396-Powered 1966 Chevrolet 300 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan 4-Speed

Description

The 1966 Chevrolet 300 Deluxe was a solid midlevel option in Chevrolet’s midsize lineup. Part of the second-generation Chevelle, the 300 Deluxe had a sleek, sculpted body with a bold front-end design, a redesigned grille, and a handsome tail section. Buyers could choose from 2- and 4-door sedan and 4-door station wagon body styles.

As a more uplevel budget model, the 300 Deluxe offered many of the comfort and styling features of the premium trim levels. Pattern cloth and vinyl seats and armrests and a padded instrument panel and power and convenience options created a comfortable interior, while full-length bright molding helped the stylish exterior stand out. Under the hood, options ranged from efficient inline-sixes to V8 engines, backed by manual or automatic transmissions. As a midlevel complement to the more pricey models, the 300 Deluxe provided classic Chevelle looks, and were the foundation of many hot-rod builds.

This example was purchased by the seller in 2020. It’s finished in red, powered by a swapped-in 396ci big-block Chevy V8 backed by a 4-speed manual, features LED headlights and aftermarket wheels, and wears aftermarket gauges and an aftermarket steering wheel.

This 1966 Chevrolet 300 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan is now offered with a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

Highlights 

• 300 Deluxe street machine with a swapped-in V8

• 396ci Chevrolet V8

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Finished in red with black upholstery

• Center console with integrated clock

• Power steering

Factory Equipment

• 2-Door Sedan body style

• 300 Deluxe trim with exterior brightwork and moldings

• Horizontal quad headlights

• A-arm front, 4-link rear suspension with coil springs

• 4-wheel drum brakes

• 115" wheelbase and 197" body

• The chassis number (133116Z157247) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 33 – 300 Deluxe 6 cylinder

  • 11 – 2-door sedan

  • 6 – Model year 1966

  • Z – Fremont, California, final assembly plant

  • 157247 – Plant serial number starting with 100001

• The Body by Fisher tag decodes as:

  • 07B – Second week of July production date

  • Style: 66-13311 – 1966 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan

  • Plant: BF – Fremont, California, final assembly plant

  • Body: 00623 – Fisher body production sequence number

  • Trim: 706 – Medium Fawn upholstery

  • Paint: HH – Willow Green

  • 089913 – Fremont, California, manifest number

Modifications

• 396ci V8 engine swap

• Chrome valve covers and air cleaner

• MSD ignition 

• Headers and dual exhaust system 

• Posi-traction differential

• 14” aftermarket wheels

• Exterior painted red

• Black vinyl interior

• LED headlights

• Column-mounted tachometer and under-dash aftermarket gauges

• Grant steering wheel

Servicing

• Replaced rear bumper

• Replaced fuel pump

Known Imperfections 

• Images detailing the condition of the 1966 Chevrolet 300 Deluxe are presented in the gallery

• Various chips in the paint as shown in the gallery

•  Center console clock and amps gauge are not wired

• Speedometer inoperable

Ownership History 

From the seller, "I acquired this vehicle in 2020 to have a classic vehicle to cruise with my dad in his 1967 Chevelle. Over the last two years it’s been in my garage and I haven’t enjoyed it as much as someone who loves these classic vehicles. Overall, the condition is very nice it but it does have some rock chips but overall is very nice and drives very strong."