Barnfind 66 HEMI CHARGER only 34k on the clock!

[Lonnie]

Posting for a Friend who is finally ready to sell the Beast. Factory Hemi 426 Auto 8 3/4 Tinted Glass,no AC no ps, no Pb, He also has extra parts to go with the car. Undercarriage Very Nice!This has No Floorpan or Trunk Floor Rust! This is a forgotten car last on the road in the early 70`s $45k negotiable Please call after 7:00 pm 814-349-8326 Engine turns over by hand. The car is Blocked up and not sitting on it`s own weight.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Looks like a fairly solid car, but let's face it, the car will need at least 50 grand put into it. Considering the asking price, you have to ask yourself if a '66 is worth 90+ grand when finished in today's market?

[69 OUR/TEA]

Looks like a fairly solid car, but let's face it, the car will need at least 50 grand put into it. Considering the asking price, you have to ask yourself if a '66 is worth 90+ grand when finished in today's market?

No,especially a 66,no offense to those who own them,just not as desirable as 68-70,or 71 for that matter.

[1974dodgecharger]

Looks like a fairly solid car, but let's face it, the car will need at least 50 grand put into it. Considering the asking price, you have to ask yourself if a '66 is worth 90+ grand when finished in today's market?

well it is 'GOLD' if you get my drift 

'ITS A CHARGER THEY GO UP IN VALUE DAILY' as I was told....

[elacruze]

Hey don't go all negative guys, it's a new car with only an asking price.

[myk]

30 some-odd thousand miles and last on the road in the 70's.  I wonder what happened to the car that took it out of action so soon.  When was all of that gas crisis nonsense?

[1974dodgecharger]

30 some-odd thousand miles and last on the road in the 70's.  I wonder what happened to the car that took it out of action so soon.  When was all of that gas crisis nonsense?

'Mad Max' happened he did not configure the car with two 55 gallon drums in the rear.....

Seriously its a great car 4 speed, with 427 hemi??? Its worth some coin, but to try to sell it here the folks are smarter than the average person. Put it on ebay and you will get 15k for it!!!!

[Tilar]

When was all of that gas crisis nonsense?

Started in the late 70's but the early 80's was when they found out they could tack an extra buck a gallon on to the price finding out they could manipulate the economy as well as line their back pockets.

[Alaskan_TA]

Why restore it?

Clean it up, get it running & just drive it. 

[Ghoste]

Just curious, are the boards underneath just stashed there or is the car resting on them?

[myk]

Why restore it?

Clean it up, get it running & just drive it. 

That's IF it will start-no telling how long that block's been dead...

[Cooter]

"Barn find"?Loks morel ike a "lean-to" find to me.

[BigBlackDodge]

That engine is messed up!

Look at the plug wires going through the valve covers!


Seriously though........awesome find but way to much money.



BBD

[myk]

That engine is messed up!

Look at the plug wires going through the valve covers!


Seriously though........awesome find but why to much money.



BBD

Because it's a HEMIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[roundyrounder]

45K is a bit steep. Theres a guy who lives in my area with a '67 Hemi 4speed in about the same original condition. I heard he paid about 15k-16k for his and he drives it as is.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

That 69 R/T Barn Find went for about $25,000 back in 2008, and that was still when prices were up there 

For the money, I'd take the 69 R/T over the 66 Hemi, but that's me 

[BigBlackDodge]

That engine is messed up!

Look at the plug wires going through the valve covers!


Seriously though........awesome find but why to much money.



BBD

Because it's a HEMIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Sorry...........I meant to say 'way' to much money.......and it is.


BBD

[Tilar]

Why restore it?

Clean it up, get it running & just drive it. 

That's IF it will start-no telling how long that block's been dead...

I've had engines that have set for 30+ years and locked up that I've got running. It will run provided it doesn't have a rod locked up.

[A383Wing]

Automatic car, no power steering or brakes, but it has the optional clock

$45k is a bit steep in my opinion for what you gotta do to get it respectable

Bryan

[1974dodgecharger]

im sure the guy came on the board just to try to sell his and figure well Ill ask two questions and then if they want to call they can call....im done with this forum its served its purpose for me....

[Ghoste]

Thats what I think too.  Its a charger and its a Hemi and its not in terrible shape but its overpriced.

[Big Sugar]

Im thinking you would be lucky to fetch 23,000 for that .  Sorry its to far gone.




Ron

[CaptMarvel]

That 69 R/T Barn Find went for about $25,000 back in 2008, and that was still when prices were up there 

For the money, I'd take the 69 R/T over the 66 Hemi, but that's me 

Im a second gen guy too, have a 68 R/T...but Ive always liked the old fastbacks too...bottom line is, heres a 1st year Charger with a HEMI...dont have to know much else than that, Id walk away from a 69 R/T (non hemi) and gladly take home a fastback that not every Mopar lover has or even sees too often..

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Awesome Barn Find.  The ones dreams are made of.  But 1st Gen's don't bring in the money that they should.  In the condition it is in, maybe between 18,000 - 25,000

[Indygenerallee]

Sorry, Crack pipe price... I love folks that think just because it's a original 426 Hemi car it's worth damn near $50G, This car is not very desirable $15,000 TOPS!!

[Ghoste]

I think more than 15.  Remember there are some of us who like the fastback Chargers quite well thank you.  That said though it is way high even for the cognoscenti, Ryan pegged it imo.

[tan top]

Why restore it?

Clean it up, get it running & just drive it. 

thats what i was thinking     looks real good for an unrestored car 

[surmanajaja]

I think there was a pretty nice Hemi 66 or 67 on another forum for about 16-18k without an engine some months ago? I think it didnt sell, they are not so popular and you cant get parts for them, for example quarters.

[1974dodgecharger]

here you go: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3164506077.html

Im sure the OP does not mind im hijacking his thread since he wont come back to the forum 

[ITSA426]

You just gotta find out what he means by "negotiable".  I'm sure it could be had for a reasonable price.  I would bet the owner feels he's been sitting on it long enough.  Does it look like the motors been repainted with Chrysler red instead of hemi orange?

[bobs66440]

It's not my favorite color and it does need a lot of work, like EVERYTHING. Definitely too much money, but I'm sure he would entertain offers. That would be a really cool car when done.  

To all the guys who bash the 1st gens and say they aren't popular and don't bring the money; It's true they don't bring the money that the 2nd gens do, but as far as popularity goes, whenever I'm at a show or cruise-in with 2nd gens there, you will always see people around my car while they walk past the others. I constantly get compliments and positive comments.   The only negative comments I hear are from 2nd gen Charger owners.

[bill440rt]

I'm looking at this positively. That's a nice clean car to start with for a resto project. Especially a Hemi car. 
I do agree, $45K is a little steep. Will it need everything? Probably, especially after sitting for so long. But so does every car needing a "complete" restoration. Stuff is hard to find for 1st gen's, but it looks like that car is very complete & solid. Imagine finding a 2nd gen resto project with floors that look like that? 

[ITSA426]

and the reality is that is costs about the same to restore a 318 car as a hemi car.

[Ghoste]

Not counting the powertrain part of the resto, of course.

[ACUDANUT]

15K Tops. If it was a non Hemi, maybe 5k.

[Ghoste]

Now there is a good comparison, ask yourselfd what you would pay for that car with a 318 in it, then a 383, and then would you pay the differnce between either of those prices and the amount being asked here just to get into the Hemi club?  It sure looks to be a clean car from the pics though, it would be interesting to see what kind of legitimate offers it brings.

[moparstuart]

15K Tops. If it was a non Hemi, maybe 5k.

the motor is worth more than that  

[Ghoste]

Exactly.  Thats why I noted the part about wiw without the Hemi.  Looks to be a pretty solid starting point for a resto so how much extra would you pay for a Hemi carÉ

[ACUDANUT]

If it runs.. maybe...who would pay 15k for a non-running Hemi engine.

[moparstuart]

Exactly.  Thats why I noted the part about wiw without the Hemi.  Looks to be a pretty solid starting point for a resto so how much extra would you pay for a Hemi carÉ

I dont see why you wouldnt  just put it back on the road and drive it as is    .

[wingcar]

As others have already stated, the first generation Charger is just not as popular (or valuable) as the second, or even third generation Chargers.   As the owner of both I have watched the value of the first generation Chargers go up, but so far they don't get the respect that perhaps they are due.  They have what many refer to as love it or hate it styling, and they were just too early for the racing stripes, spoilers, etc, that the second and third generation Chargers had with the musclecar wars.  Yes, it's a HEMI but it will never bring the same money that a later Hemi Charger will.  (Plus, you can't paint it orange and put big 01 numbers on the doors.....) *Ok, I guess you could as I've seen all sort of makes and models painted up as a General Lee.....  

[Ghoste]

Exactly.  Thats why I noted the part about wiw without the Hemi.  Looks to be a pretty solid starting point for a resto so how much extra would you pay for a Hemi carÉ

I dont see why you wouldnt  just put it back on the road and drive it as is    .

I see enough missing stuff and warts that I would want to restore it.  Yes, it could be cleaned up to be much nicer looking than it is right now but unless you specifically WANT to drive a Hemi Charger as a `beater`, why would you not spend the moeny to make it right

[Homerr]

Now there is a good comparison, ask yourselfd what you would pay for that car with a 318 in it, then a 383, and then would you pay the differnce between either of those prices and the amount being asked here just to get into the Hemi club?  It sure looks to be a clean car from the pics though, it would be interesting to see what kind of legitimate offers it brings.

My own personal take, on this condition of car as 'non-runner' and just enough elbow grease and money (tires, rebuild carbs, hoses, fuel system, etc.) to be a driver as 'runner':

motor - non-runner / runner / restored
318 - 2,500 / 4,000 / 8,000
383 - 5,000 / 6,000 / 14,000
440 - 6,000 / 8,000 / 20,000
Hemi - 15,000 / 20,000 / 50,000

[Ghoste]

I`m for sure not the expert but thats about what I would think too.

[TK73]

Sorry, Crack pipe price... I love folks that think just because it's a original 426 Hemi car it's worth damn near $50G, This car is not very desirable $15,000 TOPS!!

Unrestored '66 down the hill from me:  426 / 4spd / Dana.  60k or 80k miles (?)  Original everything that runs and drives, in REAL nice shape.  Yes, he is asking 50k and that is right where he should be starting...

[myk]

For a running, driving machine that's all of the things you described I agree...

[TK73]

For a running, driving machine that's all of the things you described I agree...

Now that they are selling I should ask for pics... didn't want to impose, dude is very nice.

[GPULLER]

To all the guys who bash the 1st gens and say they aren't popular and don't bring the money; It's true they don't bring the money that the 2nd gens do, but as far as popularity goes, whenever I'm at a show or cruise-in with 2nd gens there, you will always see people around my car while they walk past the others. I constantly get compliments and positive comments.   The only negative comments I hear are from 2nd gen Charger owners.

Right on Bob!!   

[myk]

Uhhhhhh no.  People don't walk past 2nd Gen's, that's physically impossible.  First Gen's need respect but let's not get delusional here; let's leave the bad science fiction writing to George Lucas...

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I could see where a Marlin owner would compliment the Gen 1 Chargers.

[Ghoste]

Wow, thats original.

[A383Wing]

Sorry, Crack pipe price... I love folks that think just because it's a original 426 Hemi car it's worth damn near $50G, This car is not very desirable $15,000 TOPS!!

Unrestored '66 down the hill from me:  426 / 4spd / Dana.  60k or 80k miles (?)  Original everything that runs and drives, in REAL nice shape.  Yes, he is asking 50k and that is right where he should be starting...

I don't think the engine is the original one

Bryan

[1974dodgecharger]

ITS A CHARGER THEY GO UP IN VALUE DAILY

[bobs66440]

Uhhhhhh no.  People don't walk past 2nd Gen's, that's physically impossible.  First Gen's need respect but let's not get delusional here; let's leave the bad science fiction writing to George Lucas...

Listen, all I can tell you is what I see. Sure, the 2nd gens get a passing glance or the occasional looker, but the people stand and study the 1st gens. Literally. Then comment on how rare and unique it is. Especially the interior...

[FastbackJon]

This one runs drives and is a 4spd.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3166761462.html

[GPULLER]

This one runs drives and is a 4spd.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3166761462.html

That one would be a better deal.  Plus its almost the right color! 

[surmanajaja]

This one runs drives and is a 4spd.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3166761462.html

well that looks nice. lets see if it sells.

[mauve66]

It's not my favorite color and it does need a lot of work, like EVERYTHING. Definitely too much money, but I'm sure he would entertain offers. That would be a really cool car when done. 

To all the guys who bash the 1st gens and say they aren't popular and don't bring the money; It's true they don't bring the money that the 2nd gens do, but as far as popularity goes, whenever I'm at a show or cruise-in with 2nd gens there, you will always see people around my car while they walk past the others. I constantly get compliments and positive comments.  The only negative comments I hear are from 2nd gen Charger owners.

Uhhhhhh no.  People don't walk past 2nd Gen's, that's physically impossible.  First Gen's need respect but let's not get delusional here; let's leave the bad science fiction writing to George Lucas...

I could see where a Marlin owner would compliment the Gen 1 Chargers.

step away from the crack pipe, i hear people at shows all day saying, yeah thats a 69 charger, so what, saw it a million times on DOH, they must be dirt cheap like chevys............

[1974dodgecharger]

This one runs drives and is a 4spd.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3166761462.html

well that looks nice. lets see if it sells.

It will take a long time at that price...due to price thats for anything though.

[69CoronetRT]

.... but the people stand and study the 1st gens. Literally. Then comment on how rare and unique it is.

Of course they do. It's not often one gets to see the results of a one night stand between a Marlin and a Coronet.

[Ghoste]

Stop, hatin's bad.

[cdr]

.... but the people stand and study the 1st gens. Literally. Then comment on how rare and unique it is.

Of course they do. It's not often one gets to see the results of a one night stand between a Marlin and a Coronet.

[GPULLER]

Balls...this just like hearing the hate for the new 4 door Chargers. 

[Ghoste]

I don't think its that bad.

[65post]

If anyone has an UGLY not worth nothing HEMI or 383 4 barrel Red on Red 66 they want gone give me a shout.......I would even think of swapping my BEAUTIFUL 65 Coronet 2 DR sedan for one.......

[Ghoste]

Has to be red on red though huh?

[bakerhillpins]

Sorry, arriving late to the party...

If I reverse looked-up that number correctly that car is maybe 20 minutes from my moms place.  Been in and around that area many times when I was younger.

[65post]

Has to be red on red though huh?

Might settle for a Black on Black car