General Motors introduced a new A-Body platform for the 1964 model year, and with that Chevrolet debuted the Chevy Chevelle. Slotted between the compact Chevy Corvair and the full-size Chevy Biscayne/Caprice, the mid-size Chevelle was designed to be a direct competitor for the Ford Fairlane. The Chevelle debuted in August of 1963 as a 1964 model, and sold 338,286 units in its first year, becoming one of the Bow Tie’s biggest sellers.
For the 1965 model year, the Chevy Chevelle received a facelift that gave it a longer, lower appearance. The grille and front bumper were revamped, as was the rear fascia. Coupes and convertibles could be ordered with the Super Sport package that included SS badging on the trunk lid and rear fenders, rocker panel moldings, black trim around the taillights and across the lower portion of the trunk lid, full wheel covers, and front fender engine designation badges. The Chevelle SS came standard with a center console that divided the vinyl bucket seats, SS badge on the glovebox door, and either a four-speed manual gearbox or Powerglide automatic transmission.
The Chevy Chevelle got a full redesign for the 1966 model year, introducing a smooth, contoured body with a wide new grille, revised bumpers, and curved side glass. Fenders lines were bulged around the narrower waistline, giving the body a “coke bottle” appearance. Coupes had “flying buttress” style tunneled C pillars. A four-door hardtop Sport Sedan was added to the model line that already included the coupe, convertible, wagon, and El Camino car/truck. Trimlines included the 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims.
Our feature 1966 Chevy Chevelle coupe has been fully restored and somewhat modified, having covered only 500 miles since work was completed. It is finished in a dark red metallic hue, possibly the factory Madeira Maroon. The firewall has been smoothed and painted the body color. It is powered by a 396 cubic-inch Big Block backed by a 700R4 automatic transmission. A CPP Stage 1 Pro Touring suspension kit with front and rear tubular control arms, tubular trailing arms, front and rear sway bars, lowering springs, and gas shocks sees to handling duties. Stopping power comes from CPP power brakes. The Chevelle is equipped with Classic Auto Air climate control, Auto Meter gauges, a Retrosound stereo with Bluetooth, and custom interior trim with bucket seats. The whole affair rolls on American Racing Torq Thrust wheels shod in Mickey Thompson Sportsman blackwall radial rubber.
This slick custom 1966 Chevy Chevelle will cross the Mecum Auctions block at their Kansas City event happening December 5th through the 7th.
Comments
Nice car, but the gaps in the doors, hood and trunk are horrible
IMHO, the doors aren’t terrible, but trunk and particularly the hood are not fit well. I’m wondering if the hood is fiberglass. You might be able to make it fit, but it would take a lot of work. I’d be more inclined to try to find a stock hood for it.