34 thoughts on “History/Breakdown: 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi”

1. Always liked the styling of the 66 !!

2. Almost had a 66 383, car, they sold it before I could get there

3. Always Loved that old charger look. I had a 66 dodge cornet wagon I bought from my dad for a dollar when I was in High School. It had a 318 V8 in it. I beat the hell out of that old car I couldn’t kill it. I remember doing a power burn out with it in the High School parking lot. I dug a hole about 2 or 3 inches deep in the pavement and filled the whole lot up with smoke. Finally sold that old wagon for 100 dollars it had a lot of rust on it and this old man that bought it said to me it’s all lit up. I laughed and said what more do you want for 100 bucks. He drove off in it. Those were the days you could buy nice used cars for 100 to 300 dollars and get a high performance car for 500 dollars.

4. This was my first Mopar !

5. Awesome

6. Love that Charger styling. Was able to buy one new in 69. Still think about that car and fast performance to this day!

7. That’s not a 66,…… the 66’s did not have tilt / pop up headlights! The 67’s had tilt headlights. Check your info.

   1. Yeah they did. The 66s had hideaway headlights.

   2. Hideaway headlights was an option in 66

   3. I think you should check your info.

   4. Brian James Peters You’d better do some more research. 1966 Dodge Charger Options below : & No mention of any tilt headlights,….. although more bells & whistle’s (options) became available on the 67 in which the tilt headlights were standard.
      Performance:
      361 V8 (2-bbl., single exhaust).
      383 V8 (4-bbl., dual exhaust).
      426 V8 (Hemi dual 4-bbl., dual exhaust).
      Automatic transmission.
      4-speed transmission (361, 383, 426 V8s only).
      Power brakes.
      Power steering.
      Sure Grip differential.
      Heavy duty suspension package – heavy duty springs, shocks, front and rear.
      Trailer towing package.

      Comfort and Convenience:
      Air conditioning, integral with heater. (N.A. with 361 V8 with 4-speed transmission.)
      Remote control, outside rear view mirror.
      Inside glare resistant mirror.
      Electric window lifts.
      Tinted windshield or windshield and windows.
      Retractable seat belts (front and rear).
      Transistorized radio.
      Trunk compartment light.
      Emergency flasher.
      Parking brake warning light.
      Electric clock, mounted on center console.

      Appearance:
      White sidewall tires.
      Bumper guards, front and rear

      Trailer Towing Package:
      Maximum cooling system with high-capacity radiator.
      Larger transmission oil cooler.
      Larger, 7-blade fan.
      Fan shroud.
      Radiator air seals.
      Heavy-duty performance axle, 3.23 ratio.
      Heavy-duty suspension, front and rear.
      Special 11 diameter, heavy-duty brakes (not self-adjusting).
      Heavy-duty, turn signal flasher.
      Heavy-duty, stoplight switch.
      Wide rim, 5.5 K wheels.
      Automatic transmission required. (N.A. with 426 Hemi, 440 Magnum V8s, or with 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission.)

      Heavy Duty Suspension Package:
      Heavy duty torsion bars.
      Heavy duty ball joints.
      Heavy duty rear springs.
      Heavy duty sway bar.

      The Mopar related information found in this section is believed to be accurate. The 440magnum Network assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in anything that is referenced by or linked to and from this site. This information is provided “as is” and was obtained from Chrysler Corporation, WWW, Books and other Reference Materials.

   5. Wesley Hoke, that is indeed a 66, note the top of the front fender and you will see the lack of a turn signal indicator, 66 .

   6. They ALL had the hideaway lights. ALL!!!

8. THAT LOOKS LIKE WHAT THEY USED FOR OLD BATMOBILE

   1. Nope

9. Love them and still do!

10. I had a “plain Jane” ’66…had the 361″ engine in it, but still very cool!

11. Super Cool!❤️

12. I had one silver same exact interior but 4 speed 383 mag bad ads car

13. Beautiful car

14. And a weight all its own …lead sled

15. Awesome car at it’s time, if you had a Hemi, you had a rare car!

16. I had one

17. Hmm? I know of one of those if they still have it

18. Said David Brawner I remember yours.

19. My uncle in Alabama had a 1966 silver with the 383 automatic. He later gave it to his daughter to go to college in it. She later sold it for 500 dollars.

20. Sweet Ride

21. And notice it only has TWO DOORS

    1. Absolutely correct.

22. The second I laid eyes on the 66 Charger I knew I had to have one, I was 17 and bought a Red 66 383 four barrel 4 speed , I simply thought I had the best car in the world.

23. “A look all it’s own”. Meanwhile a year prior

24. Absolutely the best car dodge ever made. I owned several. Wish I still had them all.

25. I had a 66. 383 with 335hp. Beautiful and very fast.

    1. I remember your 66

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