Vehicle Description
This 1966 Dodge Charger doesn't make a single wrong move. It's
nicely preserved, packs a 383 cubic inch big block V8 with some
added performance goodies, and with an usual yet awesome color
combination it's a choice alternative to the later cars, at a
fraction of the price. How can something so cool be so
affordable?
The first owner of this Charger did it right when he filled out the
order form. This car is a fine combination of performance and
luxury, all wrapped in a classically styled fastback package.
Medium Turquoise Poly is the original color on the data plate, and
the finish on the original sheetmetal could easily be the original
shade, or at the very least and older and faithful representation.
The condition of the sheetmetal certainly suggest a very
well-maintained original car that's been loved all its life, as
everything has a tight feel that only the best original cars seem
to offer. The styling is admittedly an all-or-nothing proposition,
but the unique light blue serves it well and gives it a sporty
attitude. It's not without its minor flaws, which is not unusual
considering the age of the paint, but the look is undeniably cool,
especially with those awesome old-school Charger striped on the
rockers. The chrome and trim is likewise original and coming up on
55 years old, but remains bright, and that fine-toothed grille
would go on to become a Charger trademark for years to come. The
single-element taillight that spans the entire rear of the car (yet
another legendary design to be used for years to come) is in great
condition, so be sure to take care of it, because it's unobtainium
today.
The bucket seats and center console are original equipment, and the
upholstery is all NOS material. The slick black seats with matching
carpets and dash are the perfect complement to the sparkling blue
exterior, creating a very upscale piece of Mopar muscle. The gauges
are absolute works of art, exquisite aircraft-inspired dials with
markings around the perimeter and aside from the tachometer (which
has been augmented with an aftermarket unit under the dash),
they're all functional. The factory AM radio is remarkably still in
place, although as you'd probably expect it's no longer operable,
so a more modern Jensen AM/FM tape deck is hidden in the glove box
as an added upgrade. Chrysler fans will recognize the simple chrome
shift lever for the TorqueFlite automatic, making it easy to click
through the gears manually. This car also sports dual bucket seats
in back, which includes a full-length console that creates a very
cool rear passenger area under the sprawling rear window. That
window is responsible for a bit of fading on the carpets, but
nobody's going to complain about the accommodations in this cool
Charger. In addition, fold-down rear seats make for a cavernous
cargo bay, which is also fully upholstered in matching black
carpet.
Mechanically, this car has been comprehensively serviced and filled
with new components. That's a built 383 under the hood today,
running strong, augmented with a Comp Cam inside and fed through a
Demon 750 carb and Edelbrock intake topped with a stock Magnum air
cleaner. So, despite the added power it still looks quite stock.
Although with that being said, there's still plenty of flash under
the hood, with polished valve covers and Hemi Orange paint on the
block that really pop inside the engine bay. It starts with that
characteristic Chrysler whir followed by a nice V8 bark from the
long-tube headers that feed into the twin Flowmasters. The 727
Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission is linked to a stock
rear end, so the shifts are smooth and the ride is quite enjoyable.
Blacked-out 'Steelie' wheels are fitted with Mickey Thompson
245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear blackwall radials that are
super-grippy and finish off the killer old-school hotrod look.
This Charger is extremely impressive and runs even better than it
looks. An unusual Mopar with a great Old-School look, this is how
you make a grand entrance. Call today!