A66 Challenger Registry

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Congratulations to Gareth Davies from Scotland who owns a project A66 Challenger that was originally sold in California. It is a well loaded vehicle with the A66 package, automatic, and came with the Light Package, rallye instrument cluster, the rare AM 8 track radio and the rare molding group. It also was built with power disc brakes and AC. It was a stripe delete car. The car is in the A66 Challenger Registry. Best of luck with the restoration project;

 

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Questions have come up about A66 Challengers with the factory M51 coded sunroof; I have found claims that only 197 1970 Challengers of all ilk, were optioned with the factory M51 and the documentation of a "K" VON. That would make an A66 Challenger with this option very very rare. There currently is only one A66 Challenger in the A66 Registry with this documented option. I do have another A66 Challenger in the Registry with a sunroof that was part of an estate sale and ended up on ebay in 2022. It is a 4 speed car in burnt orange interior/exterior. It was found to be that the sun roof was welded onto this car from an actual sunroof Challenger. (JH23 H0E 108147) Not sure where it ended up? Check out this video; https://youtu.be/XoDSR7dWXkM

 

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A long lost A66 Challenger sitting next to a long lost TA Challenger found and recorded by the Auto Archaeologist on FB. Looking to see if I can gain some additional info on the A66 for the A66 Registry!

 

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Contacted the Auto Archaeologist; he is going to check with the owner regarding sharing the information on the A66 Challenger with the A66 Registry!

 

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Something from the A66 Registry archives; Beautiful and rare A66 Challenger convertible w some day 2 wheels;

 

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Picture from the A66 Registry Archives; nice A66 convertible at a car meet in a rare color;

 

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From the A66 Registry Archives; a partial build sheet from a FC7 4 speed A66. Was added to the archive in March 2020 with no other information. Hopefully the car still exists!

 

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This is a question that comes up frequently;

Mopar did not intend to offer a 340 engine in a Challenger in August 1969 when 1970 Challenger production began. As Matt denoted, when Dodge saw that the 340 would be available in the Cuda, they decided to create the A66 package which was not made available until September,1969. Early cars had the 340 decal hood callouts because they did not originally plan to offer the 340, no metal callouts were yet produced. In our A66 Registry, the earliest SPD for A66 Challengers are 9/29 for H0E cars and 9/22 for H0B Challengers. There are many October 1969 A66 builds for both factories, once the public became aware of availability. As per Hamtramck Historical, a Mopar bulletin dated 7/23/69 indicated that the A66 Package would be available in early September. The package was changed as of 10/20 making F70-14 tires standard instead of the 15 in wheels.

Regarding TA Challengers, it has been mentioned that the future Trans Am Challenger Program was the impetus for adding the 340 to the Challenger. There was a Mopar bulletin dated February 20, 1970 released to dealerships introducing the A53 TA package. As to how early Ma Mopar was envisioning the T/A package, hard to say. They kept the production dates for the TA to a tight time frame in the spring of 1970. For anyone interested here is a Hot Rod article on the TA340 cars. https://www.motortrend.com/.../fast-1970-dodge.../

 

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From the A66 Registry Archives; a beautiful A66 4 sp w the original drivetrain (JH27H0B390295) believed to be the last Challenger convertible produced w the 340 engine. Car was sold at Mecum Harrisburg in 2015 and sold at the time for a nice $82.5k

 

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Rare A66 convertible project For Sale Numbers matching.
Owner Eric Buckley (Facebook) looking to sell his A66 Challenger.
It is an early A66 B03, no ps or pb, but is coded for power top, luggage rack, and side moldings. A correct rallye dash is also installed. and also comes with it's original collapsible spare tire. Rare original exhaust manifolds are intact. Car is automatic, Y1 with a black interior. It is an intact project car that needs a complete restoration and comes with a lot of extra parts. It is one of only 178 made! He is looking for $30k including a large list extra parts. You can pm me here and I will forward your interest or pm Eric directly on FB. Car is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. More pics available

 

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List of extra parts that will be included in the price;

 

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A66 Convertible Sold on Ebay this week. $25K Body work done nicely
No drivetrain and only partial serial number. Hard to place in the A66 Challenger Registry. Nice looking roller body! JH27H0B21XXXX

 

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Hood is worth a bunch if it is real.

 

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Hood is worth a bunch if it is real.

The Shaker hood is one of the all time coolest options. I like it so much that I made my own to fit a non-factory set up.

 

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I often thought about adding the shaker hood to my A66. At one point about 20? years ago, I had all the parts from Ben Snobar back then. I had also ordered an AMD hood just as they first became available. I sold off the parts about 5 years ago. Decided to keep my car stock. Still think about it. I once owned an original 440-6 Challenger in the early 70’s w a factory shaker; makes me reminisce a bit!

 

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From the A66 Registry Archives; Convertible 4sp sold at Mecum in 2012 for $74,250k. Car appears to be DY3 with tan leather interior. Factory AC, power top, rallye dash, console, dual chrome mirrors, drum brakes, collapse spare, 5 spoke wheels. Data from pictures only. Anyone know about this Challenger?
Car is a cloned 318 car cloned to perfection! into an A66 340 car!

 

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Searching for her lost A66 Challenger
Charlene Billie former owner
"Would like help in locating my college graduation gift....a 1970 Dodge Challenger, 8 Cyl., manual 340 4 BBL. VIN JH23H0B232825 Owned it for 7-8 years. Purchased in Erie, PA, sold independently to a buyer when I lived in Hatboro, PA."

Any information appreciated on this A66 Challenger!

 

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For anyone interested in submitting A66 Challenger Registrations

Registrations can be sent to; A66challengerregistr61@yahoo.com
Or be pm here on FEBO.
Additionally you can submit questions and registration on Facebook; Challenger A66 Group and Registry-Challenger A66 Group and Registry | Facebook

Thank you
Phil

 

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Rare A66 Challenger 4 sp convertible For Sale on FB
New entry for the A66 Registry. Interesting A66; came w a four speed and 3:91 gears w power brakes from the factory.

Rare A66 convertible w the 4 speed; one of 66 made.

Nice with the R22 radio and power top! Looks to also have the 15"rallye wheels.

Car is listed for sale for $25K. Owner says solid frame, floors and trunk, and needs patches on lower panels.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/188154404700903/user/100058292163209

 

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A66 Challenger hardtop, automatic with power brakes, rallye dash and factory AC and rallye wheels in a great color FK5 with an H6k4 interior. Up for auction on Hemming Motor News Auction Site. Looking forward to see what she sells for?
Looks to be in GREAT condition!
Hemmings website;
https://www.hemmings.com/classified...Ohr2BLwKfmnirZwn3XcARq_UyCvh30ZKql6zeeQxkv2il