Vehicle Description
1966 Buick Wildcat Coupe
If you were to ask any of us here at Classic Auto Mall which car in
our showroom is the biggest bang for the buck, more than a few of
us would say this 1966 Buick Wildcat. It's one of those special GM
cars with unique features, and it's a 2-door! It is just a
fantastic piece of luxury muscle with all the right things coming
together and creating an awesome automobile.
This 1966 Buick Wildcat Has been repainted but is otherwise in
original condition. Showing some of its age in the various patinas
that exist inside the engine compartment, as well as the underside,
it runs smoothly, starts up immediately, and purrs like a
kitten!
Exterior
There were few more stylish vehicles on the road than the Buick
Wildcat in 1966, with Buick's trademark sweeping body lines and
chiseled good looks. Thanks to a high-quality repaint in metallic
turquoise, it looks spectacular with a sophisticated air to it that
only a Buick could wear. It's a two-stage urethane, so the shine is
deep and clear and thanks to expert care since it was done, it
shows only a few signs of use. Buick was big on drama, so there's a
deeply recessed grille, cool gills on the front fenders, and a
surprisingly sleek roofline that you wouldn't expect on a full-size
coupe. The chrome and stainless trim is original and sure, there's
a little patina to it, but there's no part that stands out as too
nice or too shabby to be on this car and since it's original, you
know it's crisp and authentic.
Interior
The black vinyl interior is stock and it's an awesome contrast to
the bright turquoise paint and it's all-day comfortable. That's the
original split bench seat wearing showroom condition black vinyl,
as well as the door panels that's match. The carpets and headliner
are factory original through and through and nothing jumps out as
too new or too old. The wide dash has lots of jewelry, including a
nice band of bright metal trim to give the Wildcat a sophisticated
air. And if it's road trips you enjoy, then the massive back seat
and trunk will be assets, with the trunk carrying black vinyl that
looks clean and tidy.
Drivetrain
Buick's 401ci V8 was renowned for massive torque production, and
this one shows all original. A factory air cleaner shows decal
advertising 'Wildcat 445' which, in Buick tradition, is the torque
figure, not the horsepower or cubic inches. A 4-barrel carburetor
lives underneath, so power delivery is snappy, even for a larger
coupe. Correct turquoise paint makes the engine original and with
power steering and power brakes, this car feels luxurious and
effortless in everything it does. The transmission is a TH400
3-speed automatic, which by 1966 had superseded the venerable
Dynaflow, and it powers a set of 3.00 gears out back, making this a
great highway cruiser that just loafs along with the big block
barely breaking a sweat. The dual throaty exhaust growls along
happily at any speed and original wheels and hubcaps are wrapped in
right-sized 15-inch whitewall radials.
A fine example of luxurious motoring topped with a heaping dose of
muscle, this Wildcat is certainly not a cream puff, but it is a
really nice original. A test drive will reveal the real power, and
show that there is plenty of life left in this classic
cat....MEEEEEOOOOW!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.