Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller madmazzer8imx
The standard engine choice on the first-ever Charger was the 318, and needless to say, it was potent enough for a car that later became an icon in the American automotive culture.
While the 318 served its purpose quite well, most buyers picked the optional 363 or 383, with the latter making its way on the majority of over 37,000 Chargers sold during the first model year.
The 426 Hemi was the option that everybody was drooling after. Available for $1,000 over the $3,100 base price of the Dodge Charger, the 426 Hemi turned the car into a small rocket on wheels. However, it made its way to only 468 units, so finding a Charger with this mill is rare.
The 1966 Charger you see in these pics was born with a 383 under the hood. The 335-horsepower unit has already been replaced with a 440 big-block paired with an automatic transmission. The engine upgrade is great news if you're not particularly interested in an all-original classic, but the bad news is that the 440 is not running. Seller madmazzer8imx doesn't share many specifics on eBay, so it's unclear whether the engine is locked up.
I doubt this is the case, but you should assume the worst unless you can see the engine turning over by hand. The 440 is still paired with an automatic transmission.
The owner says the car comes with a title issued in Nebraska in 1974, but it's unclear how many years it spent away from the tarmac. The rust invasion is unsurprising, but I would've expected the undersides to be much worse.
Photos showing the car on a lift indicate that the floors still look decent, and the seller says the frame continues to be solid. Some patches will still be required, but the Charger has good bones, paving the way for an easy metal restoration.
The dash is perfect, and the interior looks good, with the typical repairs needed. The upholstery looks better than on most Chargers I've seen lately, and a professional restorer should have no problems bringing everything back to mint condition.
The eBay listing leaves some very important questions without an answer. For example, I can't tell if the car is complete, but you should be able to get more information with an in-person inspection – which is highly recommended, considering the rust damage on the car. You can find this Charger in Little Falls, Minnesota, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the non-working engine.
The owner posted the vehicle on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction, and they claim they're ready to sell the car even if they receive just a single bid. The digital fight begins at $6,500.
The 426 Hemi was the option that everybody was drooling after. Available for $1,000 over the $3,100 base price of the Dodge Charger, the 426 Hemi turned the car into a small rocket on wheels. However, it made its way to only 468 units, so finding a Charger with this mill is rare.
The 1966 Charger you see in these pics was born with a 383 under the hood. The 335-horsepower unit has already been replaced with a 440 big-block paired with an automatic transmission. The engine upgrade is great news if you're not particularly interested in an all-original classic, but the bad news is that the 440 is not running. Seller madmazzer8imx doesn't share many specifics on eBay, so it's unclear whether the engine is locked up.
I doubt this is the case, but you should assume the worst unless you can see the engine turning over by hand. The 440 is still paired with an automatic transmission.
The owner says the car comes with a title issued in Nebraska in 1974, but it's unclear how many years it spent away from the tarmac. The rust invasion is unsurprising, but I would've expected the undersides to be much worse.
Photos showing the car on a lift indicate that the floors still look decent, and the seller says the frame continues to be solid. Some patches will still be required, but the Charger has good bones, paving the way for an easy metal restoration.
The dash is perfect, and the interior looks good, with the typical repairs needed. The upholstery looks better than on most Chargers I've seen lately, and a professional restorer should have no problems bringing everything back to mint condition.
The eBay listing leaves some very important questions without an answer. For example, I can't tell if the car is complete, but you should be able to get more information with an in-person inspection – which is highly recommended, considering the rust damage on the car. You can find this Charger in Little Falls, Minnesota, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the non-working engine.
The owner posted the vehicle on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction, and they claim they're ready to sell the car even if they receive just a single bid. The digital fight begins at $6,500.
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