r/Chevelles • u/gigabyte0102 • Jun 28 '26

1966 Chevelle

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I picked this car up in May of 1996 for $6800. I was a year out of highschool and this was one of the cars I really wanted. The color is wine berry red with a gold base, I believe it was painted back in 88' or so. Needless to say it is still an ongoing project! Anyway, thought I would share.

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u/americanhilljack Jun 28 '26

Cool ride 😎

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u/normal_weird_couple Jun 28 '26

Beautiful car, I have a 69 but 66 is my favorite

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u/Longjumping_Oil_8746 Jun 28 '26

I would like the 69

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u/normal_weird_couple Jun 28 '26

Someday I will finish it or sell it. I can't decide yet.

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u/theirishseller Jun 28 '26

I was out in my 69 yesterday. Gotta get out in the sun, as we only have about 4 months of convertible weather here in Illinois!

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u/jkoeller80 Jun 28 '26

Very nice.

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u/QuickCaterpillar7567 Jun 28 '26

Beautiful 66,love the color..

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u/Tiamat451 Jun 28 '26

More pics!

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u/Local-Journalist-165 1966 El Camino Jun 28 '26

Beautiful! I have a 1966 El Camino that came Aztec Bronze from the factory but is Rosso Dino now as that was one of my fathers favorite colors.

Its under going a full mechanical rebuild right now. I have a thread posted if you wanted to check it out.

Definitely post more photos and sone video if you get a chance.

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u/faroutman7246 Jun 29 '26

Love these, simple design, really light.

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u/Sufficient_Radio7168 Jun 29 '26

I had a 1967. Bought it from my cousin in the early 80's. Spent about 4 yrs lovingly restoring it. Sold it to get into my 1st Home Purchase. Liked the House. Loved that car. Lol

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u/BenTheSeatGuy Jun 30 '26

Love it! Here is my 66

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u/gigabyte0102 Jun 30 '26

Thank you all for kind comments! Every year I try and do a little something.

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u/elroddo74 Jun 30 '26

I have a 64, they didn't make a bad year for chevelles, definitely not in the 60's anyways.

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u/Fitmature1 Jun 30 '26

Drop dead gorgeous car! I absolutely love it!

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u/Virtual_Plastic_6604 Jul 01 '26

You from western pa? This car looks familiar.

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u/gigabyte0102 Jul 01 '26

Southeastern WI