For Sale: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1966 Chevrolet Caprice Custom 2 Door Hardtop

Interesting fact, the 1965 to 1970 B-body is the fourth best selling vehicle platform in history after the VW Beetle, Ford Model T, and the Lada Riva, an eastern European compact sedan. In 1966 alone, 181,000 Caprices were sold and combined with platform partners from Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick, became the most common platform on the road. Watch any TV show from that era and pay attention to exterior driving scenes, then count the B-bodies!

For consignment, a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Custom 2 door hardtop showing 9,002 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Similar to the online configuration selections for cars today, in 1966 you could sit with a salesman and select how you wanted your car appointed, and someone checked a few boxes on this top trim Caprice.

Exterior
Numerous quarts likely went into coating this car in Cameo Beige which looks great and is augmented by a twin tan pinstripe. Let's go right to the metal work because in 1966, there's still plenty adorning the car. The chrome bumpers shine bright and so does the trim around the grille and the grille itself, a series of horizontal strakes that form a subtle point in the center. There are bright wheel moldings and drip rail, both of which would have standard on the Caprice that add a nice touch of bling. Flat panels dominate the profile, but a nice shoulder line begins at the rear window and gently rises to form a slightly arched fender. Horizontal tail lights are above the bumper which carefully sculpts around them while housing embedded reverse lights in the chrome. 15-inch American Torque Thrust wheels wear staggered size tires that have a mid 2021 manufacturing date. The big car is near flawless on the outside and we could not pinpoint notable imperfections.

Interior
Fawn, black, and blue were the interior options and this one presents in beautiful Fawn which appears with buttons on the door, hinting of a Chesterfield motif, complemented by a walnut inset that surrounds the door panel, matching the sandalwood carpeted lower. The seats continue the well coordinated interior which Chevrolet called "color harmonized", and these seats are the Strato bucket option in really fine condition, buttoned, and mirrored in the back bench in like new condition. The package also includes the woodgrain inlays on the steering wheel and covering the glove box and center console. Everything looks elegant and fresh in this interior, almost as if it just rolled out of the showroom. The horizontal display of gauges is classic 60's and the center stack gauges are also additional elements of the sport package. The Hurst shifter sits left of center on the floor console, and we don't see any scratches or blemishes on the interior surfaces, including the sandalwood loop carpet and beige headliner. The trunk is clean and lined with a gray flannel mat.

Drivetrain
Under the hood, we're greeted with clean black inner fenders and a spotless engine, in this case a date correct 327ci V8 rated at 275 horsepower. This would have been an additional cost option over the base engines, a 250ci six and a 283ci V8. Ours receives fuel via a 4-barrel carburetor and is set into motion by a Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission from 1968. The rear axle is a 10 bolt with 2.56 gears and power disc brakes live up front, and drums in the rear, an option you would have had to check off. We also note power steering, another option.

Undercarriage
Clean conditions prevail underneath with minimal surface rust, no errant fluids, and only minor splashes of road dirt. The dual exhaust enters a pair of Super Turbo mufflers and then dumps unceremoniously under the car, just behind the rear axle. Coil spring suspension is up front and a 3 link, coil springs and a panhard bar are out back.

Drive-Ability
It's not a Rolls Royce, but in 1966, this sure must've felt fancy. This is quite luxurious and a few steps up from the base Caprice to be sure. The 327 bellows forward and a smooth ride is at hand with power on tap and enough to move this big car. Braking, handling, and hands free tracking are all good and all functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Well, this one just made my lottery list. Given the odds of that, however, it won't be in our garage any time soon. But that just means it's available to you and if you're interested, act fast. It's very nice and destined to find a new home faster than you can say three twenty seven.

166476R124898

1-Chevrolet
66-Caprice V8
47-2 Door Hardtop
6-1966
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
124898-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

11B-2nd Week November
ST 66 16647-1966 Caprice 2 Door Custom Hardtop
BODY BT3924-Arlington Body #
TR 856-Fawn Vinyl Buckets
PAINT VVT-Cameo Beige, Sandalwood Tan
C60-Air Conditioning

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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