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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series

For 1966, the Chevrolet Chevelle Series received new body designs consisting of front fenders that protruded forward, new body contour lines, new rear body cove treatment, an aluminum grille that appeared wider.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series photo
300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Sedan
Chassis #: 136176G109124
Auction entries : 1
The Chevelle line, for 1966, consisted of the base level Chevelle 300, Chevelle 300 Deluxe, Chevelle Malibu, and Chevelle SS-396 series. The base-level Chevelle was available as a 2- and 4-door sedan. To help distinguish it from its upper-trim level siblings, it had very little ornamentation. There were fender series emblems, venti-pane frames, moldings around the windshield and rear window, four headlamps with anodized aluminum bezels, front bumper mounted park/turn lights, small hubcaps, and a single-unit rear light with built-in back-up lights. Other features included a rear cove Chevelle nameplate and grille outline moldings.

Chevrolet produced a total of 28,600 Chevelle 300s with the majority being fitted with six-cylinder engines. The six-cylinder powerplant was a 192 cubic-inch unit that offered 120 horsepower and features a Rochester one-barrel carburetor and hydraulic valve lifters. The overhead-valve V8 displaced 283 cubic-inches and offered nearly 200 horsepower. Just, 5,300 examples of the V8 were fitted into the engine bay of the Chevelle 300 Series. Pricing for the 4-door sedan began at $2,200 while the 2-door version was $2,175.

A Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series added full-length bodyside moldings, rear fender nameplates, and painted rear quarter reveal moldings. They also had tailgate molding and an emblem on the station wagon body styles. Inside, the 300 Deluxe had a dual-spoke steering wheel with a horn ring. They had a color-keyed upper instrument panel with a lower panel trim strip. The armrests in the rear seats had built-in ashtrays. The interiors were upholstered in cloth and vinyl.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series photo
300 Deluxe Series 134 V8 Sedan
Chassis #: 136176G109124
Auction entries : 1
Pricing for the 300 Deluxe began at $2,240 for the 2-door version. The station wagon was the most expensive body style, begging at $2,550. In total, Chevrolet sold 37,500 examples of their 300 Deluxes (no including station wagons). Again, the majority were powered by six-cylinder engines, with 10,500 being fitted with a V8.

The very popular Chevelle Malibu accounted for 241,500 sales (no including the station wagons) in 1966. Unlike the other series, the Malibu range was mostly powered by V8s, accounting for 189,300 units. The Malibu line included the items found in the base 300 and Deluxe series, plus additional design changes and amenities. They had wheelhouse moldings, a slender body sill, and Malibu rear fender nameplates. Other distinguishing features included a hood window-split molding, a rear cove emblem with Chevrolet script above the deck lid. There was a rear cove outline molding surrounding the single-unit rear lights, which had built-in back-up lamps. The station wagons had vertical light units and full-width molding and tailgate Chevelle nameplate.

Inside, the Malibus had cloth and vinyl upholstery. There were a dual-spoke steering wheel and a black crackle-finish on the instrument panel upper section. Other amenities included a rearview mirror and a glove compartment light.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series photo
Malibu Series 36 V8 Sport Coupe
Chassis #: 136176K172607
Auction entries : 1
Bodystyles included a station wagon, sedan, 2- and 4-door hardtop, and a convertible.

For the performance enthusiasts, Chevrolet offered the Chevelle SS-396. These Super Sport models had SS-396 grille and rear cover emblems, Super Sport script on the rear fenders, and twin simulated air intakes. They also had color-accented body sill, unique wheel covers, five nylon red-stripe tires, and rear fender lower moldings. The interiors were all vinyl with a bench front seat. These vehicles were available as either a 2-door hardtop or a convertible.

Powering the SS-396 was an overhead valve V8 displacing 396 cubic-inches and delivering an impressive 325 horsepower. They had a down-draft four-barrel carburetor, five main bearings, and featured hydraulic valve lifters. They rode on 7.75x14 inches and had a heavy-duty three-speed gearbox with floor shift controls.


by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012

Related Reading : Chevrolet Chevelle History

The Chevelle was introduced on September 26, 1963, as a mid-sized vehicle for the Chevrolet fleet. It was basically a smaller version of the Impala. Muscle cars were associated with small vehicles with low weight and very few amenities but large amounts of horsepower from massive engines. The entire Detroit market had been stricken by creating faster, more vehicles. The Chevelle flirted with this....
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Related Reading : Chevrolet Chevelle History

One of General Motors most successful vehicles, the Chevelle was a mid-sized car that was introduced in 1964 and was produced until 1977. The Chevelle models ranged from economical little family cars to commanding coupes and stunning convertibles. The Malibu was originally the top trim level in the Chevelle line which eventually replaced the Chevelle name entirely after 1977. Based on the reengineered....
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1966 Chevelle Series
$2,965-$31,400
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Series Price Range: $2,185 - $2,965

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Other 1966 Chevrolet Models
$2,480 - $2,950

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
289,860
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 194.40 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 365.00hp
$2,235 - $2,860
374,894
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 400.00hp
$2,100 - $4,300
72,272
115.00 in.
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,300 - $3,000
379,872
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 193.99 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 275.00hp
8 cyl., 386.00 CID., 360.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,185 - $2,965
63,006
115.00 in.
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 350.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,800 - $3,000
369,106
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 263.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 275.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 350.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,200 - $3,020

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