bring A Shovel meets Barn Finds. Nice find though even if the ask is ridick, as-is.