4 Speeds in 1966

[stubs300]

There was some chatter a week or so ago about 4 speeds and someone said that they didn't do manuals in 66. WRONG! Here one and it's a tits one at that! 1966 Chrysler 2 Dr HT 383 3 Speed Manual Extremely Rare 1 of 1 # match
Just saw that isn't a 3 speed instead, but still a manual.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Of course they did. 3 speeds and 4 speeds. I own a 4 speed 1966 C body.

Laurence (a member here I think?) has a 3 speed column shift 2 door 66 Newport in Alberta.

 

[The Horvaths]

I have a 4 on the floor '66 as well. Maybe they meant no Hurst shifted 4 speeds in '66?

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Agreed - no Hursts in 66

 

[Bryan]

I think the original statement wasn't about 3 speeds in Chryslers or 3 and 4 speeds in Dodge or Plymouth. What they said was they didn't make any 4 speed Chryslers in 1966.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Well, we all agree, that is erroneous. Lotsa 66 Chryslers w/4 speeds.

 

[Bryan]

Well, we all agree, that is erroneous. Lotsa 66 Chryslers w/4 speeds.

Actually, I have never seen or heard of a 66 Chrysler with a 4 speed... 65 yes, but 66 or newer -- no.... I would like to know if anyone on here has one.

 

[Furyman]

WOW ! It's got the heavy duty manual antenna option !!!

 

[Bryan]

WOW ! It's got the heavy duty manual antenna option !!!

Don't forget the mandatory optional rear fender skirts.

 

[1978 NYB]

 

[polara71]

1966 Chrysler 2 Dr HT 383 3 Speed Manual Extremely Rare 1 of 1 # match - $7950 (Russellville, KY 1 hr. N. of Nashville)

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1966 Chrysler Newport 2 Door HT

VIN: CL23G6313XXXX
condition: good
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 118900
paint color: red
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: coupe

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1966 Chrysler Newport 2 Door Hardtop with Numbers Matching 383 and Extremely Rare factory 3



One of One? Why do I despise that claim?

 

[Mr C]

According to the 66 Chrysler data book 3 spd manual was std on 300 & Newport and 3 spd auto extra cost. No 4 spd. Categories left to right NY, 300, Newport, T&C.

 

[mdh157]

price looks reasonable too (assuming it is solid)

 

[69monaco]

Long time for sale.......few years!!

 

[GJS]

Cool car. I think that 3 on the tree that was up in Penn might have been a better bet, price wise.

 

[Ripinator]

Well, we all agree, that is erroneous. Lotsa 66 Chryslers w/4 speeds.

Ross:. Please show us a 66 Chrysler with a four speed. Again, I have never seen one.

 

[commando1]

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Well now... maybe I am gonna git tutored on this!

I have to admit I shot off my mouth earlier, going only the hearsay that they were available... people often say my 66 Dodge Monaco is a fake until they see it.

 

[Bryan]

Well now... maybe I am gonna git tutored on this!

I have to admit I shot off my mouth earlier, going only the hearsay that they were available... people often say my 66 Dodge Monaco is a fake until they see it.

It was only Chrysler that didn't have the 4 speed option in 66, Dodge and Plymouth still did. Really strange since they were basically the same cars.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Agreed - and that was the biggest contributing factor to my erroneus assertion!