1966 Dodge Monaco 500

Bid to $7,750 on 4/12/19

This 1966 Dodge Monaco 500 hardtop coupe is finished in Light Green Metallic over black vinyl and is powered by a 383ci V8 backed by a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Modifications include refinished paint and the installation of accessory gauges and an aftermarket radio. Sold new in Dallas, Texas, the car was acquired by the seller in 2018, and recent service is said to have included a new vinyl top, transmission service, fluid changes, and more as detailed below. This Monaco 500 is now offered with the original warranty card and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

Based on the Polara, the Monaco was launched by Dodge in 1965 to compete against luxury coupes such as the Pontiac Grand Prix. This example reportedly was refinished in the factory Light Green Metallic (FF) while under previous ownership. A new black vinyl top has been installed in preparation for the sale. Images in the gallery below include close-up photos of noted chips and cracks in the finish and trim, and the 500 badge is missing from the right front fender.

14″ wheels with factory covers are equipped with Futura GLS Super Sport tires.

The interior features black vinyl seats with cloth inserts, and modifications include Equus accessory gauges and a Boss head unit mounted under the dash. Additional photos in the gallery show splits in the dashtop surface. The factory AM radio is reportedly inoperative, the A/C system requires servicing, and the vent windows are said to be difficult to open.

Just over 61k miles are shown on the 5-digit odometer, approximately 2k of which have been added by the selling dealer. True mileage is unknown.

The trim tag on the left inner fender partially decodes as follows:

105 – Planned delivery date of January 5, 1966
37031 – Production sequence
DP23 – Monaco 2-door hardtop
P1X – Black vinyl and cloth interior
FF1 – Light Green Metallic with black vinyl top

The Monaco 500 came standard with a 383ci V8 equipped with a 4-barrel carburetor and was rated at 325 horsepower when new. This engine was reportedly rebuilt under previous ownership, and it is equipped with an aftermarket camshaft. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Recent work is said to have included a new alternator, voltage regulator, transmission service, brake master cylinder, tailpipes, and fluid changes.

The seller notes an exhaust leak upon initial warm-up as well as weeping from the pinion seal of the differential. Additional photos in the gallery below illustrate the condition of the underbody and mechanicals.

A pair of narrated videos from the seller shows the exterior, interior, trunk, and engine bay as well as a test drive.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

High Bid	USD $7,750 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	April 12, 2019 at 2:05PM PT
Bids	11

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