1966 Dodge Charger Hardtop

The 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger Fastback Coupe finished in Silver was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to sell between $125,000-$150,000. It is equipped with a 426 cubic-inch V8 with hemispherical heads, and rated at 425 horsepower. It is mated to a four-speed manual transmission and had four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Since its inception the car has undergone a restoration with all items believed to be correct matching number parts except possibly the transmission. The odometer reads 22,682.

The Dodge Charger was intended to be companies new flagship. It was first introduced at the 1966 Rose Bowl held on January 1st. Delivery began mid-year. The Charger was designed and built to combat other marque's muscle cars such as the Barracudda and the Mustang. Their 2+2 design and street performance had been gaining much popularity and Dodge wanted in on the action.

It is believed that only two Dodge Chargers with a Hemi engine, four-speed manual gearbox, silver exterior, and red interior are known to exist in modern times. At the conclusion of the auction, this vehicle was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006