Vehicle Description
This is true muscle car royalty. There were less than 500 examples
of the 1966 Dodge Charger built with the awesome 426 Hemi, and this
is one of them! And when you get down to the options and
specifications, this was the only one in its batch, so it's a
possible 1 of 1! With a muscle car this significant, it's great to
have a well-restored example that kept everything you want correct.
Even the motor is a year-correct powerplant that's believed to be
original to the car.
This is the kind of car we're all on the lookout for. It's a
first-year Charger, and so this is the coupe that launched the
legend. And because this is a rare and special example, they made
sure this one is ready to show off. That's why the factory-correct
yellow has been given a modern respray with plenty of clearcoat to
radiate in the sunshine. The fastback design was great for racing,
and it also just was part of the styling that made Mopar some of
the meanest cars around. This attitude continues on the wide front
end with hideaway headlights, Mag-style road wheels with redline
tires, and plenty of rear fender flair. Plus, these also had a dash
of sophisticated style with specific badging, wide chrome bumpers,
a one-piece rear, and the full-length trim line. It's a total
package that is out to grab attention, and this one has been given
the right investments to do it correctly.
The white interior is factory-correct, and it further highlights
the premium feeling these upper-level Chargers received. The
designers made something quite unique, giving everyone their own
individual bucket seat with a center console in-between. The
texture of the seats, freshness of the black carpeting, and quality
of the door panels come together to deliver a very well-presented
time-capsule like package. Even the AM radio is still on display!
The gauges are absolute works of art, exquisite aircraft-inspired
dials with markings around the perimeter and have a very modern
glow at night. You get a three-spoke sports steering wheel, and
Chrysler fans will recognize the simple but elegant shifter for the
automatic transmission.
Everywhere you park this coupe is another opportunity to pop the
hood, and that's why they made sure the whole engine bay is
show-ready. Everyone loves the look at a big block filling up the
space, especially when it says Hemi on the callout. Not only was
this Charger originally built with a 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8, but
also this still has a 1966-correct motor. There were no numbers
matching back then, but it does show all the right signs of being
original to the car. In fact, you can tell they took their time
with this one, because the decals and part numbers all around the
big V8 are also correct. And because this is a true Street Hemi, it
inhales deeply with a double set of Carter four-barrel carburetors.
That means plenty of power and a terrific growl out of the H-pipe
dual exhaust. The A727 Torqueflite three-speed automatic
transmission is both stout enough to handle the big power and
smooth enough for good cruising. This dual power/ease nature is
also why you have power steering, power brakes, and a limited-slip
rear end.
This Charger comes with all the right documentation, including the
Chrysler Certicard, owner's manual, and Galen Govier docs proving
its rarity. Even the ultra-low odometer is believed to reflect
actual miles! This is your fleeting opportunity at muscle car
royalty. Don't miss out, call today!