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The Dodge Charger debuted in mid-1966, focusing exclusively on V8 power, so customers could choose from a lineup of four units.
The base model rolled off the assembly lines with a 318 two-barrel V8, while the available options included the 361 two-barrel (one of the least popular engine choices for this model year), the 383 four-barrel (eventually a common unit on the first-year charger), and the almighty 426 Street Hemi that everybody loved but few ordered.
Dodge produced only 468 Chargers with the Hemi, and few are still around today.
The 1966 Charger posted on eBay by seller best-auto-deal doesn't come with the Hemi but with the next best thing. The 383 under the hood looks in good shape, and despite the owner not sharing too many specifics, I expect it to require minor repairs before getting back to running condition.
The seller says this Charger received a second chance when it was discovered in a barn following an estate sale. The car was last registered in 1982, so chances are it's been off the road for over four decades.
Despite the long tenure in hiding, the Charger still looks good. The paint is indeed faded, but this isn't exactly a surprise. You can always spray a new coat of paint or keep the patina and drive it in its current shape.
It comes with the typical rust suspects, but the seller explains that the Charger exhibits a solid overall condition, with all the original glass in perfect condition, straight doors, a solid trunk with no rust, and chrome in decent condition.
The original ignition and trunk keys come with the car. The seller claims the Charger is 99 percent complete, as the only things missing are the air cleaner and the horn button.
The engine is a bit mysterious. We do know it's a 383 four-barrel, but its condition is unclear. I assume it doesn't require too many fixes, as the owner says you can "just get it running, fix the brakes, and drive it." As a result, this Charger is an easy project, so it's probably a matter of time until it returns to the road.
The car checks most boxes for a restoration candidate, so I'm not surprised to see it receiving much attention on eBay. The listing went live a few hours ago but has already received four bids. The top offer at the time of press is $4,200.
The owner did not enable a reserve, so the highest bidder will take it home regardless of how high the digital fight goes. You'll need a trailer to take the Charger home, as it doesn't seem road-worthy just yet. For more information, you should go to Stilwell, Kansas, where the Charger is waiting for the end of the bidding.
Dodge produced only 468 Chargers with the Hemi, and few are still around today.
The 1966 Charger posted on eBay by seller best-auto-deal doesn't come with the Hemi but with the next best thing. The 383 under the hood looks in good shape, and despite the owner not sharing too many specifics, I expect it to require minor repairs before getting back to running condition.
The seller says this Charger received a second chance when it was discovered in a barn following an estate sale. The car was last registered in 1982, so chances are it's been off the road for over four decades.
Despite the long tenure in hiding, the Charger still looks good. The paint is indeed faded, but this isn't exactly a surprise. You can always spray a new coat of paint or keep the patina and drive it in its current shape.
It comes with the typical rust suspects, but the seller explains that the Charger exhibits a solid overall condition, with all the original glass in perfect condition, straight doors, a solid trunk with no rust, and chrome in decent condition.
The original ignition and trunk keys come with the car. The seller claims the Charger is 99 percent complete, as the only things missing are the air cleaner and the horn button.
The engine is a bit mysterious. We do know it's a 383 four-barrel, but its condition is unclear. I assume it doesn't require too many fixes, as the owner says you can "just get it running, fix the brakes, and drive it." As a result, this Charger is an easy project, so it's probably a matter of time until it returns to the road.
The car checks most boxes for a restoration candidate, so I'm not surprised to see it receiving much attention on eBay. The listing went live a few hours ago but has already received four bids. The top offer at the time of press is $4,200.
The owner did not enable a reserve, so the highest bidder will take it home regardless of how high the digital fight goes. You'll need a trailer to take the Charger home, as it doesn't seem road-worthy just yet. For more information, you should go to Stilwell, Kansas, where the Charger is waiting for the end of the bidding.
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