Vehicle Description
1966 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
The popularity of the station wagon - particularly full-size
station wagons - in the United States was blunted by increased fuel
prices caused by the 1973 oil crisis. Then in 1983, the market for
station wagons was further eroded by the Chrysler minivans, based
on the K platform. Although the future of the station wagon is
uncertain, its body style may return one day. This type of vehicle
offers more cargo room than a crossover and does not compromise
handling. As people want a vehicle that can haul numerous
passengers and cargo, the wagon may see a resurgence under a
special niche.
The future is now with this consignment of a 1966 Chevrolet
Caprice. It has a rebuilt engine, and its original dash pad, dash
paint, and door panels. Also noted is an extremely rare option of
the bench seat headrests. A high optioned example with a
well-documented owner history now ready for your hands to give this
throwback design some air time through your neighborhood and in
your driveway. Imagine the ohhhhhs and ahhhhhs you'll get!
Exterior
During the 60's station wagons were in their heyday with large and
small designs, virtually every model had one, and all in different
configurations customized for the user. Our version shown here is a
"woody" version with wood applique side panels within a thin strip
chromed border panel. This survivor has mostly original paint.
Uppers and lowers are painted Sandalwood Tan and are rust free and
looking shiny on that paint front. Nice trimmings for the windows,
bumpers for the front and rear are in nice overall condition. On
the back, wrap around taillights are on either side of the fold
down tailgate with power rear glass that magically disappears into
the gate on your command, as do all the power actuated windows on
this car. Wire wheel covers are wrapped in thin whites and have
faux knock off hubs in the centers. Overall paint has some wear off
on the edges and a few scratches but is in very nice condition.
Also included with this Wagon is some NOS woodgrain molding.
Interior
Lowering the rear glass with the touch of a button, then putting
down the rear tailgate you can gaze upon miles of storage space
with the seats down. Swinging any one of the 4 doors you can gaze
upon nice Fawn, (cream), vinyl panels complete with the power
toggles for all that glass. The wing windows remain on the crank
and there is a joystick for the rear view outside passenger's
mirror. Inside more Fawn vinyl on the bolsters of the front
headrest optioned bench. There are gold tuck and roll inserts, and
this color moves to the carpeting as well which the benches and
cargo area are covered in. The dash is all original. Some options
are power brakes, R-12 A/C, still blowing cold, power windows,
AM/FM radio, power steering, sport steering wheel, and a multiplex
stereo. The headliner is long, clean, and fairly tight, and covers
the entire interior of the car.
Drivetrain
The beneficiary of a total rebuild in 2014, the factory original
327ci V8 L30 engine is now bored .030 over, has a new cam and
lifters, and a crank that was turned 10/10. There is a single
4-barrel carburetor feeding this rebuilt mill, and a 2-speed
Powerglide automatic transmission is on the back. Way back pushing
the rear wheels is a 12-bolt 3.31 conventional rear axle. This
engine /trans combo pulls like a big block. Under the hood one
could say condition: like new!
Undercarriage
Slight patina and some surface rust is noted but all unremarkable.
New shocks and exhaust are on. The suspension is independent coil
springs for the fort, and a 4 link with coil springs for the back.
Power drum brings this long piece of Detroit iron to a screeching
halt and power steering makes negotiating the suburban streets a
breeze.
Drive-Ability
How cool is it to get behind the wheel of one of these. Funny it
looks like a regular car up front, but when you go back anywhere or
turn to yell at the kids, there is a whole new perspective of just
how much car is aft. It ran great, is a wonderful cruiser, and nice
smooth seemingly endless power is coming from that rebuilt engine.
The R12 A/C is still even blowing cold!
The ubiquitous wagon all rebuilt and well preserved what was not
rebuilt, and now we have a great example which looks nice, and runs
well, and can take the entire family and their friends to soccer
practice.
VIN DECODE
166356F155673
1-Chevrolet
66-Caprice
35-Estate Wagon 2 Row Seating
6-1966
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
155637-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
01D-4th Week January Build
STYLE 66 16635-1966 Caprice Wagon 2 Row Seating
BODY F2 681-Flint Body #
TRIM 870A-Fawn Vinyl Bench
PAINT TT-Sandalwood Tan
W-Tinted Windshield
G-Power Tailgate Window
2K-Air Conditioning
N-Multiplex Stereo
3V-Carpeted Cargo Area
4F-Convenience Group
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located 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.