In 1966, Mercury made no bones about their intention of wanting to be viewed as an “affordable” Lincoln Continental. Mercury’s advertising and sales brochure stated, “The ’66 Mercury – moving ahead with new style, vigor, and luxury- in the… more»
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Jun 15, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
Unmolested Sunroofed Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
When I was ten, my dad purchased a new Ruby Red 1965 VW Beetle from Crater Motor Company in Petersburg, Virginia. (Civil War buffs will know why the dealer chose that particular name.) Even though my dad served in… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
FWD Luxury Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The pictures in the ad for this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado look pretty respectable from the driver side but the picture from the passenger side shows the car sunk down in the mud of the field. That is not a… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 4 speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the GTO to be the first muscle car. Introduced in 1964, it certainly was popular. This 1966 Pontiac GTO is located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. If you can say the name of this small town, you get a… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
385 HP Personal Luxury Car: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the introductory year for the front-wheel-drive Toronado and its stunning modern looks. It is listed here on eBay for auction with four days remaining at no reserve. The… more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring. While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Highly Original and Well Cared For: 1966 Porsche 912
One of the longer trends in the classic car market has been the amazing ascension of Porsche prices into the stratosphere. With most makes, the most desirable variants hit six digits and become unobtainable to all but a few. … more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One-Owner Time Capsule: 1966 Cadillac DeVille
Yes, there are still pampered, garage-kept, one-owner-since-new time capsules out there. And this is about as good of an example as it gets. Here’s the story: a lady who lived in a small town about 30 miles south of… more»
Jul 14, 2023 • Auctions • 13 Comments
No Reserve Blue Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
In 1966, this self-proclaimed car nerd put together a scrapbook of cars for a cub scouts project. I remember cutting out and pasting in a cool, full-page ’66 T-Bird ad with a blue-clad pilot behind the wheel (and apparently… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Red and Black Beauty: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
We’ve featured several well-preserved 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL’s (short for Diplomat) here on Barn Finds including this one. Last August, fellow staff writer Russ Dixon did a nice job of spotlighting this most attractive AMC and it sold for… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks. Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller. It appears this… more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
In Storage 17 Years: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Project
Growing up in the 60’s, our neighborhood was a typical middle class one with most of the homes being brick ranchers with a Chevy or Ford or a station wagon tucked in the carport. To get out of our… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Lux-Economy 1966 Rambler American 440 Convertible
“Well there’s something I hadn’t thought of.” This went through my head when I saw the ad for this 1966 Rambler American 440, another good catch by tipster TJ. It’s available here on eBay for a starting bid of… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Why So Cheap? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
Why are Corvairs so darned cheap? I always wonder that when I see a car like this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza, available here on eBay with a starting bid of $3600 and an entire week to go in the… more»
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
True (?) Driver: 1966 Mustang GT Fastback
Wanting something snazzy but not insanely pricey? This 1966 Mustang Fastback might be your ticket. Of course, that partly depends on two things: where the pricing goes for the listing here on eBay and whether what you see is… more»
