Had a '67. Now a '66. You can't beat the front to back console on the '66. From what I have learned, the '66 Charger was to be the first mass produced Chrysler turbine car. Makes sense!
In 1966 my dad took me to Crosstown Motors, a local Chrysler Dodge dealer to see the brand new Charger. This one was yellow with black interior, 426 Hemi and 4spd. The salesman admitted these were not "around town" cars as they would shake themselves apart. 70MPH was easy cruising for them. Never saw that car again, so I have no idea where it ended up.
The 1966 Charger was my hands down favorite car when I was a lad. I even had the "slot car" version of it. Slot cars, now that's one way to show your age!
Hi Steve, That Charger is most likely the most restorable car that you have done on junkyard crawl.It looked like even the tail light looked good. To replace those rusted quarters, the top seam is under those belt line moldings, so not much finish work is needed
@@richarddavis5542 Aw heck, a little soap and water,frsh fluids in the power train, new tires ,it could run again, look at that chevy that guy got fom there
Steve, your model building skills are next level. I'll guarantee that like me, most of your subscribers started out building model cars, and still do when we can. Not sure how many built models you have in your inventory, but showcasing them when you feature a car in the junkyard is really neat.
Hello Classic Muscle car Exhaust, you've got it right that most "car nuts" got the bug via scale model kits. I know that Bill Mitchell (GM design honcho during the 1950's - 1970's) and Mark Trostle (current Dodge / SRT design chief) were / are into plastic model building. I like to say: "todays young model builder is tomorrow's aerospace engineer". Thanks for watching and writing. Keep on modeling! -Steve Magnante
@@SteveMagnante It looks to me like there was good reason to switch to plastic headlight covers from die cast, and that was performance and handling, which many would consider "more car". Nearly all muscle cars have a serious problem with weight in the nose reducing both traction and handling, and those die-cast headlights are right in the nose where they can do a good bit of damage to performance; so switching to light weight plastic in the nose was a very good idea in any muscle car, right up there with a rear battery kit and aluminum radiator. I even consider it worthwhile to go with a smaller engine, like 239, in order to lighten up that nose, in addition to aluminum engine parts, fiberglass hood etc.
Hey Steve if you are looking for some salvage yards to visit check out Starks auto parts, in Mismisburg, Ohio and Smittys auto parts in Middletown, Ohio.
One of the coolest things about these cars is the gauge cluster. This was one of the last years Chrysler used the "electroluminecent" gauges. When the lights are on they glow an atomic green. It's not just a backlight light shown through a green lens, they actually used an electroluminecent phosphorus paint like coating that emits light when exposed to electrical current. Pretty wild.
Fell in love with a 66 back in my youth, actually traded my 73 Cuda in on the Charger I still have today- that was in 85. Really well made cars with so many unique features. Not an easy car to restore however- dash lighting and gauges, rotating headlights, lack of aftermarket body panels, high priced and rare trim and decor pieces mostly unique to Charger alone make things hard and pricey to come by.
That's my favorite Charger body style. I want that car. I prefer the console and floor shifter. But I'd gladly make due with this one. I'm from Southern Ohio, and I love sheet metal fabrication, so rust doesn't scare me. I wish I could afford to bring this awesome car home for a father and son project with my 13 year old. I've been teaching him how to weld and he's catching on quick. He's already better than some adults I know
Steve, Great breakdown of the charger. You do a fantastic job. I noticed a very elusive option on this car. Ay time 4:00, we can clearly see the forward mount radio speaker. Usually installed up front like that to, project engine sounds of the 440 or 426 hemi, from a 8 track player inside the car. Yes, these were the Good ole days
🤣😂🤣😂...a very small opening in which to pass a surf board, a coffin ⚰️... a very small coffin ....🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great sense of humor Steve ! Looking forward to the next video!
I have a '66 Charger, 383, that belonged to my late father. I'm in the process of "restoring" it. Northern winters winters were a little rough on it. My dad was a former autobody repairman, so he already had the rear qtrs and lower front fenders repaired. But it has some serious rusting in the front frame rails. Also, while the headlight door covers on the '68-'70s were cheaper, they are so much better. The '66-'67 designs even when new were very finicky and are very expensive to restore. Side note: I also have a Dakota of the same vintage that was sitting behind the Charger in the vid.
Growing up in the early 70s there was a family near me that collected these. They were always moving them. Most of them had 383s, but I remember one had a 273. I remember the console being carpeted and the back of the seats being carpeted. You could fold everything down it made a big bed.
Awesome classic Charger. You know Steve, as someone one who's slowly getting back into building scale models after not touching one in about 30 years, if you were to do a series(or maybe another ch)of model building tips and pointers, I for one would definitely tune in.
If you've ever watched Steve's videos that he filmed from his house in his upstairs "toy room" I call it, you'd have seen the shelves full of model kits waiting to be built. He has a massive collection. I'd love to see him run a model building channel as well. He probably doesn't have the time.
My Dad owned a 1967 Dodge Charger with the 318 and 3 Speed Manual on the column (3-On-The-Tree). It was very close to being a Hatchback with the Back Seats and Truck divider down. He purchased from Towson Dodge in Towson, Maryland where he return in 1970 to trade it in for a Dart Swinger.
Great episode Steve. Everybody loves the 68-70 Chargers (including me) but, these are worthy of a little luvin' as well. If your "old lady" kicked you out you could easily sleep in this car in relative comfort and the engines on offer were decent. I feel like the 383 gets overlooked. It was a fairly stout engine with more grunt than comparable engines from Ford or Chevy. The Barracuda and even the Galaxy and Torino also toyed with the fastback design and of course who could forget the ubiquitous Sunbeam Rapier right? It's nice to see a live dog this go around. Keep up the great work 👍. 😉
Thanks Steve! I love fastbacks, but I have to admit the Coke bottle chargers were just a pinnacle of automotive design. The electroluminescent dash, though; just amazing.
I was fortunate to actually own a 67 Charger with the column shift and full seat but mine was a one owner from Oregon and was rust free and had the 440 in it and I loved it... I sold it and have deeply regretted it ever since...
Hello Nate Mofield, I always leave cars the way I find them. Yes, that rear side glass is back in the "up" position. I figure, if something has survived as long as it has, it's my responsibility to make sure my interaction doesn't set it back one minute. Thanks for writing. -Steve Magnante
Buddy in HS had 73 charger 318, 3 speed on column, another pal 73 RR 318, 3speed on floor, another pal Buick GS conv. 455(not stage 1) 3 speed on floor, 1970. all were factory equiped.
Hi Steve, I went to school with a pair of sisters that drove a charger like that one to school everyday. Their dad gave it to them and I would try to park close to it so I could look at it going in and coming out. It was black with a red interior. Beautiful car and girls, wouldn’t give me a second glance, oh well. Very impressive work on the models, I like them both but partial to the Marlin. Great job!
Had a '66 Charger in the '80's, 383, console auto, white w/ red interior. I knew these were special, sold it to a brother- he put in a mildly built 440 in it. Both versions were pretty fast.
Yes, Bullitt had a 1968 Charger and Bill Hickman was the stunt driver. He was also a stunt driver in The French Connection and The 7-Ups, all directed by the late Philip D'Antoni (who was possibly related to my family). Mr. Hickman was among the best drivers in the business. Hartwin Chrysler (the dealer logo on the back) was located at 39 Beacon Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301. Today this building is part of McGovern Chrysler located at 399 Federal Street who eventually bought Hartwin. For a time, it was also Lundgren Chrysler as well. No VIN, can't win, but easy to figure out, no doubt: X for Charger, P for Premium price class, 29 for sports hardtop, F for 318 V8 with two barrel, 7 for 1967 model year, possible 2 for Hamtramck, MI assembly aka "Dodge Main" or "Factory Zero" and the rest is the production sequence. Dodge Main operated from 1911 to 1980 and was a "city within a city" with its' own fire protection, medical wards and several cafeterias. They had an area called "The Playpen" where employees could work on their projects after hours. I worked in a place that was very much like Factory Zero for 11 years. It was an old place, massive in scale, a full city block long, and I learned a ton from many of the folks there, and I showed them the things I knew. It was truly a place for car people to mingle. (I still keep in contact with some of them). Today's GM Hamtramck, MI assembly plant (opened in 1985 to assemble 1986 and up GM luxury cars) operates partially on the old Chrysler Hamtramck, MI facility and is also called "Factory Zero" by GM. The land was obtained after a lot of conflict in the community, whose residents refused to give up their property by eminent domain and eventually holed up in a church refusing to come out (they eventually did). No tag, can't brag, but somewhat easy to figure out, no doubt: XP29 for Dodge Charger, 41 for 318 V8 with two barrel, 5 for three speed automatic transmission, possible P6X or S6X for Black interior trim, possible code P for Bright Red exterior paint. The left fender if it has the original paint is code "B" Black exterior paint.
Check out the high and tight hair cut! Lookin stylin there Steve! lol That is really complete! Surprised to see that. It looks fairly restorable. Great work by you and Shane! as always, looking forword to tomorrows crawl!
Good morning Steve and everyone, people that are in the know realize that there's not a lot of money on flipping these cars that need extensive amounts of work. It truly is a labor of love to save vehicles of any era. I love your videos as usual Steve my wife and I watch them pretty much religiously
I have no idea how I missed this video?? Glad I'm seeing it now. Especially the crushing of the plastic mug the Christmas music jingling bells before the coke bottle it's great I mean he's just keep getting better
Mike over at - Big Mike's Hoopty Barn - recently bought one of these. Looks like it is all there 318 3spd. Not bad shape. He's fixing it up to give to his wife !!! It's up and running. Good videos Steve !!! Thx....
The car that got me a car guy in the early 80's (born in 73 ) was a 66 Charger my mom's amazing boyfriend had one and he was really cool.. I also had my cousin with a 71 Cutlass 442 that still has it. White, black striped and originally owned by Lakewood industry as a show car for roll bar and performance parts. (So like buying new but in my opinion better). I Love watching your channel Steve.
Hi Steve, the '66 & '67 fastback Chargers are definitely some of my favorite models. Speaking of models, even better than those, are the super awesome model cars you've showcased on today's great vid. That Marlin is Bada**. I'll say it again: Steve, you could do a series (another ch) on these models and especially the personal touches you have added or created. They may not catch on quickly, but I'm sure there's some that will (myself included) absolutely would be a subscriber. "There's gold in them there hills!" Namaste 🙏🏼
I always enjoy the extra goodies and advertising stuff you always include, just gives it that extra personal touch. Thanks for sharing this with us and I hope that you have a great morning and a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing that car , again it brings back a memory where I was with a buddy of mine who had a 67 with a 426 Hemi the fastest car I ever been in my life thank you for sharing that car with us
Cool stuff corporate hair cut Steve ! That plastic cup that crumbled looked to be a car craft natoonal cup from the late 70s early 80s but it could of been anything... i also cut my hair short at times so its not in the way... thanks again
Steve. I noticed somthing you don't usually see on many of the cars you show. When you were showing the retractable headlights, we could see the "radio speaker" behind the radiator wall. That was a popular thing back in the 1960's
When I was a kid in Winthrop, My uncle Bought a Gold 66 with the 318 , in 67 he bought a blue one with a 383 , boy could that move! Good crawl!! Great memories and great Car .A lot of Marlins around at that time too ! I eventually got the blue 67 in the mid 70's
I grew up in Oak Island close to Revere beach and this guy down the street had a 1966 charger parked in front of his one car garage. I never seen it move for years. Never knew what happened to it either.
My buddy had a 67 383-335 with the console auto. That car was no joke back then. Great highway cruiser, decent torque, and you could smolder the tires.
Those 1st gen Chargers were so cool!!! They definitely had the 2+2 style going on for sure with the four bucket seats and they look like they would be very useful in hauling some stuff. That fastback roofline is awesome and I have read somewhere before that the body style was sometimes referred to as a "sports wagon". I definitely prefer the console floor shift versions but still, it's a Charger, it needs to be snapped up and fixed up!!! Good one Steve.
A very informative crawl, Steve! These were a car that if you liked it, you bought it when it first came out. The market just wasn't big enough for this more expensive/upscale Coronet based car to be a constant volume seller. The '68 sold 96,000 vs. the 15,788 for the '67. The price was nearly the same, but you got an all new body style. There are a few for sale in Ohio on 'FacePlace' for $3,500 to $18,000. I do like these cars, though!
It seems none of the fastback hybrids ( with mostly regular model front ends and doors) sold all that well. The '64 Barracuda, these Chargers, Marlins, '68 Torino GT, and probably a few others.
The Plymouth Barracuda beat both the AMC Marlin and the Dodge Charger with the fastback, fold-down rear seats, pass-through cargo deck. Even so, those 3 aren't the first to use the space over the rear axle this way. I'm thinking Volvo P1600/1800, Jaguar XKE coupe, and virtually every car that the English would describe as a "shooting brake". Great series, a great car, hope someone saves this one
There is one, exactly that color but shinier, sitting in a town nearby to me. The owner drives it often, because it's always in a different place when I pass. Rather plain car and it's not in A1 condition of course, but it looks good.
The 66 and 67 chargers be more popular of course if Bo Duke has chosen a 67 instead of a 69 charger. I like the appearance of bucket seats and front and back. This car after you made your rum run and dropped off all your mason jars and clear fire water you could open the trunk fall down the back seats and bring back some lumber to fix Grand pappy's still! My 73 is at 3:18 727 torque flight column shift automatic transmission. It has a bench seat a real bench seat! That's a rare option and make it worth anything more probably not. Bought off the original owner and long time ago. It holds down the floor pretty well in that Barn. But I do have power steering and brakes. Anyway if the back end of car isn't rusted out on the bottom side somebody ought to go up there and claim it and buy it and put it back on the road Eric another nice episode thanks for taking time to do them and showing all the facts and figures and the models of the car
interesting, i did not know that about the full-length console or standard shift on the column transmission. i am a retired professional transmission rebuilder and shop owner for 45 years, and i have never saw that. i remember a kid at high school had a 66 and we cut school in it one time, LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hi Steve, very good point. The 1966-1967 Dodge Charger Fastback did not sell to well, nor did the 1965-1967 American Motors Rambler Marlin Fastback. The 1965-1968 Ford Mustang Fastback did do better, but in the mean time it was least popular of the Mustang line-up, I.e. hardtop, convertible and fastback, and why that (is) I do not know for for sure. Maybe the general public was not used to this body style. I am 63 yeas old, and my late father had a '65 Mustang Fastback, and I had a '66 Mustang Fastback, and we thought that they where neat! They had 2+2 seating, both rear seat occupants sat below the driveshaft tunnel and when the rear seat was folded down, you had a carpeted sport deck with chrome trim. If someone did not know better, they would think that the car was a 2 seater when the rear seat was down. From 1969-1973, Ford dropped the Fastback name on the Mustang in favor of the Sportsroof name with the fold down rear seat/sport deck as an option, but in the mean time, this option was not very popular. Most of the Sportsroof's where Mustang Mach 1's, it came with the Mach 1 package as standard. The Dodge Charger was a higher end car from a Dodge Coronet, (both the same chassis) it was geared more towards "personal luxury" as I.e. Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs Chevrolet Malibu, (both the same chassis) the Chrysler slant six was NOT an option on the Charger, V8 only. Power steering was a more popular option than power brakes where in the 1960s, and why that is, I DO NOT KNOW! Please reply. Dave...
Had a '67. Now a '66. You can't beat the front to back console on the '66. From what I have learned, the '66 Charger was to be the first mass produced Chrysler turbine car. Makes sense!
One of my favorite things was the electroluminescent gauge cluster. The night time view was fabulous!
In 1966 my dad took me to Crosstown Motors, a local Chrysler Dodge dealer to see the brand new Charger. This one was yellow with black interior, 426 Hemi and 4spd. The salesman admitted these were not "around town" cars as they would shake themselves apart. 70MPH was easy cruising for them. Never saw that car again, so I have no idea where it ended up.
We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you soon
The 1966 Charger was my hands down favorite car when I was a lad. I even had the "slot car" version of it. Slot cars, now that's one way to show your age!
Thank you Steve
The first style of Chargers reminded me of the Rambler Marlin.
That plastic beer mug was from The Silver Springs attraction in Silver Springs Florida. ABC network owned it at the time. mid 70's to late 80's.
Hi Steve, That Charger is most likely the most restorable car that you have done on junkyard crawl.It looked like even the tail light looked good. To replace those rusted quarters, the top seam is under those belt line moldings, so not much finish work is needed
Sure hope it gets saved
Just what I was thinking. The most difficult task of restoring a gen 1 is finding the parts that are all present on that car.
@@richarddavis5542 Aw heck, a little soap and water,frsh fluids in the power train, new tires ,it could run again, look at that chevy that guy got fom there
@@jeffclark2725 That's "Nesh Pro" on YT. He got that Chevrolet Malibu running. There are "First Start" videos on his channel.
That’ll buff right out. Lol
Steve, your model building skills are next level. I'll guarantee that like me, most of your subscribers started out building model cars, and still do when we can. Not sure how many built models you have in your inventory, but showcasing them when you feature a car in the junkyard is really neat.
Hello Classic Muscle car Exhaust, you've got it right that most "car nuts" got the bug via scale model kits. I know that Bill Mitchell (GM design honcho during the 1950's - 1970's) and Mark Trostle (current Dodge / SRT design chief) were / are into plastic model building. I like to say: "todays young model builder is tomorrow's aerospace engineer". Thanks for watching and writing. Keep on modeling! -Steve Magnante
@@SteveMagnante It looks to me like there was good reason to switch to plastic headlight covers from die cast, and that was performance and handling, which many would consider "more car". Nearly all muscle cars have a serious problem with weight in the nose reducing both traction and handling, and those die-cast headlights are right in the nose where they can do a good bit of damage to performance; so switching to light weight plastic in the nose was a very good idea in any muscle car, right up there with a rear battery kit and aluminum radiator.
I even consider it worthwhile to go with a smaller engine, like 239, in order to lighten up that nose, in addition to aluminum engine parts, fiberglass hood etc.
Hey Steve if you are looking for some salvage yards to visit check out Starks auto parts, in Mismisburg, Ohio and Smittys auto parts in Middletown, Ohio.
One of the coolest things about these cars is the gauge cluster. This was one of the last years Chrysler used the "electroluminecent" gauges. When the lights are on they glow an atomic green. It's not just a backlight light shown through a green lens, they actually used an electroluminecent phosphorus paint like coating that emits light when exposed to electrical current. Pretty wild.
Good job Steve thanks I always look forward to your videos
Very beautiful interior....Everything styled just right....But was a sales flop...sure is a good looking car....
Fell in love with a 66 back in my youth, actually traded my 73 Cuda in on the Charger I still have today- that was in 85. Really well made cars with so many unique features. Not an easy car to restore however- dash lighting and gauges, rotating headlights, lack of aftermarket body panels, high priced and rare trim and decor pieces mostly unique to Charger alone make things hard and pricey to come by.
Mom had a 66. I always thought the electroluminescent instrument panel was great.
Someone please save that car...
I can't believe it's that intact and sitting in a junk yard.
Those are my favorite Charger models, they were practically luxury. The later models were sexier but these were great.
Under appreciated charger
That's my favorite Charger body style. I want that car. I prefer the console and floor shifter. But I'd gladly make due with this one. I'm from Southern Ohio, and I love sheet metal fabrication, so rust doesn't scare me. I wish I could afford to bring this awesome car home for a father and son project with my 13 year old. I've been teaching him how to weld and he's catching on quick. He's already better than some adults I know
Steve, Great breakdown of the charger. You do a fantastic job. I noticed a very elusive option on this car. Ay time 4:00, we can clearly see the forward mount radio speaker. Usually installed up front like that to, project engine sounds of the 440 or 426 hemi, from a 8 track player inside the car. Yes, these were the Good ole days
I spotted that too
🤣😂🤣😂...a very small opening in which to pass a surf board, a coffin ⚰️... a very small coffin ....🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great sense of humor Steve ! Looking forward to the next video!
I had a 67 with 383 4 speed in 1990-1993 - daily driver
Thank you for sharing today
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I wanted one as a kid. In '66, David Pearson won the NASCAR championship in a Cotton Owens Dodge.
I have a '66 Charger, 383, that belonged to my late father. I'm in the process of "restoring" it. Northern winters winters were a little rough on it. My dad was a former autobody repairman, so he already had the rear qtrs and lower front fenders repaired. But it has some serious rusting in the front frame rails. Also, while the headlight door covers on the '68-'70s were cheaper, they are so much better. The '66-'67 designs even when new were very finicky and are very expensive to restore. Side note: I also have a Dakota of the same vintage that was sitting behind the Charger in the vid.
I cannot believe no one has scooped this Charger up to restore it. This Charger should NOT be rotting away in a junk yard.
I saved the silent Malibu from Steve’s video see it run @neshpro6521
I agree …beautiful car
Maybe nobody knew it was there before today.
I was at this yard last week and yes nobody knows about it for sure
Aw.... The Bernardston Buck with Jingle Bells in the background. Nice Touch!
Growing up in the early 70s there was a family near me that collected these. They were always moving them. Most of them had 383s, but I remember one had a 273. I remember the console being carpeted and the back of the seats being carpeted. You could fold everything down it made a big bed.
Awesome classic Charger. You know Steve, as someone one who's slowly getting back into building scale models after not touching one in about 30 years, if you were to do a series(or maybe another ch)of model building tips and pointers, I for one would definitely tune in.
If you've ever watched Steve's videos that he filmed from his house in his upstairs "toy room" I call it, you'd have seen the shelves full of model kits waiting to be built. He has a massive collection. I'd love to see him run a model building channel as well. He probably doesn't have the time.
@@joe6096 I haven't seen those yet, but will definitely go looking for them
@@DeadInsideButStillSmiling Here ya go:
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My Dad owned a 1967 Dodge Charger with the 318 and 3 Speed Manual on the column (3-On-The-Tree). It was very close to being a Hatchback with the Back Seats and Truck divider down. He purchased from Towson Dodge in Towson, Maryland where he return in 1970 to trade it in for a Dart Swinger.
Great episode Steve. Everybody loves the 68-70 Chargers (including me) but, these are worthy of a little luvin' as well.
If your "old lady" kicked you out you could easily sleep in this car in relative comfort and the engines on offer were decent.
I feel like the 383 gets overlooked. It was a fairly stout engine with more grunt than comparable engines from Ford or Chevy.
The Barracuda and even the Galaxy and Torino also toyed with the fastback design and of course who could forget the ubiquitous Sunbeam Rapier right?
It's nice to see a live dog this go around.
Keep up the great work 👍. 😉
Yes the 383 is like an overgrown 327 chevy. Quick revving.
Thanks Steve! I love fastbacks, but I have to admit the Coke bottle chargers were just a pinnacle of automotive design. The electroluminescent dash, though; just amazing.
my 66 had 4 speed no console .....never seen one like this
I was fortunate to actually own a 67 Charger with the column shift and full seat but mine was a one owner from Oregon and was rust free and had the 440 in it and I loved it... I sold it and have deeply regretted it ever since...
By far my favorite body style of charger, I love the gen 2s just as much as the next guy but man the lines of the 66/67 are just gorgeous
Dude!!! Could you please roll that back window up?!
Hello Nate Mofield, I always leave cars the way I find them. Yes, that rear side glass is back in the "up" position. I figure, if something has survived as long as it has, it's my responsibility to make sure my interaction doesn't set it back one minute. Thanks for writing. -Steve Magnante
Buddy in HS had 73 charger 318, 3 speed on column, another pal 73 RR 318, 3speed on floor, another pal Buick GS conv. 455(not stage 1) 3 speed on floor, 1970. all were factory equiped.
Hi Steve, I went to school with a pair of sisters that drove a charger like that one to school everyday. Their dad gave it to them and I would try to park close to it so I could look at it going in and coming out. It was black with a red interior. Beautiful car and girls, wouldn’t give me a second glance, oh well. Very impressive work on the models, I like them both but partial to the Marlin. Great job!
I remember those plastic beer mugs at the Northampton brew festival. That charger is in nice shape!
Roll the rear window up , this car is precious
In the late seventies I had a 68 Satellite, B5 blue, 383, 4 speed, PS, note: non power drum brakes. My favorite car of all time.
Had a '66 Charger in the '80's, 383, console auto, white w/ red interior. I knew these were special, sold it to a brother- he put in a mildly built 440 in it. Both versions were pretty fast.
Yes, Bullitt had a 1968 Charger and Bill Hickman was the stunt driver. He was also a stunt driver in The French Connection and The 7-Ups, all directed by the late Philip D'Antoni (who was possibly related to my family). Mr. Hickman was among the best drivers in the business.
Hartwin Chrysler (the dealer logo on the back) was located at 39 Beacon Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301. Today this building is part of McGovern Chrysler located at 399 Federal Street who eventually bought Hartwin. For a time, it was also Lundgren Chrysler as well.
No VIN, can't win, but easy to figure out, no doubt: X for Charger, P for Premium price class, 29 for sports hardtop, F for 318 V8 with two barrel, 7 for 1967 model year, possible 2 for Hamtramck, MI assembly aka "Dodge Main" or "Factory Zero" and the rest is the production sequence. Dodge Main operated from 1911 to 1980 and was a "city within a city" with its' own fire protection, medical wards and several cafeterias. They had an area called "The Playpen" where employees could work on their projects after hours. I worked in a place that was very much like Factory Zero for 11 years. It was an old place, massive in scale, a full city block long, and I learned a ton from many of the folks there, and I showed them the things I knew. It was truly a place for car people to mingle. (I still keep in contact with some of them). Today's GM Hamtramck, MI assembly plant (opened in 1985 to assemble 1986 and up GM luxury cars) operates partially on the old Chrysler Hamtramck, MI facility and is also called "Factory Zero" by GM. The land was obtained after a lot of conflict in the community, whose residents refused to give up their property by eminent domain and eventually holed up in a church refusing to come out (they eventually did).
No tag, can't brag, but somewhat easy to figure out, no doubt: XP29 for Dodge Charger, 41 for 318 V8 with two barrel, 5 for three speed automatic transmission, possible P6X or S6X for Black interior trim, possible code P for Bright Red exterior paint. The left fender if it has the original paint is code "B" Black exterior paint.
Excellent comments, Brown motors was the owner after Hartwin the dealership actually was closed for a while.
@@marktimberlake4493 Sure thing. Yup, it's had a few owners over the years, with McGovern being the latest.
Love the use of the Roarin Rambulance decals on the Rambu RRR 😂
Check out the high and tight hair cut! Lookin stylin there Steve! lol That is really complete! Surprised to see that. It looks fairly restorable. Great work by you and Shane! as always, looking forword to tomorrows crawl!
Steve: as usual, great insight. Always have a soft sport in my heart for that style of Charger. After wing cars, of course, grin.
Good morning Steve and everyone, people that are in the know realize that there's not a lot of money on flipping these cars that need extensive amounts of work. It truly is a labor of love to save vehicles of any era. I love your videos as usual Steve my wife and I watch them pretty much religiously
You never did show wat the front grill looks like with the hide-away covers on the headlights
I have no idea how I missed this video?? Glad I'm seeing it now. Especially the crushing of the plastic mug the Christmas music jingling bells before the coke bottle it's great I mean he's just keep getting better
My 1967 Barracuda FORMULA S had manual brakes and power steering as well.
383 / 335 Awesome little car.
Thanks Steve.
At 4:00 is that a speaker near the batt box???
Yes it was - I wonder why ??
Mike over at - Big Mike's Hoopty Barn - recently bought one of these. Looks like it is all there 318 3spd. Not bad shape. He's fixing it up to give to his wife !!! It's up and running. Good videos Steve !!! Thx....
The car that got me a car guy in the early 80's (born in 73 ) was a 66 Charger my mom's amazing boyfriend had one and he was really cool.. I also had my cousin with a 71 Cutlass 442 that still has it. White, black striped and originally owned by Lakewood industry as a show car for roll bar and performance parts. (So like buying new but in my opinion better). I Love watching your channel Steve.
Hi Steve, the '66 & '67 fastback Chargers are definitely some of my favorite models. Speaking of models, even better than those, are the super awesome model cars you've showcased on today's great vid. That Marlin is Bada**. I'll say it again: Steve, you could do a series (another ch) on these models and especially the personal touches you have added or created. They may not catch on quickly, but I'm sure there's some that will (myself included) absolutely would be a subscriber. "There's gold in them there hills!" Namaste 🙏🏼
Gotta 👍 agree,I like this body also
Yep, I agree!
I always enjoy the extra goodies and advertising stuff you always include, just gives it that extra personal touch. Thanks for sharing this with us and I hope that you have a great morning and a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas!
Thanks for watching!
I really enjoy these videos and the nuggets of information/history.
Man that beauty should be rescued and restored! Wow! She’s still in great chape!
Very nice gauge cluster, and actually the whole dash looks quite attractive.
Thank you for sharing that car , again it brings back a memory where I was with a buddy of mine who had a 67 with a 426 Hemi the fastest car I ever been in my life thank you for sharing that car with us
Thats a cool car and a rare find 😎. Smiles 😃 from Huntsville Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Cool stuff corporate hair cut Steve !
That plastic cup that crumbled looked to be a car craft natoonal cup from the late 70s early 80s but it could of been anything... i also cut my hair short at times so its not in the way... thanks again
You are a true treasure Steve!!!!
Steve. I noticed somthing you don't usually see on many of the cars you show. When you were showing the retractable headlights, we could see the "radio speaker" behind the radiator wall. That was a popular thing back in the 1960's
Those were really sharp looking cars
Steve another great video.
As far as cargo?
Hauled a twenty five!!!! tv console in one of those back in the mid 80’s
Great crawl 👍
When I was a kid in Winthrop, My uncle Bought a Gold 66 with the 318 , in 67 he bought a blue one with a 383 , boy could that move! Good crawl!! Great memories and great Car .A lot of Marlins around at that time too ! I eventually got the blue 67 in the mid 70's
I grew up in Oak Island close to Revere beach and this guy down the street had a 1966 charger parked in front of his one car garage. I never seen it move for years. Never knew what happened to it either.
@@stephenyoutubin4476 my uncle was from Ford Street in Revere it's a dead end ., passed away now.
@@Vet-7174 Great memories,I hung on Winthrop Beach in the 80's.
@@stephenyoutubin4476 I was there 1959 / 1970 ,got drafted
My buddy had a 67 383-335 with the console auto. That car was no joke back then. Great highway cruiser, decent torque, and you could smolder the tires.
Those 1st gen Chargers were so cool!!! They definitely had the 2+2 style going on for sure with the four bucket seats and they look like they would be very useful in hauling some stuff. That fastback roofline is awesome and I have read somewhere before that the body style was sometimes referred to as a "sports wagon". I definitely prefer the console floor shift versions but still, it's a Charger, it needs to be snapped up and fixed up!!! Good one Steve.
I actually like these much better than the 68‐70 charger
My father owned a 66 with the hemi engine. I still remember him taking on a mustang looking down at the street and thought we were flying .
Another great episode of automotive history!
Good class room Steve thanks!!!
You forgot about the ‘64 Barracuda Fastback.
I had the same engine in a 64 Dart GT convertible. 4 speed on the floor and the Hurst shifter. LOVED that car!!
That Charger is one of the early muscle cars, fantastic driver when fixed up and that one looks like it could be made road worthy.
Totally agree
A surfboard…a coffin…lol. Great stuff this morning.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@SteveMagnante Sure did.
Another great video on another one of my favorite cars.
I also love to see your model cars.
Dang I love this car. Such a awesome piece of art in my mind.
That no doubt is the coolest dash ever made!
Steve mags looks like the type of fella that would fight a guy at the the parts yard over small parts . My kinda friend for sure
Love that charger...the fastback reminds me of the 68 Torino fastbacks
A very informative crawl, Steve! These were a car that if you liked it, you bought it when it first came out. The market just wasn't big enough for this more expensive/upscale Coronet based car to be a constant volume seller. The '68 sold 96,000 vs. the 15,788 for the '67. The price was nearly the same, but you got an all new body style. There are a few for sale in Ohio on 'FacePlace' for $3,500 to $18,000. I do like these cars, though!
It seems none of the fastback hybrids ( with mostly regular model front ends and doors) sold all that well. The '64 Barracuda, these Chargers, Marlins, '68 Torino GT, and probably a few others.
Thanks for the quality info and history lessons .
Those 67 fender trim pieces are big $$$ in that condition
You build some killer models, Mags!
The Plymouth Barracuda beat both the AMC Marlin and the Dodge Charger with the fastback, fold-down rear seats, pass-through cargo deck. Even so, those 3 aren't the first to use the space over the rear axle this way. I'm thinking Volvo P1600/1800, Jaguar XKE coupe, and virtually every car that the English would describe as a "shooting brake". Great series, a great car, hope someone saves this one
Beautiful Charger..nice hair cut Stevie from Argentina
I really liked those cars, they were nice cars.
There is one, exactly that color but shinier, sitting in a town nearby to me. The owner drives it often, because it's always in a different place when I pass. Rather plain car and it's not in A1 condition of course, but it looks good.
My first car I still own ‘66 . Had a 66 poly three on tree for a while too.
Enjoyed the video Steve
Great video Steve! 👍👍💯🇺🇸
The 66 and 67 chargers be more popular of course if Bo Duke has chosen a 67 instead of a 69 charger. I like the appearance of bucket seats and front and back. This car after you made your rum run and dropped off all your mason jars and clear fire water you could open the trunk fall down the back seats and bring back some lumber to fix Grand pappy's still! My 73 is at 3:18 727 torque flight column shift automatic transmission. It has a bench seat a real bench seat! That's a rare option and make it worth anything more probably not. Bought off the original owner and long time ago. It holds down the floor pretty well in that Barn. But I do have power steering and brakes. Anyway if the back end of car isn't rusted out on the bottom side somebody ought to go up there and claim it and buy it and put it back on the road Eric another nice episode thanks for taking time to do them and showing all the facts and figures and the models of the car
I love that body style of charger.
Clever how the rear seats and armrest fold totally flat. You could sleep in there.
How is your ENGINE rebuild going?!
My dream car!!! Always love this year
Steve you know you’re cars
interesting, i did not know that about the full-length console or standard shift on the column transmission. i am a retired professional transmission rebuilder and shop owner for 45 years, and i have never saw that. i remember a kid at high school had a 66 and we cut school in it one time, LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hi Steve, very good point. The 1966-1967 Dodge Charger Fastback did not sell to well, nor did the 1965-1967 American Motors Rambler Marlin Fastback. The 1965-1968 Ford Mustang Fastback did do better, but in the mean time it was least popular of the Mustang line-up, I.e. hardtop, convertible and fastback, and why that (is) I do not know for for sure. Maybe the general public was not used to this body style. I am 63 yeas old, and my late father had a '65 Mustang Fastback, and I had a '66 Mustang Fastback, and we thought that they where neat! They had 2+2 seating, both rear seat occupants sat below the driveshaft tunnel and when the rear seat was folded down, you had a carpeted sport deck with chrome trim. If someone did not know better, they would think that the car was a 2 seater when the rear seat was down. From 1969-1973, Ford dropped the Fastback name on the Mustang in favor of the Sportsroof name with the fold down rear seat/sport deck as an option, but in the mean time, this option was not very popular. Most of the Sportsroof's where Mustang Mach 1's, it came with the Mach 1 package as standard. The Dodge Charger was a higher end car from a Dodge Coronet, (both the same chassis) it was geared more towards "personal luxury" as I.e. Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs Chevrolet Malibu, (both the same chassis) the Chrysler slant six was NOT an option on the Charger, V8 only. Power steering was a more popular option than power brakes where in the 1960s, and why that is, I DO NOT KNOW! Please reply. Dave...
1968 Mercury Cyclone sorta had that fastback look too.