1966 Chevrolet Chevelle for sale $24,995
| 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle $24,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $24,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
At first glanceand#44; you might be thinking this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe is a niceand#44; but kind of ordinary car. But look a little closer: the bright red paint is eye-catchingand#44; the black interior is beautifully finishedand#44; and theres a fresh 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood. If you want a Chevelle but you dont want to be like everyone elseand#44; perhaps this 300 is a smarter choice. But before I get ahead of myselfand#44; lets have a look at the bodywork. The Chevelle was Chevys mid-sized carand#44; and in 1966 the 3-door sedan looked purposeful and even intimidating; this is what the racers bought. In 1999and#44; this one was treated to a respectable bare-metal paint job in bright Regal Redand#44; but I think the builder was careful not to make it too niceand#44; because drawing attention isnt what a car like this is about. Instead it looks good enough to get a thumbs-up on the roadand#44; and youll definitely be proud to be seen behind the wheeland#44; but if you light up the tires and spray hotand#44; melted tire rubber onto the quarter panelsand#44; welland#44; you wont worry about it very much at all. There no fake SS emblems hereand#44; adding to the illusionand#44; although tinted windows are a bit intimidating. Chrome is quite niceand#44; the stainless has been polishedand#44; but the overall look is very factory-correct and not over-done. Fans of authenticity will be especially pleased with the interiorand#44; which features a front bench seatand#44; black vinyl upholstery and a minimum of frills. The materials and patterns are authentic reproductionsand#44; giving it a very pleasant atmosphere inside that is comfortable and inviting. Matching black door panels are crisply rendered and the carpets have the original weave to themand#44; so they look rightand#44; too. Its still got the original gaugesand#44; but a Sun tach has been mounted on the A-pillarand#44; mostly where it wont be noticed but can still be seen easily. You may also note that an AM/FM/CD/USB/Bluetooth head unit was installed in the dash and powers a custom speaker box in the trunk with a pair of subwoofers. The remote is for the alarm and kill switchand#44; and theres a full-sized trunk and relocated battery in the trunk. So about that engine. Its a fresh 350 cubic inch crate motor thats a nice fit in the big engine bay. With under 2000 miles on the installand#44; it runs great and has no issuesand#44; and uses standard horsepower-builders like an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifoldand#44; plus a set of long-tube headers. Chevy Orange paint makes it look rightand#44; and a bunch of chrome dress-up adds some great pop to the otherwise satin black engine bay. Power steering is a welcome option on a car this sizeand#44; but its still got manual brakesand#44; a tie to it street-fighter origins. The recent exhaust system features cut-outs that surely sound magnificent when theyre uncorkedand#44; but keep them buttoned up and it has a mellow V8 burble that never gets annoying. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission has quick reflexes and the 10-bolt rear end wont complain. Recent Torque Thrust wheels offer a period performance look and carry fat 225/60/15 BFG rubber. Theres more here than meets the eyeand#44; and one drive will convince you that whats under the hood is what mattersand#44; not some fake SS badges. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 46.0% below market avg. What's this? |