454ci and 4-Speed. Bucket seats with Factory Tachometer. 10-Bolt. Minimal Rust.
1966 Chevrolet Caprice 4-Speed
As to myself, I am a (69) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback that is at 100% with (1,235) transactions. Many of my transactions have been muscle cars, which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Australia and the Netherlands. My reputation for honesty is well known amongst muscle car lovers.
Just some quick history on the 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
First offered as a sport sedan option in 1965, the Caprice became its own luxury series in 1966, with a host of accessories. Similar to the Impala in four-door hardtop and six- and nine-passenger station wagons, the two-door hardtop had its own formal roofline.
The Caprice line was aimed at Ford's LTD, and 181,000 Caprices were sold in 1966, excluding station wagons.
Chevy Caprice name was introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop. A year later, it became its own model line consisting for a 4-door hardtop, a coupe, and a 6- or 9-passenger station wagon. The Custom Coupe had a formal roofline while the station wagons had special wood-grained body-side trim. The four-door hardtop Sport Sedan had a bench seat in the front with Strat-back front seat being offered as optional equipment. The interior was done in plush cloth. Vinyl or cloth was available in the two-door coupes while the station-wagons were given all-vinyl interiors.
On the exterior, the Caprice had its nameplate on the front fender and deck. There were wraparound tail-lamps with bright horizontal ribs, Caprice wheel covers, roof rear quarter emblems, and wide ribbed body sill moldings.
Engines ranged from 283-cid, 327-cid, and 396-cid V-8s, with a 390-hp 427-cid option at the top.
I have tons of photos and a video I can send to serious people:
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice that I am selling here today belongs to a friend. This Impala is not mint but is a good driver quality car. With a 454ci and a 4-speed, this Caprice is a weapon. Add the working factory in-dash tachometer and mostly rust free body and you have a wicked nice muscle car.
The bottom line is that this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is not perfect by any means but the asking price is within the range of the average hobbyist and would be a great entry level vehicle into the muscle car world.
VIN Plate 166476C121944
VIN Plate Decode
1Chevrolet
66Caprice 8-Cylinder
472-Door Sport Coupe
61966 Model Year
CSouthgate, CA Assembly Plant
121944Sequence Number
Trim Tag
01C
ST 66-16647BC6816 BODY
TR817H6PAINT
C08
Trim Tag Decode
01C3rd Week of January 1966
661966 Model Year
1Chevrolet
66Caprice 8-Cylinder
472-Door Sport Coupe
BCSouthgate, CA Assembly Plant
6816Body Number
817Black Vinyl Bench Seat Interior
H6Willow Green with Green Vinyl Top
CO8Full Vinyl Roof
Exterior:The "code H" Willow Green Exterior Paint is no longer present having been repainted to white and should be considered "driver quality. Chrome and bright-work are good. Tires and torque thrust rims are very good.
All exterior items work such as:
·Head lights;
·Tail lights ( passenger's rear inner light not working;
·Blinkers (passenger's front not working);
·Wipers.
Interior:Actually pretty nice having been changed to red interior with bucket seats.
All gauges are functional such as:
·Horn (button under dash);
·Fuel Gauge;
·Tachometer;
·Speedometer;
·Under Dash Gauges.
The heater motor is not working.
Engine:454ci engine that has been rebuilt. (Unsure when). Has power steering and headers. Very healthy engine with tons of power.
Trunk;The trunk looks very good. No spare, jack components or trunk mat.
Undercarriage;Very clean and virtually rust free undercarriage. Newer dual exhaust. 10-bolt rear axle. I believe it is a Muncie 4-speed transmission.
WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.
Terms of Sale:
This car is sold "as-is/where is" with absolutely no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. The information I have given is what I believe to be true, but since I haven't owned this particular vehicle since it was new, I do not guarantee any of the information to be 100% accurate. Everyone has different opinions of things, especially automobiles. One man's junk is another man's treasure. My description is done in as accurate a manner as possible in my opinion. If there is any particular area of this vehicle that is of concern to you, it is understood that you have satisfied yourself enough to make the purchase.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via Paypal. (If you do not have Paypal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier's check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, the seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced.
FYI:There is no Maine title for this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice as Maine does not issue titles for vehicles that are more than (15) years old. The car will come with a Bill-of-Sale, the Maine Registration signed over to the new owner and a copy of the Maine law regarding titles which is on a form issued by the Maine Motor Vehicle Department
THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
- Condition: Used
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Caprice
- SubModel: 2-Door
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: 4-Speed
- Year: 1966
- Mileage: 57416
- VIN: 166476C121944
- Color: White
- Engine size: 454
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Red
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
