Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
Correct 426 cubic inch Hemi V8
Correct A833 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Silver Metallic paint
Correct Black vinyl bench seat interior
10-bolt rear axle
14-inch wheels
One of the many great things about the muscle car era was the
Detroit automakers' ability to inject excitement and performance in
to EVERY model on their showroom floors. In the 1960s, that meant
awesome, ground-pounding machines for virtually every buyer. And
today, it translates to a healthy list of unique classics which
offer big investment potential. Take, for example, this 1966
Plymouth Belvedere II. Dressed in sleek Silver Metallic 2-stage,
rocking a first-year Hemi and featuring a fun 4-speed driveline, it
distills legendary Daytona-winning pedigree into a fine collectible
that simply owns the road. If you're in the market for an
exceptionally restored muscle car that'll set your path for years
of joy, memories and value, this handsome B-Body is your hot
ticket!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration, this mighty
MoPar currently mixes a correct, 426/4-speed drivetrain with
timeless good looks. Even though this Plymouth left the plant in
the same shade of Silver Metallic pigment it wears today, we can't
help but think the car's current coat of high quality 2-stage is
much more stunning. Naturally, fit and finish is better than
anything that rolled off the factory's now antique assembly lines.
And, thanks to hundreds of hours of carefully planned labor, you
can rest assured that those alluring aesthetics are built to
last!
For 1966, designers dressed the Belvedere in crisp edges and long
scallops that traversed a broad-shouldered body. At the front of
that profile, a straight grille floats bright headlights and clear
marker lamps between a bold "P L Y M O U T H" script and a thick,
wraparound bumper. Behind that grille, a Plymouth 'gun sight' hood
ornament centers subtle "426" lettering in front of polished wipers
and like-new glass that's framed in polished stainless trim.
Beneath that glass, aluminum profile spears split the difference
between a correct mirror, factory door handles and a conservative
combination of Belvedere and Hemi badging. And at the back of the
car, an aluminum trunk banner centers small reverse lamps and bold
"P L Y M O U T H" lettering between simple taillights and a second
wraparound bumper.
ENGINE
Authenticated by a famous 2468330 casting number and June 13th,
1966 casting date, this hardtop's correct, 426 cubic inch Hemi
benefitted from an acute rebuild that occurred during the detailed
restoration. As Plymouth's top option for power hungry gearheads,
Chrysler's legendary elephant block utilized cast iron heads, an
oversquare bore, a forged steel crank, forged steel rods, forged
aluminum pistons and a hydraulic cam to twist stout 10.25 to 1
compression into a stated 425 horsepower and 490 lb./ft. of torque.
All that high performance hardware spins in a familiar Hemi Orange
block, which hangs requisite Organisol-coated valve covers over
correct, low-restriction exhaust manifolds. Oxygen is supplied by a
polished and decaled air cleaner, which rides correct Carter
carburetors and a correct aluminum intake. Compression is sparked
by Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables, which are snapped onto a
correct points distributor. And a correct, MoPar-branded radiator
utilizes pliable hoses and old school squeeze clamps to cool
combustion. Since the car's road time appears to have been limited
to sunny weekends, its body-matched engine bay is essentially
spotless. Mechanically, the big mill cruises just as well as when
it rolled out of the restoration shop. And a roster of correct
ancillaries includes items like factory decals, a MoPar fuel
filter, a Chrysler washer reservoir and a reproduction MoPar
battery.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Under this Plymouth you'll find rock-solid floors that serve as the
perfect backdrop for a fully restored suspension. Naturally, that
chassis includes a rebuilt manual steering rack. Behind that
hardware, a correct A833 4-speed commands a rebuilt 10-bolt axle.
Stops come courtesy of four massive drums. Spent gases traverse
aluminized pipes, which center an H-shaped crossover in front of
baritone turbo mufflers. And at the sides of those tubes, 14-inch
steelies twist 7.75-14 BF Goodrich Silvertown blue lines around
polished stainless hubcaps.
INTERIOR
According to the Psychology of Color, a sense of considerable power
is gained through displayed contrast. That being said, it should
come as no surprise that this Plymouth's brilliant paint borders a
correct interior that's dressed in miles of monochromatic Black.
Front and center, an attractive, stainless-trimmed dash hangs old
school telemetry above a correct Plymouth TransAudio radio. In
front of that dash, plump vinyl adorns deep bench seats. At the
sides of the car, pliable door panels found correct frames over
correct armrests. Those panels are sandwiched between a tight
headliner and clean carpet, which is protected by red-tinged
Belvedere floor mats. The driver carves curves with the help of a
red-tinged steering wheel and polished floor shifter. And behind
the passengers, a fully restored trunk features a correct jack and
full-size spare tire.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Vintage marketing literature
Vintage Operator's Instructions
Component literature
Two vanity plates
When it comes to storied American muscle, you'll have a hard time
finding anything cooler than an old school MoPar. They're fast,
stylish, exclusive, and when you take a minute to look at the
quality of this Plymouth's workmanship, you realize the cost of
restoring something to this level is much greater than the cost of
a quick trip to our Charlotte showroom. If you're in the market for
an awesome classic that's poised to gain value, take a look at this
broad-shouldered Belvedere!