Why is this optioned 1966 Dodge Charger so overpriced? | The Appraiser

Episode: 26
In this episode of "The Appraiser," Colin has the pleasure of looking over a rust free 1966 Dodge Charger from the Arizona desert with all the right factory options. It has a 383ci V8, Black on black color scheme with chrome finish, factory 4-speed, center console, and bucket seats both front and rear. Will the owner be surprised by the price? Will Colin find any major flaws? Tune in and find out.
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[@joshuagibson2520]

Awesome car. And I'm not even a mopar guy. People get so hung up about originality. The car looks to be 90% original. The kid is enjoying it and that beats a perfect garage queen any day in my book. Good on you young man.

[@HOMEWORK4.0]

Same!!! Definitely not a Mopar guy, but dang these were cool cars! Chrysler interior up until about 68 were incredible. They just don't build'em like this anymore!

[@stuffhappens5681]

Agree 100%

[@seH2i]

that car........... WOW !

[@velvetsmack2645]

"People get so hung up about originality" You're right on, and I think this attitude is going to change in the long run. If I'm going to daily drive this, even as a weekender, I'd definitely look to put some upgrades in this for safety, comfort and performance reasons. I'm all for originality - but sometimes it just makes sense to continue to enjoy it.

[@stuffhappens5681]

@@velvetsmack2645 - Over the years many parts and solutions are superior to old OEM. The idea that I should put old crappy rubber hoses and a lead acid battery or suffer with a cassette deck or a ten pound a/c compressor just because it came that way is stupid. I can understand not butchering things or changing the intent of the manufacturer in a major way but to obsess over hose clamps and the right color cadmium (which you can’t even get anymore) bolts is ridiculous.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

That's a sweet ride and congrats to Daniel for taking such good care of it. $40K seems like a steal in this day and age...much rather buy this for $40K than some crappy new SUV

[@Friedbrain11]

Absolutely agree!!!

[@mysterycomment1553]

lol this car would be for sale for 3 years at $40K. 66/67 chargers just sit.

[@mak587]

I learned to drive in my Mom's 1966 Charger. It was a 318 car but the first time I drove it by myself after getting my license I felt like king of the world. The 66 Charger will always be my favorite car of all time. So different and unique with so many special features. Dodge just knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@barrytuck9933]

My Grandfather taught me how to drive in his '67 383 Charger, metallic blue with white leather interior and automatic trans. Loved that car!

[@ultimatemusclecar]

Lucky you! Nice color combo too.

[@garyg7145]

Did any American car in the 60's actually have leather instead of vinyl?

[@Welcometofacsistube]

​@@garyg7145wasn't leather. Was vinyl

[@FranPhilbrook]

My husband has more than 40K in our'66. We love it! No regrets.

[@tcz7742]

I remember seeing one of those cars in silver in the Spring of 1966. I was just a kid and I was absolutely blown away by its futuristic style.

[@richhauxwell7848]

I had a Silver 67, this video is painful to watch. Drool

[@cecilkoselke7878]

@@richhauxwell7848 My sister had a silver/black vinyl 67 back in the early 70s. Red interior 440 mag, torgueflite, disc brakes, am/FM, air and p/windows. Very fun to drive. Its still in the family, awaiting a resto.

[@SolamenteVees]

Really cool to see a unique, driver-quality car actually being enjoyed, rather than pampered and trailered from auction to auction. Highland Park Hummingbird 8:03

[@keonfan49]

Parallel parking was a chore with these, I usually tried to pull in and out 😳

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

All the Hagerty shows are just pure class. Love this channel!

[@jimmyfootski9282]

Ship it to the UK & double that valuation mate !!!

[@jeffreybrianring6392]

Good luck finding a charger that nice for 35K, if that went to Barrett Jackson, I'd bet it would sell for at least 70K.

[@racer72]

November of 1982 bought a 66 Charger for $800, my intent was to build a short track race car. The seller said it was a big block car, maybe even a hemi. When I bought it the engine was an old wide block 318 and the seller gave me a 426 hemi he had sitting next to his garage. The fender tag showed the original engine was a 361. I built a race car out of it, pulling the 318 and installed a 440 from an ex sheriffs car. The fifth race of the year I was hit by a car that was spinning and knocked into the front stretch wall. The impact ripped the right front suspension and most of the subframe from the car. Plus I flipped over onto the roof and was hit in the driver's door by another car. Hauled the car home and parked it next to a 69 Charger body I had. Spent a week moving everything from one car to the other. The next Saturday night I was back on the track. I sold the hemi to a guy running top alcohol funny cars for $2000.

[@tvrduude]

I'll always have a soft spot for these for a sad reason. @ 1980 My Dad had picked up a very nice 66 with either the 318 or 360, white with red interior for very little. He was out of state for a while, I flew to Montana and drove it back to Colorado at @17 years old. The day after getting it home, I made a stupid left/u-turn on a 4-lane road and got t-boned by a 1.5 ton flatbed. When done, I could hold the steering wheel, spread my elbows out and could almost touch both sides of the interior. Very lucky I survived. I know it soured my relationship with my Dad for a long time after. I was so sad to try to part out a very nice car with that tailight bringing the most money.

[@keonfan49]

Sad to hear, glad you weren't seriously injured, the 1st gen came with 318 poly , also called a wide block. 361, 383,426 Hemi and 440. 360 came out in 71

[@666louis]

Damn, I can imagine this will never stop stinging when thinking about it.

[@thomasanderson2870]

My little sister got a new bike for her birthday years ago, before she could ride it I took it for a spin around the block when I pulled up to her I slammed on the brakes and it broke In half 🫣

[@ultimatemusclecar]

I love the stance on this car. This body style looks so much better with beefier tires. Nice car.

[@0616ko]

Awesome. Love this Hagerty series.

[@thebeardedone1225]

First time I saw this car was on an old 60's movie called " Demension Five." The secret agent drove it around. I think he had a device he wore that made him disappear. Lol. Kinda like this body style. Mopar enthusiasts either really love it or hate it. But, it has its own style of coolness to it, especially the interior. Great looking ride.

[@jimburig7064]

Original Chargers like this fine specimen are few and far between. This beauty can only go up in value. I'm glad it's in good hands.

[@daveloderhose874]

Great to see this car always one of my favorites. I was a mid teen at the time and my best friends dad bought one new I still remember sitting in it and loving it.

[@joeyager8479]

My dad bought a 1966 Charger when I was 16. Silver, red interior, 383 4V, Torqueflite, power windows, brakes and steering, but no A/C. Would pass almost anything except a gas station! 16 MPG highway was about the best you could get out of it.

[@1966-Charger]

If you nursed it it would get around 17 in town and 22 on highway. I have one now!

[@brewmanfu9376]

Maybe the coolest and one-year-only item for these was the lighting of the instrument cluster. Why'd you skip that?

[@wjb111]

66 & 67

[@frankmorris2603]

That guy is a unicorn. Not many young guys with good taste around anymore.

[@samiam5557]

My favorite Charger a '66! The '68 is my 2nd favorite.

[@roryblake7311]

Had one ...my dad bought new. Loaded 383 auto, Forrest Green with white... Donno, but If it was black, I would have thought more of it. I'd still like a nice one, today!

[@K-Effect]

That charger is awesome, one of my top 20 cars. This is the way I like my cars, not perfect but clean, solid drivers and not rough with a bunch of scabs and Band-Aids. If you spent about a day casually working on that paint and chrome it would take that car to the next level. Just for something easy to do I would get some Production Midnight Special glaze and feed that paint, it looks really dry and hungry

[@alteregos8949]

I’d give him $35k all day long for that car. Great classic, very well kept for the most part.

[@chefbillybaroo2056]

I think 35,000 is a very reasonable price for that car, it’s desirable and it’s in good working order. On the other hand find another one. Maybe there’s five of them black on black first edition with air conditioning and coming from Arizona really I’m thinking the car is worth closer to $45-$50,000 like I said find another one! I do love the show though!

[@Loth440]

Never been a huge '66-'67 Charger fan, but this video made me want one.

[@chaddelong998]

the odd part of these Chargers is, how its put together. the stance, the rumble, wheels, tires, color. they all come together to either hit or miss. i love mine, but i spent serious time planning her look. the factory wheels and tires definitely took away from the design. i think this is why they didn't sell so well. it looked like a huge frame on spindly supports with vast amounts of empty space in the wheel area. i filled the wheel wells with 18x12 in rear and 18x10 up front. leveled it out and lifted with tighter springs/torsion twist. added the 64 max wedge scoop to break up the huge hood of empty space. she was born a 318, (now aluminum head 440) and will never be a show winner, but i'll never pull up to a light and see an identical. just like any car, its all about how it makes you feel.

[@daDurvis]

a buddy of mine has this same exact Charger in a light blue, all original, low miles, and has it's own room in the house

[@billfeld5883]

It was very attractive car in its day and it has passed the test of time, I enjoyed driving a automatic back in the day!!

[@toddbankes3019]

Always wanted a black 66...only with that white interior some Mopars had

[@slimsantilli4476]

1966 is my favorite year for cars.

[@danpatterson8009]

Nice to see first-gen Chargers getting some love, but they may still be the least-expensive way to get into a 426 Hemi car.

[@colbyclayton8052]

Absolutely. Gen 1 Chargers were the highest production Hemi car. I saw a Hemi auto sell for $58k last year. Buyer actually pulled the Hemi for another car.

[@CheesusSVT]

Another creator months ago said that Hagerty makes some of the best car videos on YT... Yep 🤠👍Never a dull moment here.

[@Elvis20101]

Good info - but you missed the camping feature - back seats fold forward (as does centre armrest) and rear panel folds into the trunk. All carpeted - sleeps two easy

[@danpals7678]

The shagin wagon. There's an old ad for them with a guy sleeping in the back with a deer he just killed.

[@1966-Charger]

@@danpals7678 Not an ad. It was a dealer slide show.

[@cudak888]

$40k sounds over the top for anything other than the auction circuit or a BaT listing with two overeager bidders. Nothing against the car itself, but if we're going to be serious about value, we need to be serious about the flaws that aren't receiving the highlight they should in this video. Most notably, the paint job: Yes, we've been told the paint is really thin, but it's clearly an old single-stage job. It's not well sprayed, full of orange peel - especially on the bodysides - and it is so porous that the pores are visible to the eye (look at the opening shot with the 383 badge). Decklid closeup shows that there's already pinhole rust forming under the paint due to this porosity. If it spent just a week in a humid climate, it'd break out in rust all over the place, turning a $40k Charger into a $12k Charger in immediate need of $10k in rust repairs and refinishing. Also, the driver's side cowl is holding water and rotten. Look at the cowl above the firewall seam (near the master cylinder) at 4:03. Major work needs to happen there; doesn't matter that everything around it looks nice. It'll take a lot of time and dirty work to fix that too. Plus, steering wheel is cracked, the aluminum sections of the brightwork (grill surround, specifically) has some minor dents in it, and there's probably a host of other things you can't see in this video that betray the fact that while this is a very nice survivor, it's by no means perfect. Not to say this is a "problem," after all, beausage is it's own beauty. Perfection would ruin the fun of a '66 Charger as a daily. But the fact remains that it _really_ needs that cowl fixed and a full refinish just to make sure it _stays_ nice. That paint job is a ticking time bomb and the appraisal should reflect this. Unfortunately, it's reflecting that the current market remains ignorant and willing to throw too much money at a vehicle as it looks in the moment, with zero consideration of paint as a maintenance item that'll make or break whether that sheet metal remains nice (assuming, of course, that the quarters and other problem areas haven't already been patched, and - of course - the gamble as to whether these patches were executed properly or fixed with excessive filler). Incidentally, major props to whoever made the decision to put the later FMJ master cylinder on the firewall with the adapter plate. These actually work and hold fluid; the steel rebuilds and even the new steel ones turn to junk in a matter of months. Not even referring to the bare steel outside (you can always spray that), referring to constant leaks out the rear seal and the top of the master. They're simply not worth it if you want a reliable driver, and the FMJ master solves it all. The modern circular cap reservoir means you can easily pressure bleed them too.

[@jeffreycarrow8584]

same thing i was thinking what it needs a great paint job black is the hardest color to paint

[@rogerpr364]

My all time dream car!

[@NXT_LVL]

A classic muscle car that's driven, used and cared for. Not shoved in a temp controlled warehouse with a tarp and only brought out for "auction"

[@ryurc3033]

All the things that have been changed add to driveability, and can all be turned back original in a couple weekends.....well I guess the brakes maybe not. But modern wheels and tires make all the difference in driveability for sure.

[@mikerobbins5049]

I had a triple white 68 charger back in 71 (no air, automatic) for a couple of years then upgraded to a triple black 73 charger. Again, NO AIR..... Boy what a difference between the 2 if they sat out in the sun all day. To this day, I don’t want a black vehicle. But, it’s kinda different if you have AC....

[@toddbroeker187]

Colin, This is one of my very favorite series on You tube but you have to start filming these in a parking lot or at a park somewhere. The cars in the background are TOO distracting! Not to mention the airplane museum (that place kills me). Keep up the great work!

[@rocketscience777999]

Love the car and the wheels are a great match.

[@witchyeggprince]

Great car, just as cool in real life, and Danny’s even greater and cooler than his car!!! Watch out world, Danny Fresh is coming to ya in his 66 Charger 😎🤩

[@charliewilson3528]

Nice car! I had a 1966 charger also. Mint green, 318, 3 speed automatic. Same interior. Very reliable car. Loved the car and the interior. Color not so much. Fyi

[@ericheine2414]

Here's a guy who looks a car over and doesn't mentioned the rear end? Force be with the factory Sure Grip posi- that's the kind of stuff us car freaks like to hear.

[@MrBlaze256]

My car is rare optioned brown interior but only one that came with black floor mats

[@81oldstoronado]

Sweet that's just like the one my dad had when he was young only his had red interior and a 360 big block under the hood.....

[@3DArchery]

My aunt had one in the 70's. She rear ended a guy. We got out and no damage to her car, but she left her grill implant on the other car!

[@KipBurbank1]

My high school ride, 440, four speed, white interior, black outside

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I think it is worth every bit of $35 in 2023..i'm sure there are people who would pay more than that if they wanted a 1st year black/black 4 speed Charger, this is a nice one.

[@andrewbecker3700]

The Baracuda that preceeded these Chargers is the one I've always admired. Same basic car, just a little smaller from what I remember. 383 4bbl. and a 4 sp. with a sure grip rear-end. With some modern appointments it can still be alot of fun. Everyone debates what the first true musclecar was? Chrysler C300 in 1955.

[@1966-Charger]

The Valiant/Barracuda had nothing in common with the '66 Charger. I've owned three.

[@quikgt]

Beautiful car Daniel! I wish I’d kept my ‘66 black with red interior 383 auto.

[@jasonjason5184]

My favourite car except would like the hemi and in red 🤤 4 bucket seats so cool 😎

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

It’s beautiful!

[@AtZero138]

It's Awesome...and being Care for, I don't care what it's worth, the Drive is the payback, his explanation for why Mopar I understand completely, I grew with Classic Pontiac, Trans Am and Tempest, when I told my beloved Uncle Chris, I like those, pointing at a late 60s Dart, You? Like those?.. hahaha RIP Uncle Chris.. Daily driver 68 Dart 318 swapped Grandma special.. cheers from Huntington Beach CA

[@mcrick8931]

Only problem is you" pass everything but a gas station" Beautiful car

[@gsmith207]

awesome! Love a 1st Gen great lines. i also think I would insure it for like 60k. go find another this nice

[@mysterycomment1553]

Easy you can’t give the 66/67 away.

[@williamtownsend4978]

Owned a 71 roadrunner with the 383 auto, yellow with black interior, best car I ever had

[@lutomson3496]

looks like the old Barracuda and Marlin style I had one

[@mikiejr111]

Nice ride,I had a chance at buying 66 Charger WITH ORIGINAL 426Hemi/4speed,he wanted 70k IN 2015,,,I went for a 70'Nova SS BBC INSTEAD

[@bobgauthier1569]

My favorite cars of all time specially the color and everything 😂

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Great model love the interior in these. You don’t need air it just more rubbish under the bonnet Those wheels are old school which suits these over stupid hubcaps an a bit wider for handling . Where are you going to get another one I’m giving it 💯because you can not buy them any more . Go on find another black with black go on we’re is it no you won’t so this car is💯stuff the stupid air .

[@LanceisLawson]

Mid 60's cars are as competent as current cars. However the 383 is a boat anchor unless it has a 4bbl.

[@ericthompson3551]

So much nicer looking than the 68 to me.

[@ticnatz]

That back seat movable arm rest is also for skis.

[@paulmac9634]

Every time you value a Mopar I think it's going to be some astronomically high number, but this one was right on. My gut was telling me $25k to $30k all day...

[@hippydippy]

Beautiful Car!

[@mcdonaldm73]

Hey Hagerty! Give Steve Magnante his own show. Motortrend is ditching talent for quota hires and "reality tv". Please pick these guys up! Dirt Everyday is another show that Hagerty should back. Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle would be an asset to Hagerty. Many of us from Motortrend are ready to jump ship and cancel our subscriptions.

[@tyzorg]

Cool kid, cool car!

[@Steven-rn2bu]

Flying cars, no, but inter-dimensional teleportation 6:35 maybe.

[@jakewhitehawk9230]

I allways saw a car like that brown on brown lol same look to it.. idk if it’s still there been awhile since I went to my wife’s Rez lol

[@craigpennington1251]

I've owned a lot of muscle cars & some race cars but one thing is ever present. That is these cars will never run right on current pump gas in America & with Ethanol in it, you have other problems that weren't there when these were made.

[@seH2i]

WOW................ WOW that's all I can say, WOW !

[@mjphoto45]

Nice ride

[@raymondfrank9202]

good one

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Sweet car.

[@fratzogmopars]

Now they are going to inflate the prices of first generation Chargers, great. They are still affordable until shows like this start pumping them up like the 1970 black ghost Challenger some sucker bought.

[@PhillyDee215]

Can't deny this Dodge in any way

[@terryk5412]

I disagree with the valuation of the car. Even though I am a Mopar guy and I was born in 1966 so '66 is a Special Year for me. I'll take my [2] '66 Chargers with an HP2 emblem, and a HEMI emblem. You know what I'm talking about... if you know what I'm talking about...

[@briandjordjevic9969]

Mopar or no car!! I wish I had one

[@DukeICT]

I want to bring my ‘93 cobra and have him appraise it

[@floydblandston108]

$35k isn't bad when you consider that even a base F-150 shitebox costs more.

[@aaronksicinski3272]

"Why is every Dodge so overpriced?" is the real question

[@bluesplayer1959]

Thats a great car creative design and great looks!!!

[@mysterycomment1553]

Copied the AMC Marlin.

[@mexicanspec]

You don't add for an air system that has been removed, you deduct.

[@59vaughn]

75k

[@mickjames666]

😂

[@floydblandston108]

Wasn't the 361 the original base engine?

[@edpinkerton7947]

No

[@eclipseno15]

Bucket seats?they look like u would fall off it at the slightest turn.....

[@ehlani6677]

Buckets as in not a bench, soyjak

[@milt6208]

Because there aren't to many around and they are cooler than f%$#.

[@Friedbrain11]

Wrong on it being first year! I personally knew a guy and his car that just happened to be a '65 Charger with a 426 Hemi mechanical lifter 4 speed monster. That was a Hell of a ride. Yes, it was factory and it was fantastic. I had heard of the '65 Chargers but until I got to see the real one I didn't think they actually existed.

[@s_t_a_l_k_e_r_2_navi______420]

Mafia 3 😎

[@daviddelollis245]

I miss my 66

[@Cartier_specialist]

I figured about $35K so I guess I'm a pretty good guesser too.

[@joshmori4930]

Dudes a pirate CCCAAA-rrrrr

[@kanggoo57]

Cool car! however usually a rare options car means no one wanted it even when it was new, allthough this one seems to be an exception

[@silverstar4289]

Scrub to 1:10.

[@jamesmooney8933]

Problem is that Antique Cars are a Baby Boomers thing. As Baby Boomers die off the market for 50's & 60's cars is going to drop.

[@IvoPoblete]

Bias-ply tires with radial construction from Coker plus period-correct wheels will suit the car much better.

[@johnbecay3859]

taking the owner to a secure location? What? He's being detained in a small room with a couple of goons? Yikes.

[@timshelby2324]

I was thinking about $10,000 but what do I know ?

[@mickjames666]

Agree. Nothing special

[@jumpsuite]

Dude your full of it it's over priced

[@psubst9054]

Because it looks much worse than 68-70 model, just compare with last one , beauty curves of coca bottle design against ugly marlin back of 66 charger