This 1966 Chevrolet Malibu El Camino was refurbished under prior ownership. It is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Equipment includes an AM/FM radio, bench seats, air conditioning, a kill switch, and Glasspack mufflers. The truck is equipped with 15″ Rally wheels.
Exterior details include quad headlights, dual side mirrors, chrome bumpers and trim, and a drop-down tailgate with Chevrolet block lettering.
The truck rides on 15″ Rally wheels wrapped in 225/70R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. A spare wheel is stored inside the cab behind the passenger seat. Power steering and power-assisted brakes are also fitted.
Inside, the bench seat and door panels are trimmed in red vinyl. Additional features include lap seat belts, manual roll-up windows, an AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. A three-spoke wooden steering wheel fronts a 120-mph horizontal-sweep speedometer along with a fuel level gauge. The radio is currently not working. The A/C / heater controls need fixing as well.
The drivetrain sends power to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Under the hood, the 283ci V8 is fitted with a two-barrel carburetor. Exhaust exits through a dual system equipped with Glasspack mufflers. The engine stamping pad is shown in the gallery. The suffix code DE corresponds to a 283ci V8 rated at 295 horsepower for use with an automatic transmission.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following production information:
Date: 12A – Built during the first week of December
Style: 66-13680 – 1966 Malibu El Camino two-door pickup
Body: KAN3227 – Kansas City, Missouri, assembly number
Trim: 748-A – Medium Red vinyl, bench seats
Paint: C-C – Ermine White
E – Tinted glass
2KM – Air conditioning, Powerglide transmission
5Y – Deluxe seat belts
