42-Years-Owned 1966 Dodge Charger 383

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Chrysler entered the booming muscle car craze of the mid-1960s with the Plymouth Barracuda in 1966 to counter the stratospheric sales of the Ford Mustang. Alongside the Barracuda, aimed at up-market offerings like the AMC Marlin, was the all-new Dodge Charger – a sleek two-door hardtop based on the Dodge Coronet’s 117 inch wheelbase. Distinctive features of the Charger included its “electric shaver” grille with concealed headlights, fluted sides, and full-width taillight with “Charger” spelled out across the rear panel. Designed with an emphasis on the growing personal luxury car segment, the Charger received a standard center console dividing the front and rear bucket seats and wall-to-wall carpeting as well as myriad luxury options such as air conditioning, AM/FM radio, cruise control, power steering, and power door locks.  Today, well-kept first-generation Chargers like the car on offer can be satisfying drivers and an enticing and uncommon alternative to the other pony cars of the era. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the first model year of the Dodge Charger 

• Purchased by the consignor in 1981 from the original owner 

• 383 cu-in V8 was reportedly rebuilt in 2004 by Pierce Service Company Garage and Machine Shop in Punta Gorda, Florida with the following components: 

  • Hardened valve seats to run on unleaded fuel 

  • Eldebrock Performer 600 CFM carburetor 

  • 2.5-inch exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers 

  • Pertronix “points-less” distributor cap 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Silver Metallic over a Red vinyl interior 

• Rides on its original steel wheels with original hubcaps, mounted with 205/75/R14 Redline radial tires 

• Wears a reproduction dealer-installed rear spoiler 

• The fender tag decodes as follows: 

  • A6 – Console 

  • B4 – Bucket seats 

  • P6 – Remote driver’s door outside mirror 

  • AB 62 – 383 cu-in V8 4BBL 

  • G1 – 26-inch radiator 

  • R1 – AM radio 

  • S1 – Air conditioning with heater 

  • Z8 – Buffed exterior 

  • 406 – April 6th shipping order number 

  • XP29 – Charger 

  • P4R – Red vinyl interior 

  • AA1 – Silver Metallic 

• This 1966 Dodge Charger 383 is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying just over 49,500 miles (believed to be 149,500 actual miles) at the time of listing 

Features 

• Self-adjusting brakes 

• Front sway bar 

• Concealed dual headlamps 

• Back-up lights 

• Curved side glass 

• Windshield washers 

• Dual exhaust 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Padded dash 

• Center console with courtesy lights and illuminated compartment 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• Inside rear-view mirror 

• Rear seat pillar lights 

• Bucket seats, front and rear 

• Flat-folding rear seats 

• Up to 30 cu-ft of cargo space 

Known Imperfections 

• Headlights and dash lights flicker on/off 

• Air conditioning system needs to be recharged/serviced 

• Power steering is operational but has a leak 

• Consignor notes other minor leaks 

Included 

• Original Carter carburetor (removed) 

• Comprehensive documentation including the original shipping form as well as the signed, handwritten bill of sale from original owner 

• Receipts for the engine build/machine work, bodywork, and paint 

Ownership History

The consignor reports that he purchased this 1966 Dodge Charger 383 from the original owner in 1981 showing approximately 104,000 miles at the time. The car currently shows just over 49,500 miles (believed to be 149,500 actual miles), with less than 10,000 miles traveled since the engine rebuild. 

Additional Notes 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders:  Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.