Vehicle Description
An awesomely built big block motor and four-on-the-floor are
surrounded by a crisp and clean fully restored package. So as you
dig into all the details of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle, you're
going to find the kind of post coupe that will look and feel like a
COPO sleeper made to own the blacktop.
We love the look of the '66 Chevelle. It has the right hint of
curves to have one of the best classic silhouettes going. We're
told this is coming off a recent full frame-off restoration less
than 1,200 miles ago, and we have no reason to doubt it. The black
paint shows off the crisp lines of the sheet metal with a premium
confidence from its piano-like finish. There's plenty of extra
shine in the bumpers and trim. And there's an overall feeling of
quality in the fundamentals with clean glass, bright lights, and
doors that close with confidence. Someone wanted to turn the clock
back to 1966. But the set of dog dish hubcaps are the kind of thing
that makes muscle car fans really take notice. The best sleepers
and COPO Chevys looked like the most basic coupes out there. And
the redline tires and added stance of the larger rear tires hint at
the total power within (more on that in a moment.)
A car like this should always have redline tires just simply
because they offer a cool hint at the full red interior. The big
investment means the seats, door panels, dash, and headliner all
have a fresh and vibrant style. And if you think this one is
missing features, then you're missing the point. The best
quarter-mile kings of the era used the lightest base model they
could find, and so you have a bench seat, rubber floor covers, and
a radio delete. So those who know these blacktop burners look for
these features. And they also know the post coupes have stronger
bodies that are ideal for this kind of fun. If you have gasoline in
your veins, then the thin/grippy steering wheel, floor shifter, and
full gauges with tach know how to get your heart pumping.
When you look under the hood, the big V8 is like a glowing beacon
of power within the gloss black engine bay. Everything looks
period-correct, right down to the decals and Delco battery topper.
But really, the restoration investment was about giving you a full
performance upgrade. So while the air topper might say 396 cubic
inches to be period-correct, it's actually a larger 454ci V8. It's
said to be a fully built setup including 100cc closed chamber oval
port heads, ARP studs, a Comp Cams camshaft, Comp Cams double valve
springs (locks, retainers, seals), roller tip rockers, hardened
steel pushrods, and topped with a Holley 770 Street Avenger
four-barrel carburetor. You are in full control of it all thanks to
the four-speed manual transmission. While this is a beast of a
motor, the full package runs, shifts, and drives with quite a tamed
nature that tells you it's a quality build. The clean look of the
undercarriage reminds you of how few miles are on the frame-off
build. Plus, you have desirable features like power steering, front
disc brakes, boxed rear trailing arms, sway bars front & rear.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, service manuals,
and restoration photos. They invested a lot of extra time and money
to deliver a detailed build of the exact kind of car that owned the
streets in 1966. So if you want a true muscle car king, don't miss
this special deal. Call now!
