This 1966 Dodge Charger was delivered new to the Dodge Regional Office in Kansas City, Missouri, and it was purchased by the current owner in 2018 and subsequently underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2021. The car is finished in turquoise over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a 426ci Hemi V8 paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission and a Sure-Grip rear end with a 3.23:1 final drive. Equipment includes dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, an aftermarket oil pan, a custom skid plate, a dual exhaust system with headers and electric cutouts, power-assisted drum brakes, power steering, Magnum 500–style 14″ wheels, a rear spoiler, and a RetroSound stereo. This first-year Charger is now offered in Canada by the seller on behalf of the owner at no reserve with build cards, manufacturer’s literature, spare parts, refurbishment photos, 1966–67 Dodge Charger Registry documentation, and Ontario registration.
Chrysler manufactured 468 examples of the Charger with a 426 Hemi V8 for the 1966 model year. Delivered from the factory in Medium Turquoise Metallic (KK1), this vehicle underwent a color change to red under previous ownership. The car was disassembled and bodywork was performed during the aforementioned refurbishment before it was repainted in its factory color. Details include a fastback roof, concealed quad headlights, faux quarter-panel scoops, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, a silver-colored rear spoiler, 426 Hemi badging, and bright trim on the side moldings, rocker panels, wheel arches, and grille. The driver-door key tumbler does not unlock.
Magnum 500–style 14″ wheels feature faux-knock-off centers, and they are mounted with 225/70 Milestar blue-line tires. A steel spare wheel is stowed in the trunk, and a set of faux-knockoff wheel covers are included in the sale. The car was equipped from the factory with power-assisted steering and power four-wheel drum brakes.
The cabin features front and rear bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes a full-length center console with armrests and aftermarket cupholders as well as fold-down rear seatbacks, a console-mounted gear selector, a RetroSound stereo, and lap belts. A Mopar AM radio is included in the sale.
The woodgrain three-spoke steering wheel frames electroluminescent instrumentation including a 150-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature are said to read inaccurately. The five-digit odometer was reset during the refurbishment and shows 4k miles; total mileage is unknown.
The 426ci Hemi V8 is equipped with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors and was factory rated at 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. The engine was rebuilt during the refurbishment, and an aftermarket oil pan was installed. The engine is said to have been subsequently removed and resealed in late 2023.
The TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission was fitted with a replacement case under previous ownership, and it sends power to the rear wheels via a Sure-Grip rear axle with a 3.23:1 final drive. A custom skidplate was installed during the refurbishment, and the car was undercoated years prior. The dual exhaust system features tubular headers as well as electric cutouts.
Chassis number XP29H61309600 can be seen in the gallery and corresponds to a 1966 Charger equipped with a 426ci Hemi V8 and built at the Dodge’s Lynch Road Assembly. Decoding the body tag shown above reveals the following information:
- a6 – Center console
- b4 – Bucket seats
- AB73 – 426ci Hemi V8 engine w/dual four-barrel carburetors
- C5 – Automatic transmission
- G1 – 26″ radiator
- R1 –Music Master two-watt AM radio
- 704 – July 4, 1966, scheduled build date
- 09 – Gate number
- 150 – Line sequence
- XP29 – Dodge Charger
- P4X – Black vinyl upholstery
- KK1 – Medium Turquoise Metallic paint
- 8B – No roof stripes
An album containing dozens of refurbishment photos will accompany the vehicle.
An assortment of spare parts is included in the sale. Documentation from the 1966–67 Dodge Charger Registry is viewable in the photo gallery below.
The vehicle is being offered on its Ontario registration, a form that serves as the ownership document in Ontario, Canada. The registration expired in May 2021.