Inventory Listing

22,470 original miles (not a misprint). Original paint and interior. 318 cubic inch V8. The proverbial little old lady special ready to enjoy or perfect for your Hemi transplant!

The angular styling and trademark cantilever roofline make the mid-60s Mopars easy to spot, and they definitely have an industrial strength appeal. The paint is called “Light Yellow” and I’m guessing the guys in the paint naming department were phoning it in that day, but it seems to fit the no-nonsense Belvedere just right. It’s completely original, and while there are a few chips here and there, maybe a spot where it was buffed a little too aggressively and shows the primer underneath, and a scratch on the passenger’s door that was amateurishly touched-up, it’s quite good overall. The soft shine of vintage enamel is almost impossible to replicate with today’s paints and with original paint, you know there’s no questionable bodywork underneath. The doors open and close with a reassuring precision that belies the car’s affordable price tag (both then and now), and the trunk doesn’t require a huge slam to latch securely. Most of the trim is stainless, so it’ll look good virtually forever with modest upkeep, but details like the chrome bumpers are in excellent shape.

The interior is as businesslike as you’d imagine, with wide bench seats covered in textured and durable vinyl. All of the upholstery, including the carpet, appears to be original to the car and in excellent condition throughout. The low mileage claims are easy to believe when you see that the seats look almost new, the heel pad on the driver’s side is still crisp and sharp, and the pedals themselves show very little wear. This was a very basic car when it was new, so the only features include a full array of gauges (all functional) and a heater/defroster unit in the dash. Factory radio delete is an interesting feature that, oddly, is a part of this car’s appeal, and the steering wheel is quite attractive with its chrome horn ring and bright red medallion. n back, the trunk is outfitted with what surely has to be a reproduction mat, since it’s just too nice to be original. The areas you see around the perimeter of the trunk that look vaguely orange/brown are NOT rust, but rather some kind of sealant applied after the car was built to seal the seams and protect the trunk area. Lift up the mat and you’ll find what is likely the original spare tire which has never been used, plus the original jack assembly in its spot in the driver’s side quarter panel.

The engine is the original, numbers-matching 318 cubic inch “Poly Head” V8 and it runs superbly. Obviously someone has been busy under the hood, as it’s simply too clean and detailed to be 50 years old, but everything is highly correct, from the hose clamps to the ballast resistor on the firewall. The 2-barrel carburetor has been rebuilt and the car starts quickly and idles well, even when it’s cold. Bright red engine enamel looks vivid against the body-colored engine bay and aside from a Roadrunner-style “beep-beep!” horn that’s been added (original horns are still functional), it’s very stock. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic feeding an 8.75-inch rear end with what we believe are 3.23 gears inside, so the car is an easy cruiser and actually fairly thrifty for a V8. The chassis is original, so we aren’t going to sugar-coat things and tell you that it’s perfect, but it’s been undercoated since new. The brakes have been recently rebuilt with new wheel cylinders, shoes, and hoses, plus the gas tank was pulled and restored, so it’s road-worthy and ready to enjoy. Stock steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps are the perfect look and they’re wrapped in period-correct H78-14 Goodyear Polyglas tires.

The car also includes a lot of documentation, including a Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, the original Certi-Card in its holder under the hood, the original owner’s manual, original dealer bill of sale, and a 1966 Plymouth sales brochure.

The last owner of this car was planning to drop a Hemi in it to create one heck of a sleeper, and that’s still not a bad plan. But after he saw just how clean and straight it really is, he just couldn’t bring himself to do it. So it’s up to you to decide how to proceed. The car is a slam-dunk in HPOF competition, it’s wonderful to drive, and has a nostalgic look that everyone seems to love. Or maybe you’re the kind of guy who understands just how cool it is for a car like this to bring massive blasting powder to the party, a low-key apex predator for the street. Either way, this car is an impressive specimen of originality at a very reasonable price.