Vehicle Description
Over the decades they were on the market, Belvederes pared down
from sizable cruisers to bona fide intermediate muscle cars whose
relatively light bodies often pared with expansive powerplants to
make them favorites on the track. This 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
captures the model in top asphalt scorching form. It carries a big
block under its hood that's fed by one of MoPar's signature carb
setups and, with its well turned-out appearance and fresh interior,
this is a very complete, rock solid classic in all respects.
The deep blue paint draped over the exterior equips this vintage
Plymouth with a vibrant, road-ready look that's amplified all the
more by its well-aligned body - the panels really blend together
well, resulting in nice even gaps surrounding the doors hood and
deck lid, all of which open and shut smoothly. The paint itself
presents well -it's got a good shine and a smooth texture. New
bumpers at both ends, as well as a collection of exterior trim
that's in consistently solid condition add even more to its
vitality. Still in thoroughly stock configuration, it's a very
appealing ride - its unabashedly squared off form combines with
distinctively shaped rear cabin glass and you can clearly see
styling cues from generations that both preceded and followed
it.
The interior has been thoroughly refurbished, so it's really
looking strong. The bench seating in both front and back was
recently covered with well-fitted black vinyl covers, so the seats
show very little wear and the steel surfaces inside the cabin,
painted to match the exterior, are in consistently good shape. The
door panels have also been replaced, likely along with their
hardware, judging from its fresh appearance. The functionality on
board here is strong - an aftermarket air conditioning system has
been installed to keep everyone comfortable, the windows roll up
and down without a hitch and an AM/FM/Cassette stereo stands by to
handle your audio needs. Just in front of the factory steering
wheel, the dash area is a definite high point - the gauges in the
instrument cluster sit behind an unusually clear lens and the pad
running across the top shows no signs of any cracking. The spacious
trunk area is lined by fresh fabric and you can clearly see just
how well-prepped and painted the inner wheelhouses are.
That same attention to detail is on display under the hood, where a
pair of color matched inner fenders bracket a 440 cubic inch V8,
arguably the vintage big block that's most associated with the
MoPar name. Its freshly-painted, oblong air cleaner wears badging
to serve notice of the six pack carburetion in place to feed the
powerplant - made up of a trio of two barrel carbs, this was a
coveted configuration back in its day. The 440 exhales into a pair
of aftermarket headers to lessen backpressure as they lead to the
dual exhaust, out of which comes a nice, deep note with just a tap
on the accelerator. A 3-speed automatic Torqueflite transmission
sits just behind the engine and shifts with slip free precision -
the overall driving condition of this Plymouth is very strong, so
it's ready to hit the road and get the fun times started just as
soon as you get it home. Power steering makes for easy navigation,
while front disc brakes help bring it to a stop with fade-resistant
dependability. This vintage Plymouth cruises on a set of 14" steel
wheels with black centers that are wrapped with redline tires to
properly cap off its appearance.
Combining a nicely finished appearance with a signature big block
to provide plenty of power, this 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II is a
seldom seen classic that provides a great experience behind the
wheel. Call today!