1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi 4 Speed in Red & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

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A 1966 Dodge Charger was always destined to be a classic car in future.

One of the coolest cars ever.

When a young boy, our neighbor owned a green Charger. It was such a cool automobile. One of MOPAR’s best designs and build.

Mr. Leslie's Charger looks & sounds fantastic from every angle. I don't think it's a coincidence Dodge spent so much time & effort styling the tail end of this car, because with that Hemi, that's the only view most other drivers will get to see. Thanks, Lou!

That was an impressive car.

This first generation was forgotten because of the second one, and this one's direct resemblance to the Coronet. But these are great--I was in sixth grade and a friend of mine's parents had a yellow one of these with a black vinyl interior, a 383cid. I loved those back bucket seats! Great a/c, too.

Lou , you should have shown the full length console and the split bucket seats.... one of the Chargers most unique features. And too bad the dash lights couldn't be seen... another impressive feature , unique to the Charger. I just sold my white 66 383 Charger back to the guy I bought it from 15 years ago. It was a real head turner , with folks trying to figure out what they were seeing .... always attracted a crowd.

An all time favourite of mine. Thanks Lou

I have always loved the look of the early Charger. The hemi, 4 speed makes it even better. Great car, no wonder the owner always wanted one. Thanks Lou!

Worth every penny in extra gas charges. Historically,The 66-67 Chargers were unappreciated because of the 68-71 big brother but recently they have been comming into their own. Thx again Lou!

The 1966 Dodge Charger was my first favorite car (@ 6 years old). I got to ride in the back of one while my father's friend test drove it in the mountains of southern PA. He did buy it.

That's always been one of my favorite Chryslers. They look very similar to the AMC Marlins.

I don't like Dodges too often but this model of Charger is a fine looking car, elegant inside and out as well.

Beautiful 66. I have personally been around two of these in my life. First one was owned by the older gentleman that had a shop up the alley from our house when I was around 12 or 13. His was white with a dark maroon interior with the 318/auto. It was all original except for one tire. I had the pleasure of helping him wash it may times. He didn't drive it much as the old tires really weren't safe, but it was such a complete and original car. The second was at a used car lot I worked at in my early twenties. It was black on black with the 383/auto. Far from original and very molested. Definite 70s/80s type hot rod. Keystone Classics and fat tires on the back, skinnies on the front. I had the pleasure of driving that one. Honestly it scared the crap out of me as I was used to the 305 in my Malibu..hehe. I can still smell the varnished fuel and old musty interior of that one. It was fun. Thanks for sharing as always Lou. Every now and then your videos take me back or trigger great memories from my younger days. Take care.

10 miles per gallon but 1000 smiles per gallon. Another winner presented by Lou. Thanks for sharing. 👍😉

The 1966 Dodge Charger has to be my favorite year! I love the body lines, and the overall style! Equipped with the 426 Hemi with the 4-speed manual transmission, that made this Mopar perfect! This car is a true gem! I love the red color. That really sets it off with its black interior! That's one mighty fine Mopar!

When I was a child 8 built many plastic models and one of my absolute favorites was of a 66 charger. Still one of the best looking mopars ever created

OMG!!!😱😱😱 This is the Dodge Charger of the first generation!🤩🤩🤩 Mopar or no car...💪💪💪

What a nice Charger! Very impressive. This generation deserves more love than they get. Just classic! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us Lou and Gary.

Dual quads, dual points, & solid lifters. You KNOW what these cars were intended for!

What a terrific example of a great car Lou!

A beautiful example of a beautiful car. So glad to hear the owner likes mufflers, and has the restraint to drive it sensibly. What a ride!

Morning lou, that red charger brings me good memories, first time I saw one was in 1966 I said wow the nose ,the roof rear end, then the inside it is a cool looking car, I grew up with the sixties, and seventies cars, knew them all, my favorite years, lou keep showing these beautiful cars. Take care Lou, God bless

Absolutely spectacular car ! So glad that beauties like this survived as an example of fantastic automotive history!

The 66 and 67 Chargers were VERY special.

Should have bought mine when I came home from the Army. Beautiful then and even greater now.

Such an amazing, beautiful car that has always brings a smile to your face. That's what it's all about. Good video Lou and thanks!

We appreciate the time you spend putting these productions together which in itself is not easy. Anyone giving this a thumbs down definitely has no business even visiting a muscle car channel let alone getting a glimpse of America's greatest cars of all time.

That Charger is super, I would call it a SuperCharger!!! All kidding aside, that is an awesome car. The color, the body oh man it is beautiful!!! I have always thought these were somewhat overlooked but were and are very cool cars. I Love the hideaway headlights, and the rear taillights are iconic! The big round gauges, the full length console, four bucket seats and fastback design give this car a Grand Touring personality and I would imagine with that big ol Hemi, it would cruise down the interstate with a statement!!!! Mopar or No Car!!! Good one Lou!!!

Brings back great memories. My 1st car out of high school was a 66 CHARGER 383 METAL FLAKE GOLD. Kept it until I got a 1970 340CUDA. Another great MOPAR classic.

Great car! In my opinion, this was one, if not the best, of Chrysler products of the 1960s. The styling, inside and out, was sublime, and the attention to detail was wonderful. The back seat was very cool with the buckets seats/console, the fold-down trunk partition, and even the interior lights on the C-pillars they way the were the termination of the chrome trim around the windows. Lou (and crew) as always, thank you for showing these awesome cars to us 👍

Always loved these early Chargers ! Great color on this body and a Hemi and a stick to boot ! Thanks for posting Lou !

I'm a Ford man at heart but I love them all but this one raises the hair on my arms this is the definition of badassery what a machine when I was about 7 years old a gentleman used to take us to a Christian version of the Boy Scouts in his 66 Dodge Charger it didn't have a Hemi but I think it was a 383 or 440 it sounded really good I love that car the interior is just incredible thank you for sharing your beautiful machine with us.

What a sweet ride! I like the 66 Charger more than any of following model years. The styling is unique, especially the roof lines, front and rear of the car! Thanks Lou!

these are phenomenal. the 2nd gen gets all the attention, but the 1st gen are high content cars with superior detailing over the 2nd gen. the 426 sends it over the moon. in my home office, i have a framed print from an artist who took a wide photo of just the taillight and trunk badge of a black one...its just one of the outstanding features of these cars. I have no doubt the owner is 'happy'!

Great car. Great car story !! I've had many Chargers but never a Hemi. In the early 90s I owned a 67 383 4 speed for a few years as a daily driver.. very unique cars !! (The dash lights are incredible at night)

This car is awesome and car people are so polite.

Gary, it looks like you do not miss flying your B-747 all around the world! Your old flying buddies miss you but see you have found your true Love! Great for you!!

Hi Lou, The back stories of the owners are just as interesting and intriguing as the cars themselves.But I have to say the 66 Charger Hemi is one unique automobile. I was expecting you to say that exhaust can put a baby to sleep after hearing it. Thank you for sharing.

Lou - Another Example of a beautiful original classic car. Looking forward to the next video.

Wonderful looking car. I did not know that the trunk wall folded down, yet I saw and knew people that had this car.

I had a metallic blue one while going to College....LOVED that car!! Mine had a factory AM-FM radio too.... ;-)

Beautiful Charger. The ultimate fastback.

I'll just say it once ; WOW ! Amazing, iconic, first generation Dodge Charger and a 426 hemi four speed to boot. Isn't life great? It's great. Thanks gents 👍👍

So very nice to have met Gary's sixth child, Hemi, Thanks for the proper introduction Lou. . . :>/

Lou, ur killing me! The cars featured lately r awesome. Thanks for posting. 👍

Great car with a great story. Thank you Lou for bring it to us.

Nice video. Mopar + HEMI = Smiles Per Gallon.

I was not aware of the existence of this car but it's really nice as the color and with the Hemi engine even better. Nice video Lou

I love that car. I owned a 68 charger 383 4spd and it had the same exact shifter. I haven't seen a car since that has that shifter. I had dual glass packs on mine and I loved the sound when I was downshifting it would pop and crackle that made me smile. My dad gave me the car when I turned 16 and got my license. I sadly sold it cause I joined the military and Mom wouldn't let me leave it at home.

I had one in the early 70s. Always loved these cars. The interior was very unique with the rear bucket seats and the console. One of a couple cars i wish i still had.

Great car but you will never meet a nicer person than Gary Leslie

Lou, Thank you for doing this video of my Charger. It sure was my pleasure working with you. And it exposed me to your websites which feature so many fantastic and unusual vehicles.😊😊

Even right at the debut year, it already had the ultimate Mopar engine...

This is one of the most beautiful cars ever to come out of Detroit.😊

You really knocked it out of the park this morning 🌄 Lou! 6am 70° F here in San Diego. I still haven't won the lottery, and purchased 50 Road Runners. (Road Runner Rentals)🤪😎

NASCAR BEAST, even the 'stock' cam and carbs were radical for its time,, sounds great BTW

These have gotten better looking over the last 40 years or so.

I got a ride in that car when it was in Wisconsin. I have photos of it in my driveway and know some of the history of the car

Chargers and Barracudas had great-looking consoles

favorite year CHARGER hemi ,4 speed and 4 bucket seats CLASSIC thank-you again LOU

What an awesome car, wow! A first year Charger with the elephant motor/4spd. If I had a choice between the 66 and the 68 I'd probably do a an IBM blue screen.

I always liked those hubcaps and they look great with the redline tires. Magnums would look great, too, but I don't think they were available yet in '66.

When I was a kid, on my way to my aunts house there was a house with a now knowing 66 Charger. Had a full length console, 383 4 speed, with origional hub caps. Knew him as Willy C. Supposedly bought it new in 66, guy had Buddy Holley glasses with a Beatles mop top. Was a faded Salmon type colour. barely any rust. Was sold in the mid 90s but no idea what happened to it..

Lou, that 66 Charger Fastback is a wonderful car. great styling

This same Hemi Dodge Charger was purchased by an Ohio Bell Telephone Operator, back in the day in Parma, Ohio! I cannot remember her name, but we parked behind the donut shop beside the Pearl Road Manners in Parma, Ohio! It was a 425 HP beast!

Awesome 66 Charger! Great car!

He got a “Charge” when he let it loose😅. Nice Charger, probably the best looking of all the years it was produced.

Thanks for posting Lou! Beautiful car. I do prefer the '68 to '70 Charger but this car is a real beauty..Thanks again for posting! Be blessed always Lou!

Lou pays all speeding tickets in Dodge Chargers.

Nice example,the flags a great touch.

Liked the car, liked the story, loved the rumble!

A hemi and 4 speed what a great car can't help but like the chargers had be be fun to take it for a ride

amazing hemi

Jeez Lou, I'm finally speechless !

Tough to get any emotion out of that guy Lou, nice video

Este es un único y hermoso Dodge Charger 1966! Tiene diferencias muy vistosas en comparación con el modelo de 1969 que la famosa serie de TV «The Dukes of Hazzard» popularizó. ¡Me encantó ese pisotón de aceleración y potencia que vimos en el minuto 11:26! ¡Y no es para menos! Ya que hasta le sacó una buena sonrisa a su serio propietario, jaja. ¡Excelente video Lou, y saludos!

Best year for Charger, and my favorite slot car.

Chryslers crown jewel of design

Shoulda taken this one out to the country!! Really blow out the carbon!! You just don't see these very often! Another Mopar beauty! You really find the great ones here at this auto show!!

Your Viper drives off at the end of your videos. A Chrysler man, Lou !!! I can tell this car moved you.

I used to hate this shape charger but it's grown on me as I have aged. Maybe because I always picture one in a Nascar livery.

Love the video and Leslie's Charger look and sound fantastic! Wish i had the Hemi in mine but it came with the 318 Poly, 727 auto and AC. Always loved those car since i was a kid and finally find a pretty solid one

Sweet Car! Congrats, Gary!! Thanks Lou!!

American muscle 💪 all the way

I think the Charger's Gauge Cluster @13:02 used "Electroluminescent Lighting" that was similar to the earlier 1960 Chrysler's "Panelescent Lighting"...I've always like the styling of the early Chargers; I think Dodge got the proportions just right when compared with the Rambler Marlin

elephant motor in power and size! beautiful styling!!

Only Lou could get a guy to beat on his car like that ;-)

Beautiful as it is rare!

Hey @Lou - the best days start with a hemi and a 4 speed - well done sir!!! Amazing video as always and happy Wednesday!

Thanks again Lou

I don't know if Lou does this for a living....but what a fun gig.

I had a 67 right out of high school in 1979 paid $ 1,600 had a 383 automatic . Wrecked it 3 years later 😢

Gary has one Sweet Red 66 Chariot. Boy can that Hemi sing. Great video Lou.

Gorgeous.

Compare these works of art to the garbage they make today. No contest!

I don't see many of these anymore. I'd love to ride in it at night and see that dash.

Thanks Lou!! Amazing

GOTTA LOVE THEM AMERICAN MUSCLE CARS , CLASSIC 👍