1966 dodge charger, the leader of the dodger rebellion!

[@gary9426]

Crazy on you-Heart

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah buddy right out of the gate Ann and Nancy Wilson are bad asses =)

[@johnboydTx]

I was close but no cigar 😂👏👏👏👏👏👏 well done sir 👍✌️🤠

[@gary9426]

@@johnboydTx Thanks! 👍

[@farcohollis1369]

Bigger 361 V8

[@RJGuitar07]

Wrong era for the car.

[@ronmailloux8655]

This car is awesome. Ive never seen one up close in person they are so rare.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@jerrycallender7604]

I had one of these - 383 4V..the snazziest interior of ANY car of the period..better than the 300.

[@What.its.like.]

Wow that’s awesome thank you so much for sharing your car with us

[@alanblanes2876]

1966 was an incredible year. Jay Leno is right about the calibre of cars from that year.

[@billolsen4360]

You were a lucky dog, Jerry. Hope you kept her!

[@jerrycallender7604]

Well, my first car was a 1960 SAAB - 3 cylinder 2-stroke, then my first new car was a 1964 Chrysler 300 convertible, then, for the next 25 or so years I might have 3-4 cars at any one time, changing them like some people change socks...Corvette, Volvos, Rolls-Royce, Imperials, Cadillacs, Packards, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and more lost to distant memory. Gramma and Mama were 'Chrysler gals'. My first car memory was going with Mama buying a 1950 Coronet DeLuxe, then 1954 New Yorker coupe, 1955 DeSoto Coronado, 1958 Belvedere, 1961 Polara,1962 Dart 440 then Mama bought a 1963 Coupe de Ville and in 1968 she intended to buy a Fleetwood but switched to Buick when no one at the Cadillac store would talk to her. During the 2000's, it was a 1991 Isuzu Amigo, 2005 Roush Mustang, 2010 Honda Ridgeline and 2003 F-150 Lightning. I now have a 2003 Isuzu Sport I bought when I moved to Tucson and Mama's last car - a 1991 Park Avenue, which has been maintained with the proverbial 'open checkbook'.@@billolsen4360

[@albertcarello619]

@jerrycallender7...: Even the 383 2 barrel V8 is no slouch! It's the standard V8 in Dodge Polaras, Chrysler Newport, and some PLYMOUTHs I think.

[@RJGuitar07]

This was my favorite car at the time. I tried to lobby my Dad to buy one and it almost worked. Two doors down (in Detroit of course) was a man who worked for Chrysler and he arranged for us to borrow one for the weekend. My Dad got it up to 100 while driving up to see my Grandma that weekend. I remember sitting in the REAR bucket seat. All that being said.... 1. GTO 2. Charger by far over all the others!

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome story thank you so much for sharing those memories =) Sweet choices

[@RJGuitar07]

@@What.its.like. Thanks You! Are you somewhere between NYC and Virginia or are you further west in PA? I am driving down in an '87 Supra I got from a collector in NYC next month and may stop off and see you if it is not too far out of the way. Thanks

[@What.its.like.]

I’m from Western Pennsylvania but if you wanted maybe we could set up a place? Depending on what’s going on might be able to meet you

[@Motomack1042]

The trunk is accessible from the inside on these Chargers. There are two releases in the trunk that allow the divider panel to fold down into the trunk giving you storage space and access to the rear storage area from the trunk. Providing storage from the back of the front seats all the way into the trunk. Unique and cool vehicle

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you so much for that correction, I wish I had access to the trunk

[@ernielaw]

Yes that was a unique feature for any non- hatchback to have a fold down rear seat in the sixties. The Mustang fastback was another car with the same feature. It seems all cars made today come with fold down seats.

[@timothysotelo3868]

This was such a well designed car and one of the best interiors in 66

[@DennisNieves-fm4sl]

One of the most beautiful muscle cars ever made... inside and out. And has one of the best looking dashboards. GTO 1 Charger 2

[@What.its.like.]

Groovy choices

[@DennisNieves-fm4sl]

@@What.its.like. Great job filming this one. The panels must have taken several stampings to press them out. I love how you close in on the body lines. This car has an awesome wide fold on the door running all the way back. Very unique. While the 69 may be the greatest muscle car of all, this fastback is just so damn good looking. And red is the perfect color.

[@elfthreefiveseven1297]

Easy one for me. The Charger. I looked at a 66 Charger with a 383 4bbl 4-speed when I was attending my A-School in the Navy, But being a fresh E-2 I could not afford it. Wanted one ever since. The instrument panel is an Electroluminescent Display, In fact the image on the wiki page is a 1966 Dodge Charger. Even today has a futuristic glow to it.

[@napoleoneinstein2487]

Had a '66 50 years ago. dark green with black interior. Original 383 replaced with 440. 4-speed. Of all the cars I wished I'd kept this would be the one.

[@OLDS98]

Thank you Jay. The charger has indeed come a long way. The graphics and footage look great. The interesting thing.. the 2023 Charger is shorter than this car in length and the new Charger is classified as fullsized. You really are doing a great job with these videos and bringing these models to the channel. One thing I have come to appreciate and understand are the details and how they paid attention to the details of the cars in the past.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you it means a lot last year we got heavy into 30s cars this year I want to go heavy into 60s cars as well as cover everything that we’ve been covering 40s 50s 30s lol definitely want to do more 40s cars this year as well. 40s cars are harder to find. I really like muscle cars hoping to cover some more this year

[@SnowMonkVX]

Nice, informative / in-depth video. I grew up with my father's '66 Charger (still has, all original), that led me to find a revive a '67 Charger recently. Very cool cars, very love / hate cars. They where ahead of their time.

[@What.its.like.]

=) happy you dig this one to me this is the best era of charger it's a big car they get huge after this

[@robertwatkins364]

1966 - 67 Dodge definitely got it right with the Charger! The way I understand it, the only way to tell the difference between the two years on these is the 67 has little square turn signal indictators on top of the fenders. These are beautiful cars!

[@danielulz1640]

I think that you could get the fender top indicators on the 66. The big difference is that the 67 did not have a full length center console and could seat three passengers in the rear.

[@hotrodray6802]

I ordered a new 66, loaded. 66 had no fender wings, 67 did 67 upholstery is sewn vertically 67 had plain plastic Coronet steering wheel, not fake wood 67 had dual master cylinder 66 had 361, 2 bbl 67 had 383, 2 bbl. 67 had 440 V8 like Coronet RT, no 440 in 66 66, 318 was a poly head 67, 318 was an LA straight valve cover That's about it, except a few scattered options. Miss my 66

[@ssgemeritus2115]

I remember as a young lad of 12 years in 1966 and just starting to get into cars. My stepdad came home and said he was considering buying a new Charger. My brother (13 yo) and I were ecstatic. We were going to be the coolest kids riding around in that beauty! Then he came home from the dealer.............with a Polara 4-door sedan.

[@Elvis20101]

I had a silver 383 4 barrel, 727 auto, red interior. - Brisbane Australia. Great car

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =)

[@DesiluTrek]

Our family had a '66 Polara 500 (metallic green w/black vinyl hardtop) that had the same Charger spinner hubcaps that I loved. It's the first car in my memory that we had (born in late '62).

[@bobmccurdy8881]

I've always loved the first generation. Pontiac - Dodge.

[@donhathaway3234]

The best looking interior built in my 70 years!

[@richardweyland116]

While this is not my favorite Charger body style, there are some cool features like the full side to side tail lights with the Charger emblem. The interior is a masterpiece of industrial design. The instrument cluster is a work of art and is illuminated by electroluminescent paint, not bulbs. The seats and console are gorgeous. I hope to own one before I kick the bucket.

[@hedgehog5001]

A 67 in metallic peppermint green with a tan interior does it for me.

[@NeedtoSpeak]

There is no way to accurately convey just how revolutionary this vehicle styling was in 1966. What’s funny is that in retrospect, I don’t think it was fully appreciated back then. Looking at it today is mind blowing…..so today, I would take the this car over the GTO.

[@Jerry-ok8gj]

Beautiful machine! Truly a classic! Thanks for the video.

[@johnwelch6490]

Entire car turns into a double bed with the seats and trunk folded down.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s great to know I thought only the Marlin did that

[@P_RO_]

Back before we knew any better a guy I worked with had one of these in near-perfect condition save for the totally worn out 383 and the badly faded paint. Not knowing much (nor did I at that young age) he asked me to help him drop in a 413 and auto trans he had, so we planned a weekend to do the swap. Turned out that it became a long-term project because nothing fit or hooked up the same, but eventually he got it in and it was fast and fun. I donated an 8-track player to the project which he hung under the dash. Lost track of him and the car but I now shudder to think what we did to what would be a very collectible car as nice as this one. WYR a GTO would be nice but it's Charger and Charger for me, preferably with the 426.

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

The first time I saw a '66 Charger I was a senior in high school and was riding home on good old bus #26. Pulling into our school parking lot was a red Charger. I fell in love instantly! Move over Karen Pfender (my dream girl at the time). There is only room in my heart for one gorgeous creature at a time and the Charger wins. The styling was perfect. The interior was perfect. The size was perfect. To me, from 1964 through 1970, MoPar was the absolute best styled vehicles beating Ford by two miles and GM by one mile!

[@What.its.like.]

Great story =) thank you for sharing that memory

[@ernielaw]

I would easily choose the Charger from the first scenario, but the Marlin is one of my all time favorites.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@bparksiii6171]

First choice 66 Charger, second, 66 Marlin to match it and throw in a 66 Mustang 2+2 fastback, and Barracuda too. Great find loved the Charger and Cougar grilles with the headlights hid and the Charger's wide tail light, also liked the wide taillight on the 65 Buick Skylark.

[@bparksiii6171]

Also thanks for getting to the 56 Roadmaster yesterday. That one is outstanding in the green color, and 4 door hardtop, another Buick i wished I could buy, I can one up the other Jay with the color combo, but not the speed, Leno's 55 will do 135 mph with no sweat, but that 56 with those rear AC vents wont let me sweat either. When I was a boy seeing the tri-five Roadmasters back then I named them the "fat trunks ' because of the flat tailfin like the lesser Buicks, giving the trunk lid a humpback look, but I always liked the 54-56 Roadmasters especially the 56 with the suspender trim on the trunk.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices I was going to add 66 charger and Plymouth barracuda to the would you rather segment but I didn’t because the Dodge is much bigger car and was more expensive

[@1936Studebaker]

The roof line/C pillar on these 1966 Chargers reminds my of the roof line/C pillar on an 65-67 Rambler Marlin.

[@What.its.like.]

In my opinion, Dodge charger stole the roof line, but the roof lines aren’t the same upon further examination

[@61rampy65]

@@What.its.like. The Marlin came out a year before the Charger.

[@1936Studebaker]

But it does make you take a second look are relies how similar the styling was between the two brands@@What.its.like.

[@What.its.like.]

Yes that’s what I’m saying amc did the car circuits with the tarpon for years taking it to various car shows if you look at that roofline and the charger roofline they are very similar the tarpon would become the marlin

[@gmck91204]

The triangular “Dodge Crest” on the grille of that ‘66 Charger is known as a “Fratzog”. I’m speculating that it’s meant to represent a stylized, “Space Age” rendering of the equilateral triangle that represents the Greek letter “delta”, or “D”, as in Dodge. This “Fratzog” first appeared on the front hood, trunk lid, and wheel covers of full-size 1963 Dodges.

[@patrickwayne3701]

The fratzog is Gigantic on the 61's.

[@1575murray]

The pictured 318 LA V8 engine was introduced in 1967. 1966 cars used the older poly 318. Both engines were shared with Plymouth. The 361 was only available in 1966 and was discontinued in cars in favor of the 383. Both engines had trouble passing a gas station.

[@albertcarello619]

@1575murray: The 4 BARREL 383 cubic inch V8 requires premium leaded fuel and lots of it.

[@albertcarello619]

@1575murray: The 318 V8 and 361 V8 as they aged also required premium leaded fuel as carbon deposits would build up in these engines.

[@1575murray]

@@albertcarello619 The 383 was one of the best engines Chrysler ever made. It had plenty of torque to move big heavy cars but could rev to higher RPM due to its short stroke and large bore. It didn't get good fuel economy but who cared in 1966?

[@albertcarello619]

@@1575murray Exactly when gasoline was still cheap. Both regular leaded and premium leaded ⛽ gas.

[@61rampy65]

I just made an almost identical comment, but I hadn't seen yours yet. A 383 4bbl anything is a pretty fast car. They were very strong engines.

[@nigellanjuat3294]

Coolest dodge charger ever 👍📈💯

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@fidobite3798]

My 8th grade science teacher had this model Charger in gold. I remember telling her if she ever wanted to sell it I would be driving in a couple of years & would love to have a shot at it. 😂

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for sharing those memories =)

[@tigre7739]

Beautiful inside and out!🤩 I do love all the WYR selections, and that particular Galaxies is 🔥 IMO. I would still be inclined though to pick the GTO, in the second, I do really like the funky Marlin, but would pick the Charger. 😎 Video

[@61rampy65]

That 66 Ford was the 7-Litre model and used Ford's new 428 engine. Very rare. Jay Leno talked his dad into buying one new!

[@leewilliams2094]

The 1966 Charger was intended to be the first production car with turbine motor but Chrysler canceled the turbine for the Charger. The 1963 Chrysler turbine car had very similar interior themes

[@gregmosk]

Morgantown is a fun place to visit. I highly recommend going there is you want to view some beautiful cars. Thank you.

[@What.its.like.]

That place is awesome all the guy and girls are car people, which is super awesome.. love that place =)

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Love the Dashboard. 😊

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

Instead of using your camera to measure glove boxes, you should use a different item that everyone can relate to for size like a cellphone or a bag of some sort. Overall good videos and information

[@timothysotelo3868]

WYR. Take the Charger. I already had the 66 Galaxy back in 78

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Super cool style. I like all those choices.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@middleclassretiree]

Wow thank you Jay for this one I’ve always loved these 66/67 charges especially the 66’s as dodge cheapened up on the interiors of the 67’s but they are still stunning cars from every aspect. Then as a bonus you included a 66 parklane in the would you rather segment and those are special to me as I had a beautiful example with the 428 super marauder 2dr fastback that I sweetened up with a police interceptor cam and heads basically making it a 428 super cobra jet those engines were definitely under rated from the factory to start with. For the would you rather I’ll take the 66 charger and in the second round it’s the 66 mercury parklane with the S55 option and I’ll have 2 beautiful cars one of which will be a total sleeper

[@What.its.like.]

Great insight and information thank you so much for sharing all that =)

[@Radiowild]

These were especially nice cars. Problem was that they never lasted too long here in the northeast. What I remembered was that in the summer, that rear glass was a greenhouse if left in a parking lot more than 1 hour. The 318 was anemic for this car. Had a friend with a 67 with a 383 and it earned my respect. In your "Rather" segment, I'd take the 66 GTO (despite the longer wheelbase) and the 66 Merc since I had a 65 and I thought the 66 had better aesthetics.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing all that information and insight greatly appreciate it. Great choices too. =)

[@_Tulsa_]

Thank you I've been waiting a long time for this❤

[@What.its.like.]

You bet I’ve been meaning to get to it =)

[@danielulz1640]

The panel between the trunk and the back seat drops down into the trunk and you can load long things through the trunk lid.

[@What.its.like.]

It didn’t look like that was the case I know that’s the case with the Plymouth barracuda. It would be awesome if that is the case I didn’t have access to the trunk.

[@danielulz1640]

​@@What.its.like.the latches are on the trunk side and the panel drops down into the trunk to level out the load floor. Look closely at the commercial that you showed and you will see long items being loaded from the rear.

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Lovely Styling ❤ 😊

[@johnboydTx]

WYR first 3 yes 🥰 Charger for group 2 White with sand interior and a 4 spd 😍😂 A coworker bought one from the auction crushed roof 😕 We cut the top off and drove it around about 3 months proving the drive train before cutting it up 😯 😞...... We cut up a lot of muscle cars 😢🤷💔 Great Episode Happy Motoring ✌️🤠

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices thank you so much for sharing that story even though it was kind of sad to see it or hear it get crushed up at the end should’ve kept it Dodge charger convertibles are pretty rare lol

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Bucket list car for sure

[@What.its.like.]

I want to drive one and compare it to a 67 Marlin, which is another car that I really want to drive very similar cars. We’ve discussed the roof line and episodes past how the charger and Marlin looked very similar.

[@steved1387]

Contrary to what an earlier poster said, the engine in this Charger is not a poly 318, it is a big-block. You can tell because in Mopar big-blocks, the distributor is at the front of the engine, while small-blocks put them at the rear. The funny thing about a poly 318 is that it's actually heavier than most big-blocks and, because it is canted wide, it looks larger in the engine bay, though it has far less power. I had one in a '64 Plymouth Belvedere and found it to be a very torquey engine, but not in a way that would win you stoplight races. I thought it was funny how the 361 had a 0-60 of 5.7, but the 383 was 6.3. ;) I love the '66 and '67 Charger because of the cool interior and the Buck Rogers electroluminescent dashboard, which glows at night. As a result of this, my answer to the Would You Rather? question is; 1. Dodge Charger 2. Pontiac GTO 3. Ford Galaxie 4. AMC Marlin Thanks for the vid!

[@stephenkeever6029]

GTO and the Marlin! Did you get a new camera recently? The image quality has been really excellent the past week or so.

[@What.its.like.]

I’ll have to go back and see what the very first episode was but I’ve had it for the last two times of going to Classic auto Mall 1962 dodge Lancer GT was the very first episode with it and you can see everything in that car All the episodes since have been killer with that camera Not to say the go pro was bad but didn’t give the depth that the DJI pocket 3 gives

[@stephenkeever6029]

Yes the GoPro was fine but this DJI has such amazing color depth!@@What.its.like.

[@luisvelasco316]

WYR 1: Charger. Gotta love that "front grill by Norelco"! WYR 2: Marlin, if only to explain to people that it's NOT a Charger. A guy at the local Cars and Coffee has one with a front bench and column shifter; sadly, no front-to-back console.

[@middleclassretiree]

It’s more than likely he has a 67 then, 66 was the only year for the full consul and buckets

[@mwyatt222]

My uncle worked for the Steakley bros dealerships in Tx as an executive from the 50s til early 80s. They sold every major brand. l remember me & my cousin could drive any cars on the used lot in the 70s except the vettes. l always wanted to drive a purple charger or the other mopars from the 60s but he rarely took them in on trade in even if they came from his dealership. l remember hin telling me most of those mopars after 4-6 years are rusted out b/c bad design and water collection areas worse than almost any other car except a beetle. He said most of them wind up at the crusher. lve never forgotten that and always thought if people back then knew what classics they were going to be more wouldve been saved. They made 1000s of all those models. they were very popular but people back then saw cars as disposable b/c they were so cheap compared to today. Most were paid off in 2 years and people got a new one so rust wasnt an issue.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing that story what great memories What was your favorite car you drove on his lot?

[@mwyatt222]

l bought a 69 AMX 390 4peed from him but my fave was a car my cousin got which was a plain jane 64 Biscayne 4 dr. 283 2sp that was as new still in the 70s. l remember that car as being the best value/bang for your buck utilitarian vehicle the US ever produced. lt ran silently. lt would cruise 70mph all day and run cool hauling a horse trailer. @@What.its.like.

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Jay!: Those early Chargers are kind of interesting! The gauge package is nice in that one. Personally, my favorite Charger is the 1968. WYR's. . .going with the '66 Galaxie! and the Marlin! The Galaxie is a big car too, but they had the 7 litre version with enough go power. The Marlin I like because its quite a bit smaller, and I like small or medium sized cars mostly. I just think it would be COOL to have one!

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices I’m totally with you on the Marlin. I think it had better overall package. I’d like to sit back to seat could fold down into a bed, charger couldn’t do that.

[@albertcarello619]

@JeffreyHall-ct: That would have been something if AMC and Chrysler merged with each other back in this time!

[@djplonghead5403]

Over a 6 foot rear space is impressive!

[@arthurdybowski5615]

Just a bit of history, this particular Charger was distended to be the first production turbine car. Future emissions and costs were the downfall of its introduction. The production design changes were in the works when it was canceled.

[@What.its.like.]

But the turbine car predates this by three years I’ve read that they wanted to put turbine power in the 66 charger =)

[@aleksinfroid4644]

0:42 I like blind spot chik.

[@garyeagleson5634]

😊😂

[@Frank-sf1wh]

Charger all the way! I have very strong opinions of mopar.

[@albertchavez2693]

66 Charger :)))))

[@hcombs0104]

For WYR, I'll take all three for the first scenario, the Charger for the second....I like the '67 Marlin better than the '66. I have to do some research on the print ad you showed. I thought that model looked like doomed NBC anchorwoman Jessica Savitch.

[@stephenholland5930]

The Dodge rebellion girl was Pamela Austin - still going at 82 years old now.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices =) Pamela Austin

[@61rampy65]

Dodge calls that emblem on the grille a 'fratzog'. I have no idea what that means. The 66 had the old 318 which had 'polyspherical' combustion chambers and funny looking valve covers. That engine dates back to the mid 50's, but was a strong engine. 67 and newer has the 318 LA engine, which was an enlarged 273, and also the engine pictured at 2:40. Also a strong engine. The 66-70 Chargers had the absolute best looking hidden headlights of any car. I have a question: do you review that particular car or that model in general. I notice that you never point out any paint flaws, dents, stuff that doesn't work, etc. I liked those Chargers, but the 68-70 was way more muscular looking. Oh, and I subbed after watching the Corvair video from a year ago. I like your channel more every day!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for pointing that out 318 poly lol I don’t point out the paint flaws or any flaws to leave it to the viewer to discover I shoot these in first person so it’s like you looking at these cars Hoping to drive some this year and that will be a first person experience as well =) I look forward to your input you’ve been with the channel for awhile I mean it when I say this is a community I look for people who have been here awhile in comments =)

[@joeseeking3572]

Ah, the irrepressible Dodge rebellion girl Pamela Austin ! Not as classicly perfect as the 68, the 66-67 was still a handsome muscular design. Much, much better than the unfortunate Marlin. The elctroluminesent guarges at night are a thing of beauty - too bad you could not get a shot of that. That Dodge emblem by the way, is a 'fratzog' Began use in 62, no clue what it means and reaearch says 'nothing'. They should have put in a pass through for the trunk, woud have been both very novel for the time and much more practical. WYR: Charger, Charger :)

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices glad you dig this episode. I found out in comments that there was a pass-through. I just missed it. I didn’t have access to the truck. Evidently there was a part that hinged up pass through.

[@denniscarroll7696]

1966-67 Dodge Charger overall body design was "purpose-built" to compete in NASCAR Grand National racing, not like the '69 Chargers that had aerodynamic add-ons, like the flush grill treatment on the '69 Charger 500 with that grill borrowed from the '68 Coronet and the rear window "plug" which contributed to a smaller opening on the trunk, then later adding the full nose cone and wing. Wind tunnel tests were performed on small-scale models of the '66 Chargers and David Pearson drove the #6, Cotton Owens-prepared Charger in NASCAR, in fact, you can see Elvis Presley 'drive' this car in the 1968 movie "Speedway."

[@ColtonRMagby]

WYR 1: All of them. WYR 2: All of them. NTT: Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar. You hardly ever see rear bucket seats.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah, bucket seats in the rear. It’s a rarity. I don’t know if any other car off the top of my head that has that feature. It’s not that song or band good guess though

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@What.its.like. The closest I can think of is an Audio A4 2.0T Quattro, but that's a 2-seat bench.

[@clarencesmith2305]

Charger on the first one and the Marlin on the second one.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@clarencesmith2305]

@@What.its.like. I'm a bit eccentric when it comes to the cars I would own.

[@johnboydTx]

Heart ❤️ .. Barracuda

[@What.its.like.]

Great guess gary9426 just got it heart crazy on you

[@aw-md6oi]

I bet that people i know would still have their black 66.That would have been a great retirment wad of cash.

[@What.its.like.]

Or the fountain of youth ( depending on engine ) with foot to the floor =)

[@stevespatola763]

The first Chargers were the best looking.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@seed_drill7135]

I’d take the Charger in both cases.

[@georl1]

Hmmmm, I'll take the Charger, the Marlin and the Ford Galaxy.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices

[@richardwarren7492]

WYR 1: All of them - WYR 2: Dodge.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices =)

[@dennislettich4035]

Was wondering why the high beam indicator was on the floor and why visibility is better due to white interior???? The cargo area is accessible from the trunk and expands by folding the hinged trunk panel. Also, the 383-2 bbl was not available in '66.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for those corrections. I didn’t know that there was a access through the trunk to the backseat just like the Plymouth barracuda but I didn’t see access when I was in the back maybe I just missed it.

[@seed_drill7135]

Was that a/c aftermarket?

[@danielulz1640]

Yes, not Mopar.

[@rogersmith5292]

Thru the trunk that rear panel will drop down.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much fir that I didn’t have access to the trunk

[@gmck91204]

You must have those 0-60 times wrong. I used to drive a ‘63 Dodge “440” with a 318/230, and though an excellent and long-lived engine, I doubt it did 0-60 in 8.5 seconds; the best GTO of the era would do 60 in, like, 7.5 seconds. The top speed I could ever get it up to was 107, and it took about a minute to get from 106 to 107. You list the 361 as having a 5.7 second time (no way!), which is an even better time than the very powerful and excellent 383, which you list at 6.3 seconds.

[@What.its.like.]

Here is where I got all the information from it’s all just baseline numbers driver is definitely going to be able to change those numbers a little bit. I had a 2001 Honda Odyssey van that paper said does 0 to 60 and 8 1/half seconds, but I was able to get it to go a lot faster than that. I wasn’t driving it the way that they were driving it, but those are all baseline numbers www.automobile-catalog.com/make/dodge/charger_1gen/charger_1gen/1966.html#gsc.tab=0 The cool thing about this site is it gives all the 0 to 60 times and average fuel economy numbers for all engines and transmissions that were available for that cars and some trucks going clear back to 1945 but as previously mentioned, driver has a lot to with how fast the vehicle is driven. Everybody drives completely different.

[@Mike-x9h5f]

never heard of a front chair in a car

[@What.its.like.]

Another term for seat

[@JubileeValence]

Gen 1: Coronet "extraordinaire"; From that very day forward we have the Charger. And it still exists today. 5:53 "wedge" brakes We were there You were not Cheers!

[@What.its.like.]

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[@1575murray]

But AMC/Rambler introduced the Marlin the previous year.

[@What.its.like.]

Yes =)

[@bobblowhard8823]

So, what engine is in this Charger? You failed to mention that.

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[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

Pontiac and Rambler for me. This Charger looks like a fun car; but I've always had more of a soft spot for the '68 and '69 Chargers. Btw, does anyone know the name of the cute blonde? (Asking for a friend.)

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices the blonde in the commercial is Pamela Austin

[@stevespatola763]

But likely she is an old lady now. I was 19 in 66, so I too am old but good!

[@jeffreykurth2703]

The Ford then the Marlin.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices

[@terribelbliss9646]

Galaxie and charger.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Could it be Crazy on You byr Heart? I will always take the Goat.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choice gary9426 just beat you for title

[@christopherlucy1772]

I d pick the charger..u might compare it to a corvette..small block or a Shelby mustang though..?

[@What.its.like.]

Both of those options cost a lot more. Shelby Mustang was like $5000. Corvette was right up there with it.

[@retrobilly1719]

ChargerMarlin

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices

[@gerry-p9x]

The dodge rebellion wants. You

[@What.its.like.]

Aw man, what a missed opportunity that was haha

[@automatedelectronics6062]

A single exhaust on a Charger with a "B" or "RB' block engine??? Whatever engine was in it I'd make sure it got dual exhaust. As far as available engines go, I have seen lot's of 1966 Chargers with the 318 V8, 383 V8 or the 426 Hemi. I have never seen one with a 361 V8. I just wonder, when they show the option of the 426 V8, could it include the wedge and the Hemi? I know for a fact that you could get a 426 wedge in a 1965 Coronet. I've seen one. In the 1965 Coronet owners manual, it listed both 426 engines. However, if you wanted the 426 Hemi in a 1965 Coronet, they weren't sold for the street and only for factory-built race cars. In 1966, the 426 Hemi was available in streetable cars, although not so practical. The Rambler Marlin is clearly what Dodge copied for the Charger. But, the Marlin was a Rambler, so it ofcourse had an inline 6 standard, with a 3-speed manual. Overdrive was and option on the 3-speed manual or automatic. If it had the 327V8, the Marlin could be a formidable car. However, any stock engine in the Charger was probably faster. But, both Marlin and Charger are cool and I'd be happy to own either. Oh, the paint finish on the Charger reminds me of an Earl Scheib "Diamond Gloss" paint job. Over 20 feet away it would look OK. lol It has add-on A/C. Any Eastern seaboard car, I would have concerns about rust. And that car has an NY license plate. I'll bet there is rust under those rocker mouldings. Although cars don't generally rust often in California, except if the vehicle have lived on the coast. California doesn't put salt on the roads, so that eliminates that rust source.

[@ericgeorgetruckgrilling]

As for the paint job you can call it "stripper paint". Nice from far but far from nice!!

[@What.its.like.]

Great insight and information =)

[@1966-Charger]

I own a '66 with a 361. Came a year before the 383.

[@danielcheatham3400]

GTO, MERCURY

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices

[@thenecromancer01]

12mpg? What is it, the eco model?

[@What.its.like.]

They can’t even better gas mileage if you shut them off at the top of a hill and put it in neutral especially with mechanical brakes cause then you still have brakes.. power brakes take vacuum which is supplied from the engine to stop.. If car companies cared about gas mileage, they would make that a feature on new cars. It would save more gas and stop starting your vehicle at intersections.

[@albertcarello619]

Compare the styling to Rambler Marlin.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree I’ve covered a couple Rambler Marlins and the 67 Marlin were I talked about how the charger kind of stole that fastback profile

[@WilliePierce-go8zg]

66Charger

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choice =)

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Wait...how could the 361 do 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, but the 383 was slower? does not make sense. Oh, well.

[@What.its.like.]

Here is where I got those figures it doesn’t say what rear end is in it www.automobile-catalog.com/make/dodge/charger_1gen/charger_1gen/1966.html#gsc.tab=0

[@jackgaul7376]

Let me go crazy on you by heart and as far as the first set of cars I'll take all three and as far as the second I would take the charger

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices =)

[@fob1xxl]

NEVER liked this design. The car is TOO BIG for that roofline !

[@jumpsuite]

You got your facts wrong

[@What.its.like.]

www.automobile-catalog.com/make/dodge/charger_1gen/charger_1gen/1966.html#gsc.tab=0 www.conceptcarz.com/s9655/dodge-charger.aspx