66 Belvedere

[300]

Looking at a 66 Belvedere 2- door H/T
Are they a desirable Mopar?
Thanks

 

[Bruzilla]

Desirability is in the eye of the beholder for pre-68 and post 72 cars. There's not much market for them, but if you like them you like them, which is a good thing for buyers as it keeps the investors and flippers away.

 

[moparcrazy]

Yes there Desirable but i think the price and condition of the car sets its value...any pics?

 

[Cranky]

There sure are a lot of them on just this site for there not to be much of a market for them but yeah, they don't command the money that earlier and later models do.....

 

[super-bee_ski]

In my opinion, very desirable!
BUT: As Bruzilla states, it depends on you.

In my opinion, if you like it, buy it!
Don't listen to other experts...LOL

I always wanted a 1969 AMC S/C Rambler.... yeah...you know...that one.
Only 1,512 cars made.
I listened to the experts tell me for many years "Its a Rambler" why do you want one.
Now go try and buy one!

My point, simply put: "Buy what YOU like, Build it the way YOU like and tell any critic to screw off"
Unless of course your going to throw a 350 Chevy in it!
LOL

 

[Bruzilla]

Yeah, well this is a site for B body enthusiasts, so you would expect to see a lot of interest in them here. Last I checked, we're still a pretty small segment of the auto enthusiast population.

 

[jjschm]

That's like asking if you desire blondes or brunettes. The resale value, competitive market and re-pop parts availability are likely to be less however. For some of us that like the challenge and uniqueness it makes them more desirable.

 

[Banzaiii67]

If your looking for resale or to make money restoring it, I would look at something else unless it was a Hemi. If it's a pleasure car the more complete it is, the better. Parts can be tricky to find and are pretty costly for something that isn't as desirable as a early B or a 68-70 B.

 

[300]

Thanks all, just what I wanted to know, Ya. Was going to restore it to keep my hobby going, but if there's no market out there for resale, maybe keep looking for that 68-72. Years, although I like the look of the 64-65 ?

 

[Belle66]

I've got a 66 Bel II, it's a daily driver and hobby. When I have the time, or motivation or money, l take it off the road and do some more to it. Not focused on resale, just fun.

 

[Budnicks]

Very desirable amongst Mopar enthusiasts, outside that realm not so much...
Like others have said "resale maybe a different issue"
if your doing it to make money or for resale,
any year would be tough, you need to know who, where & what to buy
& do most of the labor/work yourself, to "actually" come out ahead,
even the most desirable years 68-70's, it can be tough...
These 60's & even early 70's Mopars aren't like Camaros or Mustangs,
where parts are available everywhere & a dime a dozen/cheap...

Do it for the love & not the $$$, you'll be rewarded...

I personally like them 66's & 67's too,
great sharp edgy styling, racing linage/history too...

good luck in your search

like my signature says below

 

[mopar 3 B]

That was my first Mopar 318-3 spd. would definitely buy another one if money and storage were not an issue.

 

[monaco66coupe]

The 66-67's are very desirable, they are just harder to restore. they also bring a lower price, but you can start lower as well. If parts were more plentiful restoration wise, they would bring more money. I have 68-69 model cars, but I get tired of them at shows. The Owners tend to be cocky, and they spend a lot of time competing with each other. A lot like the E Body Guys, sorry if that offends. Go to a Mustang show sometime, you will know what I'm saying.
The new group of attitudes? the 2009- 2015 Challenger Guys,,,,, I sold mine because I got fed up with them.
Sorry again!

 

[MOPOWER871]

66 belvedere's are cool, i miss mine had two. One with a poly 318. Other a 383 ,headers, 727/stall converter and some 4:88 out back steel rim mounted m&h cheater slicks and dog dish hub caps ,2 1/2" exhaust and a 150 shot of spray fun car. Sleeper !! Get it guy 66 are way cool . If you like it buy it

 

[66four40]

I wouldn't sell my 66 belvedere I for twice what I paid for it, and it was a tick under $10,000. I love the belvedere because there are fewer of them at car shows compared to road runners and cuda's. Once you get to an all brand car show you will be lucky to find a belvedere period. All personal opinion like everyone says. Mopar or no car I say.

 

[300]

Thanks for all replys, I just finished a 65 Sat, Got a 70 AAR, and 2 chevelles, keeping these cars, just want to keep hobby going and be able to sell next project when done. Just going to do up as a nice driver