“Everything about Caprice reflects an elegant departure from the norm,” Chevrolet said about its new-for-1966 standalone model. The Caprice was defined by its formal roofline — something that set it apart from other Chevy full-sized offerings of the time. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe listed for sale by a dealer in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Caprice name was first introduced in mid-1965 for a luxury package offered on the Impala four-door hardtop under RPO Z18. Included in the equipment list were a heavier frame, suspension changes, and trim updates. Beginning in 1966, the Caprice became a standalone model, although it shared a 119-inch wheelbase with other full-sized models including the Impala, Bel Air, and Biscayne.
The 1966 brochure for full-sized models said, “Choose any jet-smoother 1966 Chevrolet. It’ll be built the Chevrolet way: comfortable, dependable, and good-looking… like the new Caprice Custom Coupe with its one-of-a-kind roofline.”
Exterior features include chrome bumpers, quad headlights, wheel-arch and rocker moldings, dual side mirrors, and 18-inch Rally-style wheels wrapped in Toyo Extensa HP tires. The red paint, fancy footwork, and lowered stance give this otherwise unassuming high-end coupe a racy aesthetic.
The cabin is upholstered in black vinyl. Features include bucket seats, lap belts, center console, woodgrain trim, manual-crank windows, Sparco steering wheel, touchscreen audio system, air conditioning, and power windows.
Contrary to what the badges on the front fenders say (“350”), there’s a lot more going on under the hood than meets the eye. Power comes from a 496ci V-8 mated to a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear end with an Eaton limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a Holley Sniper EFI system, aluminum radiator, aluminum heads, long-tube headers, and serpentine belt system. Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes are employed for confident stopping power.
If the Caprice in stock form was capable of delivering a “jet-smooth” driving experience, this high-horsepower restomod version takes the skillset to all new heights — and speeds. It’s an attractive departure from the norm on so many levels.
The auction for this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe ends Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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