Vehicle Description
As fast as it is on the road, this '66 Dodge 426 Hemi Coronet 500
will move even faster out of our showroom. This car has been in one
private collection for more than 30 years, and shows just over 17k
miles. With one respray prior to introduction to this collection,
this Coronet is a remarkable and beautiful survivor. A rare and
desirable find.
In 1966, Dodge only produced 732 Coronets with the 426 Hemi engine,
and this black beauty is one of them.
Hot Rod magazine called it "one of the fastest and most fantastic
sedans ever."
Dodge bragged in their own ad copy, calling it the "hottest thing
since the cast-iron stove."
Motor Trend dubbed the acceleration, from 0-60 mph in about six
seconds, "absolutely shattering."
Ford pouted about the power of the 426, and 1965 production numbers
were too low for Chrysler to use the HEMI in NASCAR racing. So, for
1966, Chrysler offered a street version of the 426 V8 to the public
with a 90-day warranty. Officially rated at 425hp, the numbers were
likely closer to 460hp. It came standard with the fantastic
three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and very few
options. You want A/C? Open the wing vents-no charge!
This is a racecar, plain and simple. Burn rubber. Burry the needle.
And a plain and simple car. No hood scoop, no stripes, no
lettering, just one discrete "426 Hemi" badge on the front fender
to warn of the beast that lurks beneath the Coronet's hood. Before
the guy in the next lane can get a clue, the car will be long
gone.
Don't let it race away without you! Call (901) 850-0507 and ask for
Andrew.
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MECHANICAL
Original 426ci Hemi Big Block (Repaired in the early 80's) (Code
73)
Original Carter AFB 4-Barrel Carburetors(2)
Chrysler Radiator
Factory Distributor
Factory Headers
New Chrysler Spark Plug Wires
New Spark Plugs
CHASSIS
Original 3-Speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission (Code 395)
Sure Grip Differential (Code 408)
Factory Chrysler 8 3/4 rear axle
New Fuel Tank
New Sending Unit
New Filler Tank
EXTERIOR
Respray in the Original Black BB1 (Done in the 80's, but still
looks good)
Beautiful unrestored Original "426 hemi", "Dodge", "Coronet 500"
Badging
Original Front and Rear Chrome bumpers (shows very well with
minimal pitting)
Bedford 4 Ply Red Line Tires 7.75-14
Original 14inch Factory Dodge Wheel Covers
Chrome Mirrors in very good condition
All trim pieces are original and in good condition
INTERIOR
Original Red Interior (Code P4R)
Original Red Carpeting
Original Music Master Radio (Code 421) (Turns on but does not
work)
Original Sun Visors (Code 548)
Original Factory Seat belts (First Year of Standard seat belts for
Dodge)
Original Gauges work as they should
