For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man who was in a hurry?). This 1966 edition sports Flame Red paint (original?) and a snappy black interior and is being offered here on Facebook Marketplace by its third owner. Hailing from Rescue, California, the asking price is $24,000. Here’s another great tip from T.J.!
The Wildcat was slotted between the LeSabre and Electra in the full-size inventory at your Buick dealer. In 1966, a 401 cubic inch V8 was standard, with a 425 being optional (340 or 360 hp depending on carburetion). Since the engine in the seller’s car is painted red, that would make it the 425 “Super Wildcat” engine (465 ft./lb. of torque). All other Buick V8 motors were painted Buick Green. Usually, you would find that engine in a limited production Wildcat GS (Gran Sport), but the seller makes no mention of that. And the air cleaner suggests a single 4-barrel rather than twins, while the seller believes the 425 is original to the car.
While Buick assembled more than 68,500 Wildcats in 1966, 10,800 were Wildcat Custom 2-door hardtops like the seller’s car. The Custom signified a higher level of trim. At 93,000 miles, this Buick looks as though it has lived in a garage all its life, but it’s certainly not a garage queen. The dual exhaust is new, as are all five “red line” tires, which were popular in those days. The seller’s Buick comes with its build sheet, which should verify exactly which engine was installed in the vehicle at the factory.
The seller has had the privilege of enjoying this Buick for the last four years. But perhaps the time has come for someone else to take the reins. It’s a fully equipped luxury car with power windows and seats and factory air conditioning. There is no mention of anything the Wildcat needs except a new home.
Absolutely stunning. Look at the side profile picture taken inside the garage. GM certainly had a very handsome full size car lineup in the 60’s. Those Buick rims are right up there with the Pontiac 8 lugs in my book. These rims ALWAYS make ANY full size Buick look nicer, and this one is no exception. The red line tires go great with this shade of “Arrest Me Red”. I’m sure it had white walls originally, but I think its a nice touch. Beautiful Buick here Russ, and a fantastic find here T.J. thank you!!!
We had a 62 VW bug when I was a kid,it was black with gold lettering that said Superfly under rear side windows, also wheel adapters with these wheels and wide white walls,so cool..
Good looking car. As much as I like ’60’s Pontiacs, I would take this over a ’66 Grand Prix.
cool cat here. w/w i feel would look better than the red stripes. would make the wheels stand out
Sharp Buick.
Beautiful Buick. The only things missing are the dual quads.
Though indeed a FINE ride….the icing on the cake would for it to have been the 1966-only Wildcat Gran Sport!
I like the front & rear look of the ’66 better than the ’65. Also the dash gauges are more driver friendly than the round pods on the ’65.
Nicely loaded and I noticed a rear defogger, too. Road wheels & the red stripe tires add a finishing touch.