Rare 66 on eBay

[Larry S.]

There's a 66 on eBay with a 427/390, auto, air, power, headrests for sale, white with red interior, supposedly 1 of 20 built. Does anyone know this car? I'm interested in it, although not for the buy-it-now price of $129,000. Anyone care to venture a guess as to its reasonable worth? Thank you.

[John H.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Larry -

If it's a St. Louis body, with a white interior the trim tag will tell if it's "real" or not (at least in terms of the A/C, Powerglide, power windows, and headrests); if it's an A.O. Smith body, it won't. Got a link?

[David K.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Here it is:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Larry S.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

John, it's item #270263715623 on eBay. There is a picture of the trim tag. Sounds like a nice car, and you know my affinity for BB auto and air! Thanks.

[Larry S.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Thanks, David.

[John D.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

I think that car may have been at Carlisle under a tent towards the back of the fairgrounds....don't know if it sold.

[John H.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

The power windows and headrests were added - it was originally built without them.

[Doug C.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Larry -

If it's a St. Louis body, with a white interior the trim tag will tell if it's "real" or not (at least in terms of the A/C, Powerglide, power windows, and headrests); if it's an A.O. Smith body, it won't. Got a link?

John, forgive my ignorance, but how would a St Louis trim tag provide you with information with respect to A/C, power windows, etc.?

[Jerry M.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

The ECL's indicate it was built without head rest or power windows. No way to tell about the A/C from pics.

I have the same 66 and the ECL code is KN. It should be that or maybe DJ on this one. This car would need really close inspection. The ad says it is a Top Flight car though.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

John, forgive my ignorance, but how would a St Louis trim tag provide you with information with respect to A/C, power windows, etc.?

John is right & it did not come with a hard top either. The BC trim code excludes all 3 of thes options. Look in the trim tag NCRS book.
KEN

[Doug C.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Jerry, is the ECL the two letter code beside the 3 digit trim code? In this case the"BC" beside the "407"?
If so in the case of a standard trim car (STD.) this info doesn't seem to be provided.
Perhaps it may be part of the St. Louis body code (S____)?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Tony S.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

John, forgive my ignorance, but how would a St Louis trim tag provide you with information with respect to A/C, power windows, etc.?

Doug. You should consider puchasing Al Grenning's trim tag book. He goes into the ECL issues for St. Louis trim tags. A. O. Smith did not have ECL's. I always believe its important to invest in a good library.
Tony

[Wes S.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Nolands books says it should be a DJ not BC ECL. Car should not have headrest seats.

[Bill I.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Of Course No Headrests, They became an option in 67. Bill.

[Donald T.]

Re: Rare 66 on eBay

Of Course No Headrests, They became an option in 67. Bill.

Actually, headrests were first available in 66.