Vehicle Description
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle hardtop is the kind of car that
generates a lot of interest in our showroom and out at car shows.
Why? Maybe it's the gnarly big block under the hood, or the
arresting color combination, or perhaps the fact few other cars
command the respect of a big block Chevelle. Or maybe it's the
reasonable price that keeps people coming back for a second look at
this big coupe.
Repainted very recently, the sizzling Regal Red paint looks
fantastic. With minimal use it shows minimal wear, of course, but
that also means someone really looked after it. And honestly, isn't
it easy to see yourself washing and waxing this big cruiser on a
Saturday afternoon in preparation for a cruise-in that night? For
many, the appeal of the '66 models is the careful blending of the
old-school quarters and rear end with a more forward-looking nose
to create an icon. Plenty of chrome sets off the vivid red finish,
all of it nicely restored and glittering like jewelry. There are
correct '396' and 'Super Sport' badges on the flanks, as well as a
blacked-out SS grille that would be a trademark for all the fastest
Chevys for years to come, although this is not a real SS. With
great panel alignment, doors that fit well, and those cool chrome
hood inserts, this is a car that gets attention whenever you park
it. It's not a sleeper, but it doesn't need to advertise, either,
and that's why everyone seems to love it.
The interior is a nice change from basic black, offering red bench
seats that suggest this thing was built for combat, pure and
simple. Matching door panels, a back seat that looks completely
unused, and red carpets with the correct weave and pile are all
components that help this car retain that classic mid-60s look. You
know we love the look of a shifter just sticking up out of the
transmission tunnel like that, and there's a vintage Moon Eyes tach
strapped to the steering column, just like in the old days. A
handsome three-spoke steering wheel adds a little class in the
all-red passenger compartment, and the sounds of the AM/FM/cassette
radio are modern but it fits like it was born there. No issues in
the trunk, which still has spatter-finish paint and needs nothing
more than a new mat to look factory fresh.
The big deal with this car is a rumbling 396 cubic inch V8 which
moves the Chevelle effortlessly and delivers a big block punch
that's impressive even today. Fully detailed and still looking
factory fresh, it demonstrates a traditional Chevy performance look
that's light on aftermarket gear. Sure, there are some custom
chrome valve covers and an Edelbrock intake, but for the most art,
it looks like a Chevy big block. There's a big radiator up front
and the wiring and plumbing have been cleaned up to make the engine
compartment look very tidy. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts
properly and feeds a heavy-duty 10-bolt rear that hangs on a
rebuilt suspension. The chassis is as neat as the engine bay,
although the soundtrack is compliments of Flowmaster, and big
17-inch Torque Thrust wheels wear 225/50/17 front and 255/50/17
rear radials that look and handle great.
A fantastic look with big block power and a 4-speed make this
Chevelle a winner. Call today!