The 10 Quickest Muscle Cars Of 1966

[@garywebb7481]

I had one of those ‘66 tri- powered 442s and boy did it run! It was the four speed holiday coupe, autumn bronze with black vinyl top and bronze interior . Sure miss her today.

[@tking7513]

Anyone would miss that Olds!!! Love the Autumn bronze

[@MrBarrystuart]

"Tacky fast back roof line"? I happen to think the 66 charger looks pretty damn good !

[@chuckselvage3157]

Those Ford R code 427s were something.

[@robertcoleman7556]

What do you have if you have 20 fords and 1 Chevrolet? A junkyard and a ride home

[@Johnnycdrums]

In my opnion, this is the most beautiful and fully optioned out car that Ford ever installed a 427 side oiler in. Driver's side power bucket seat, p.w., AM/FM, power front disc brakes standard equipment, and just listen to this tiger roar. These Galaxies and LTD's with 427 (R) engines, whether in 7 Litre trim or not, should be on this list for fastest cars of 1966. They were big, but not that big, as they all rode upon a 119" wheelbase which is only 3" longer that the GTO.

[@BIGBADWOOD]

According to a KZbin video, Motor Trend tested a 1963 Studebaker Avanti with a R2 supercharged engine in July 1962 and found that it could go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 8 seconds. The car could also reach 100 miles per hour in 12 seconds after reaching 60 miles per hour. Powered by a supercharged 4.7-liter V8 engine rated at 289 horsepower, the Avanti could reach a top speed of 178 mph (286 kph), a figure that made it the world's fastest production car upon its introduction. Yes, that was more than a Ferrari 250 GTO was capable of at 174 mph

[@freedomfirst5420]

My friend and I took a 455 out of a Buick Electra, and put it in his '64 Skylark and put dual exhaust on it. It would just smoke the heck out of the tires, if you didn't feather the gas pedal, and it was really quick.

[@dlkline27]

In '66 I was driving a 427/425 Corvette. The only thing that bothered me was running into a Cobra. Never saw one. I didn't run it on the track but road tests in the day put its 1/4 mile time in the 12 second bracket. It was a beast. I ordered it with off road exhaust (drove cops crazy) and knock off aluminum wheels. Wish I still had it.

[@Cartman1949]

1st car when I came home from Nam was a 1966 T-Bird 406 c.i. W/ 2 Holley 4 bbl’s. Love seats in the back. Back in the day

[@eskieman3948]

There was no Ford 406ci engines available in 1966 - they were discontinued after 1963.

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@eskieman3948 ; It probably started life as 390, so he swapped it out. They are both FE blocks.

[@gregkistner1955]

So many great cars back then

[@tbone4646]

I owned car #8 of the 54 produced 1966 Olds W-30's. Post coupe, black pained top and Sierra Mist lower body. Fawn interior. With slicks and headers, ran best of 11.86 @ 116+ mph at Carlsbad Raceway in Carlsbad, CA. The car is now in the REO/Oldsmobile Transportation Museum in Lansing, MI.

[@Wilett614]

MMmmmmm YES Those WERE the DAYS !! Never Rivaled even today .. In 1966 I owned a Shelby GT 350 S Paxton Supercharged ! YES and my best buddy Owned a 1966 Plymouth Satellite GTX . How Those DAYS were Amazing !

[@chaddobson7056]

My grandma ordered a 1966 impala SS with a 327 with a 2 speed power glide transmission. It was $2,800 ordered and sold it in 94 for $4,500 dollars biggest mistake I ever made not buying it from my grandma. $20,000 to $30,000 dollars easy in today’s money it had 30,000 actual miles and looked brand new inside. White on black!

[@thomasthurston6656]

I would bet 60k here in CALIFORNIA SoCal 😊

[@hughjardon5869]

Wow, never knew the Comet was a Ford, always thought it was a Mercury! S/off

[@tedcorey3054]

I remember when those cars were everywhere , I had a '69 442 , W30 , 4 spd .

[@jenniferwineman1669]

Hurst?

[@tedcorey3054]

@@jenniferwineman1669 No , not a Hurst , just a plain old 455

[@jenniferwineman1669]

@@tedcorey3054 nice car man!

[@Wilett614]

YES Totally Agree ESPECIALLY at the local Fast Food DRIVE IN s On a FRIDAY Night !

[@Musclecar1972]

@@tedcorey3054Not in 1969 you didn’t. The 69 was a long stroke 400, the last year for the good 400 was 1967, completely different engine. The 455 didn’t come out till 1970 in the 442, W-30 or any other 442, The 68-69 Hurst Olds had a 455.

[@BrandonLeeBrown]

Not a muscle car, but the 1966 full size Chevy with the 425 horsepower 427 was a beast. The 1966 Cyclone GT test car was a heavily tweaked and modified car. It was far from stock. The test car had non-standard 4.11 gears with a Detroit Locker. The 1966 Cyclone GT did come standard with a fiberglass hood though.

[@robertcoleman7556]

My dad had a 66 nova ss 327/350hp 4speed it would bust those 396 big block chevelles and el caminos in a quarter mile all day long

[@Musclecar1972]

I know those cars, very quick, but not quicker than the 396, 375, been there, done that.

[@JimRevell-ny4hw]

I bought a 1969 nova new , 327/ 325 up four speed , immediately changed the intake and carb to the one for a 350 hp engine , that made the engine same as the 350 hp , 327 , boy did that make it come alive , it ran 14'3 at the race track with a 373 posi !

[@duanepayne1805]

In 1966 I was out there every night street racing and the 375hp/396 Chevelle was the king. Nothing out there could come close except for the Impala 425hp/427.

[@jimdevries9479]

Those “r” codes were a unicorn! And very rare Evan in the 60s

[@tking7513]

Obviously, the same with a W30

[@L72Chevelle427]

You cannot just simply rate the Chevelle as the 9th fastest of the group. Yes, the L35 might fall into that category, but the L78 version was probably quicker than the majority of the cars that you list - certainly NOT in the number 9 slot.

[@Bbbbad724]

Have you ever ridden in a 1966 Ford Fairlane with a 425 hp 427 2x4 solid lifter car. That is a brutal SOB.

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

These performance numbers are pretty honest... I've seen a lot car claims videos and it was rare for these cars to do better than we see here. I grew up with these cars. a 427 Vette, stock, had a hard time breaking 14's 1/4mi. Ken Miles got a 12.8 in one prepared for Car and Driver. I own all those C&D, SCG, R&T mags from 1960 ish to early 70's.

[@jacobrev6567]

Nice video pd evolution I like it

[@jimlyons5677]

I bought a 1968 new Nova 327/325 4 speed Muncie close ratio and Posi Trac 390 ratio (not sure on ratio) that was a lot of fun to drive. It wasn’t a year old when a girl ran a red light and spun me around like a top totaling it. I read the times our cars were doing which seems slow now..

[@bgjb-r1499]

The problem with the 66 Chevelle 396 - 375hp was that it was a solid lifter motor (labor intensive)

[@OscarHedden-eh4xk]

That's a problem?Hell,so was the VW.

[@Musclecar1972]

Not really, easy work if you love cars.

[@Slimjim260]

Great piece Enjoyed!

[@T-Babbbldot]

My first car, 1966 Ford Galaxie, 390 cuin, 4 Bbl, 2 door. Dual exhausts, SPDO was 120 mph, gas was 15-16 mpg.🎉

[@opera93]

Thanks, mine was 4 SPEEDXL, Would have like the 390/428 maybe: greatbDriver , see my nite#.

[@eskieman3948]

I had the same car w/factory 4 speed. I rarely broke 14mpg.

[@Bbbbad724]

The 0A1 442 OLDS W30 was not messing around either. The R code Fairlane of 66 was the baddest of any mid 60s offering. I will never forget that being unable to exhale acceleration that car had. The FE even 390/410 cars had the most torque and when geared like a hot rod should be they were surprising.

[@tmcgill2219]

I grew up in a small town dominated by hot Chevys. At least until one guy got hold of a 427 R code Fairlane. No one wanted to challenge that car.

[@Wilett614]

lol I wonder WHY ??? 427 Fairlane THUNDERBOLT no less ?

[@Musclecar1972]

⁠​⁠@@Wilett614Thunderbolts were in 64, not 66, and in 66 the 375 hp 396 would hand the 427 Fairlane it’s ass, the actual rating on that engine is 425 HP, and the 396 would out rev the 427 easily.

[@Wilett614]

@@Musclecar1972 I doubt your claim dude , a 396 chevelle would never take down a 427 thunderbolt ... never I had one , and was NEVER beat , on the strip ever 😆

[@Musclecar1972]

@@Wilett614 Thunderbolts were 64 Only, if you had one, you know that. We have one here locally, beautiful, fast car, I was speaking of the R code Fairlane, they were fast also, but couldn’t stay with a 375, 396, if you know them you know the HP and torque ratings are the same as the 425 HP version they put in the Corvettes. And the 396 will rev all day long, the 427 Ford, not so much. I love the old Fords as well, had a few myself. I had a 62 Galaxy 2 door post car, 406, 405, 4 speed 4:11 rear, no option car, for its time was very quick. An R code 66 Fairlane is not a Thunderbolt, bigger, heavier car, not tuned like a Thunderbolt.

[@Wilett614]

@@Musclecar1972 I hear ya But my fairlane was a Thunderbolt not just an R code Fairlane I bought it from Swensen Ford in Philadelphia in 1966 It was part of a trade from another dealer i ,believe . I also owned a 427 Shelby Cobra at that time . That too was untouchable by ANY other " muscle " car of the day .I have 37 high performance automobiles in my current collection as well, including an LT1 Corvette . Cheers ~

[@JW-lo2bh]

You missed the Mercury S-55 with the 345hp, 428ci engine.

[@steveb6103]

I bought a 1966 SS Chevelle years ago. It was missing the motor and transmission. I dropped in a 427 and rock crusher transmission out of a 1969. I'm working on a 1967 Chevelle SS396 now. It will be all original numbers matching.

[@joemvin.j3-16]

👏✌️👍💪💪💪 Great channel! I subbed.

[@robj2704]

The insurance companies, more than anything else, ruined the muscle car era. The premium could run as much as 5 times the normal rate for a 4-spd muscle car. Of course, the muscle car owner was a big factor in those rates with speeding tickets and wrecks.

[@joanstehlik235]

Too bad thos times are wrong. Plus, where is the L79 Chevy IIs at on the list?🤔🙄

[@OscarHedden-eh4xk]

Too many owners have been embarrassed by those 327 Chevy IIs to mention it.

[@tking7513]

@@OscarHedden-eh4xk IKR? Big block killers. They got out on everybody and very few caught back up to them.

[@erickort1987]

jay leno`s fairlane with mufflers delete option,LOL

[@hankd18]

Jay Leno is a weirdo

[@anvilsvs]

That was a 7 liter Galaxie (428).

[@Charles53412]

The 1966 Ford Mustang whether it be the Fastback, Notchback or the Shelby was the only year the Mustang wouldn't fishtail off the line. While all other brands and models did.

[@noodlessmith1796]

9:09 that’s me!

[@oliviasmith6514]

Nice car!!!

[@pd07]

Thanks a lot. Nice car

[@noodlessmith1796]

@@pd07 thank you ! Been in the family along time.

[@markkramer7068]

Ya know I really love muscle cars but what's with the British accent guy telling us about American muscle cars.

[@tking7513]

A-i

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

The 66 chevelle is my favorite and my birth year !

[@mlm3531]

My birth year also but I really like those GTOs.

[@garybrinker4522]

Somethin' bout a Comet 🎵😃..Love #1,but the ones I've seen were 2dr.postt SEDANS with less trim😎

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Super performance notwithstanding, the best looks of the muscle cars was the GTO. Not even close

[@joequillun7790]

I'll have-ta agree, but I'm a bit biased. :) (Like the tires)

[@Musclecar1972]

Opinions Vary!

[@joequillun7790]

@@Musclecar1972 Yes they do. That's what makes it "fun". :) FORD, "Fix or repair daily" "First on race day" CHEVY, This is chevy country, where on a clear and quiet night, you can hear a Ford rusting. The chevy truck, sinking on the commercial. "Like a rock". GTO "G"reat "T"o "O"wn. Gas tires, and oil. Get one, B4 you're too old to understand. Mopar???? (Don't remember any of those cliches") It's all good. :D

[@Musclecar1972]

@@joequillun7790 And I agree with that as well, SloPar, was one, Gutless, Found on the Road Dead, Garage Mechanics Companion, Mustink, (BMW) Bowel Movement on Wheels, and given enough time, I’m sure I could remember a few more. LOL 👍

[@joequillun7790]

@@Musclecar1972 LOL. I like the Beamer one. And just saw the GMC. Funny stuff. Nice. :D

[@opera93]

Well, thanks:: Wish I could have afforded one of these in VIDEO::* I bought a low miles ;** 1966 GALAXIE 500 XL/ 4 SPD/ PS,PBRAKES/DELUXE Interior,Burgandy color/352/ Dual EXH from , a Chrysler/ Plymouth Dealer ( I think only MANUEL TR@NNY on lot) in 1967 ish……the GALAXIE XL actually, good driver esp after: Metallic Brakes(* needed, as did not have the DISC Option ), new Tires , Monroe SUPer 500 Shocks almost immediately…oddly, I had to get a “ Coolant Recovery Tank/ Rad Cap/ tubing , Kit” thru MY Ford performance Dealer before much availability in Auto parts…….

[@RichardYoung-qf5oh]

My uncle had1966 l79 nova it would run 12 secons in the 1/4 mile

[@harryhearn3667]

i would have to see it. will not do it if stock

[@Lucille69caddy]

@@harryhearn3667 Dialed in it sure could!

[@eskieman3948]

@@Lucille69caddy No, it would NOT, "dialed in" or not. A '66 L79 Nova could break into the upper 13s, particularly with a 3:73 rear, but to go down into the 12s "dialed in"? That's funny!

[@gary9426]

What happened to the 427 Corvette? Technically a sports car, but seems they are always lumped in with the muscle cars...

[@johnhennery8820]

I have a 67 fairlane with a close ratio 4 speed and a 69 428 scj with 4:11 4 spider equl lock diferenchel and you have to hold on to the steering wheel or get thrown in the back seat

[@Yasir-x5p]

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[@robertoiffel]

I had a 66 427 390 hp vette ,fast

[@Slimjim260]

They just drank gasoline witch was ok until 74/75, you couldn’t afford the gas

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

@@Slimjim260 Sunoco 260. 100 octane

[@thomasthurston6656]

😂 lmao almost 6 dollars a gallon in CALIFORNIA SoCal native.

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

@@thomasthurston6656 time to boot those Libs, start with Newsom and Pelosi

[@thomasthurston6656]

@@michaelreilly1310esq Trump isn't much better.

[@Lucille69caddy]

@@thomasthurston6656The f~

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Kept showing the WRONG engine for the Buick Gran Sport!

[@stevenfan1218]

There were lots of 66 chevelles...and they ran a whole lot faster than that...a 396 .375 horse ran in the 12 secound range.

[@Lucille69caddy]

Not without headers and slicks they didn’t.

[@eskieman3948]

In your dreams, they did.

[@edwardbedrosian2272]

you told us the charger was the first 426 hemi. then you told us the satellite was the first 426 hemi

[@pd07]

I didn't say that. You can watch the video again to verify.

[@harryhearn3667]

just were is the l-79 nova, i had one and done a lot of street racing. i beat 442-gto- gtx-big block camaro-z-28- corvette and couple of 427 novas. in street form i think i could beat all of you top 10 and i would put money against all of them. i never lost a money race.

[@murrayrussell]

I also had a 66 nova with the l-79 , and muncie 4 sp..put a good set of track bars on it , and 15 inch mags and wide tires..wasn't many cars could outrun it in the quarter mile

[@10ringbob]

I also had a L79 nova . None of the other cars mentioned came looking for me

[@Musclecar1972]

I’d have come looking for all of you with the 66 W-30, and all you would have seen was taillights.

[@pnwdweler4100]

Why include the mustang. It’s a pony car not a muscle car. May as well include the 1966 427 Corvette.

[@marcandrade4156]

That 390 was not that quick...especially off the showroom floor...cmon A.I......do ya googles

[@NaseemBano-l3m]

Bro pls 22 0-62 mph car

[@edimilner1]

Would/should we trust 1966 “stuff”. Tiny tires???,,,,

[@fernandovasquez2192]

NADA COMO LOS CARROS DE LA GM

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Your opinion of tacky roofline shows your poor taste

[@curtisthomas-eg4th]

Well, if you're not a racecar driver, why would you want those ugly Chrysler products.

[@dsloop3907]

Pontiac had a 1966 GP that hit 60 mph in 3 seconds.....

[@eskieman3948]

No, it did NOT.

[@TG-ix9id]

Way too heavy to run 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.

[@walcoman]

The grand sport is sexy, but if my 68 GTO Parked right beside it? The grand sport would kiss my Goats rubber and then say "I'm not worthy "😂

[@thomasthurston6656]

@walcoman It's a different class of people and car from a Pontiac.

[@fernandovasquez2192]

NADA COMO LOS CARROS DE LA GM