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This awesome 1966 Plymouth HEMI Belvedere II Hardtop is one of only 531 produced. Known as, “The Street HEMI”, the 426 V8 w/ 2- 4bbl carburetors first arrived at dealerships in 1966 and started the HEMI craze as we know it today. As the original VIN tag and Fender tag indicate this example was built on March 15th, 1966 in ST. Louis, Missouri as a 116” Plymouth High Series 2-door Hardtop 426 HEMI V8. It was ordered with a Citron Gold Poly exterior, Citron vinyl interior and 26” radiator. The car was with its last owner for over twenty years before it was acquired by MS CLASSIC CARS in September of 2021 as an uncompleted project. The bodywork, paint and restoration were completed in 2024. The exterior body is very straight with excellent panel fitment throughout. It was refinished in the glowing color of Bright Red which highlights the factory bodylines. The high show quality paint was recently detailed to a brilliant shine. It was outfitted with a new front windshield and rear windshield which are both crystal clear. Everything on the exterior was restored or replaced such as the wiper arms, glass trim, front grille, Wagner headlights, front bumper, body moldings, rear tail panel, tail light bezels, rear bumper and emblems. The car rolls on new 15x8 Magnum 500 chrome and black wheels with new BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial Redline 225/70/15 tires. The interior was refinished in black. Everything in the interior was restored or replaced such as the headliner, dash pad and fascia, gauges, radio, steering wheel, door panels, front bench seat, rear seat, seat belts and carpeting. It has a set of Auto Gauges mounted under the dash and new black carpeted HEMI embossed floor mats. The trunk compartment was refinished with spray on black boom mat and decorated with a new correct-style trunk mat. It's equipped with a new matching spare wheel and tire along with jack tools. The painted engine compartment is highly detailed throughout. It's powered by a 426 HEMI V8 that was dyno tested with 631HP. In 1966, the VIN numbers were not stamped on the engine but based on all the coinciding dates this engine is believed to be original to the car. The engine was professionally rebuilt with an open checkbook. Some of the engine upgrades include a Mopar Performance 4.150 stroker kit, Comp Cam, Manley rods, Indy roller rockers, Crower titanium retainers, Crower springs and lifters. The heads and intake were ported and polished. It's equipped with a two 4-barrell Edlebrock 600cfm carburetors, Indy oil pump and fabricated oil pan, MSD electronic ignition system and Taylor spark plug wires. The engine is cooled by a Northern aluminum radiator with dual SPAL electric fans and billet overfill canister. The engine breathes through TTI headers and 3” exhaust system with Dynomax mufflers. The engine is coupled to the A727 Torqueflight automatic transmission which is also believed to be original to the car. The transmission was professionally rebuilt with a shift kit and has a TCI stall converter. The power is transferred to the 489 casted 8 ¾ POSI rear end with 3.55 gears. The undercarriage was refinished with spray on black boom mat for durability as the car was built to drive. Some features include a stainless fuel tank, EYB Excel G gas shocks and a dual master cylinder for drum brakes. This car has been completely serviced and detailed which is documented with an invoice that's included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
