1966 DODGE CHARGER SPORTS HARDTOP

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OVERVIEW

This 1966 Dodge Charger is powered by a professionally upgraded and rebuilt 383ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Bright Red over a black vinyl interior, this muscle car is now offered by the seller with a dyno test, display boards, and clear title.

Highlights

  • Recipient of total restoration with over $65,000 invested according to seller
  • One of 2,809 Chargers built in 1966 with a 383ci V8 and four-speed manual transmission
  • Engine professionally upgraded and rebuilt by Big Al’s Toybox in Gaylordsville, CT
  • Multi-award winning vehicle according to seller
  • Performance-enhanced engine has been dyno-rated at 435 horsepower

Ownership History

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: Connecticut

EXTERIOR

  • Bright Red paint
  • Rotating headlights
  • Full-width taillights
  • Chrome bumpers

Updates

  • Exterior color changed from original Medium Turqoise (code KK1)
  • Headlight switch replaced
  • Door hinge pins replaced
  • New
    • Wiper blade assembly and blades
    • Radio antenna

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 14-inch wheels
    • Dodge standard wheel covers
  • 235/60 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T raised white letter tires

Updates

  • New tires
  • Lugnuts replaced

INTERIOR

  • Black vinyl upholstery
  • Front and rear bucket seats
  • Center console with manual shifter and clock
  • Power steering
  • Three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
  • Factory AM radio

Updates

  • New carpet and pad installed in passenger area
    • Small rust hole patched and then entire passenger floorboard was epoxy coated
  • New
    • Seat belts
    • Place mats
    • Window gaskets and seals
    • Door gaskets and seals
    • Door hinge pins

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 150-mph speedometer
    • 6,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure
    • Temperature
    • Alternator
    • Fuel
  • Sunpro auxiliary gauges
    • Oil pressure
    • Temperature
    • Voltage
  • Odometer shows 66,718 miles
    • Title reads mileage-exempt

Updates

  • Gauge cluster rebuilt and bezel re-chromed
  • New speedometer cable installed

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 383ci V8
    • Engine has been bored .040 over
    • Balanced and blueprinted
    • Dyno tested at 435 horsepower
    • Holley Sniper EFI kit
      • Self tuning
      • Air cleaner assembly
    • Edelbrock machined aluminum cylinder heads
    • Weiand aluminum intake manifold
    • MSD distributor, coil and plug wires
    • Holley fuel pump
    • Comp Cams
      • Hydraulic roller camshaft
      • Double roller timing chain and bearings
      • Shaft rocker arm set
    • KB hypereutectic pistons and moly rings
    • ARP fasteners
    • Eagle forged h-beam rod sets
    • Howards Cams hydraulic flat roller lifters
    • Moroso oil pan and pickup tube
    • Mopar Performance aluminum valve covers
    • Aluminum radiator

Transmission

  • Four-speed manual

Service History Highlights

  • Engine has been professionally upgraded and rebuilt by Big Al’s Toybox in Garlordsville, CT
    • Rebuilt at 61,274 miles
  • Original radiator replaced with new aluminum radiator, fan blade, and shroud
  • Under hood repainted during engine rebuilt
  • Transmission fluid changed
  • New
    • Ceramic-coated exhaust manifolds
    • Molded hood insulation
    • Alternator

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST

  • Aeromotive Gen II Stealth fuel tank
    • 200lph pump
  • 3.54 gears
  • Power front disc brakes
  • Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

  • Rear end grease recently changed
  • New
    • Brake master cylinder
    • Power front disc brakes
    • Upper and lower control arms

TRIM TAG DECODER

  • A6: Center console
  • B4: Bucket seats
  • P6: Remote driver-door outside mirror
  • AB62: 383ci V8, four-barrel
  • R1: Two-watt AM radio
  • SO, 124 (build date): January 24, 1966
  • BDY, XP29: Charger
  • TRM, P4X: Black vinyl
  • PAI, KK1: Medium Turquoise

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • This Charger is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Display boards
  • Dyno sheet

    Contact to buy; https://autohunter.com/Listing/Details/68017108/1966-DODGE-CHARGER-SPORTS-HARDTOP

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