Vehicle Description
This is the car that launched the legend. The 1966 Dodge Charger is
the first year for the now iconic name. With the sweeping fastback
lines, striking color combo, unique interior, and huge 440 V8 under
the hood, you're looking at a terrific classic with serious muscle
car fun.
This is the kind of car we're all on the lookout for. It's a
first-year Charger, and they were positioned to be both distinct
and premium. This seems to show that off perfectly in a
sophisticated shade of dark blue. It's an upgrade later in life,
and there's a quality luster that shows off the car's unique
design. The fastback 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, Mag-style
Mopar Road wheels, and plenty of rear fender flare. Plus, the
Charger-specific badging, wide chrome bumpers, a one-piece rear,
and the full-length trim line are all reminders that this was a
pricey coupe when new. In total, it's a package that is out to grab
attention, and this one has been given the right investments to do
it correctly.
The black interior 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 upholstery, freshness
of the 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 there for display. The gauges are absolute works
of art with aircraft-inspired dials and have a very modern glow at
night. Plus, items like the shifter and well-placed auxiliary gauge
trio are a clear sign you're going to like what's under the
hood.
The engine bay is filled with 440 cubic inches of big block power.
This was an upgrade later in life to the big-dog Mopar V8, but they
made sure to do it right using an era-correct block. There are even
nice stock-style details, like the bold orange motor and the
callouts on the air grabber. There are also the right upgrades,
like an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock polished valve
covers, MSD ignition, and Taylor plug wires. It's a well-done
package that fires up easily and makes a nice tune out of the dual
exhaust. And you have complete control of the power and rumble
thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. Add in good driving
features like power brakes and wide BF Goodrich T/As, and you know
this is a quality car that also likes to have you feel the
road.
You don't get many opportunities to obtain such a rare and nice
example of muscle car history. So it's time to call today or regret
missing out on this coupe tomorrow!
