Lifetime west coast car. Mostly original with spectacular 9-passenger interior. 383/automatic. Loaded with 3 rows of seats, overhauled dual A/C, power windows, power rear window, and more. Beautiful wagon that’s exactly right for your next road trip!

This awesome Monaco is everything that’s awesome about vintage wagons. Big V8? Check. Three rows of seats? Check. Wood paneling? Check. This is the car that delivered families to the Grand Canyon and Disneyworld and camping trips in Michigan, offering room for everyone and everything. Maybe that’s why vintage wagons are so popular today—they’re the anti-minivan, the perfect way to take the family on vacation with style. This cool 1966 Dodge Monaco wagon spent the entirety of its life out west where it’s warm and dry; first in Denver, then California, then Nevada, then Texas. As a result, it’s spectacularly solid and clean with no rot or other issues hiding underneath. That’s mostly original paint, too, so you can tell it has been loved. Only the tailgate seems to have been repainted, a finish that’s only a shade off. The rest is vintage 1966 Mopar enamel and original woodgrain Dynoc decals so it has a very authentic look. If you’ve experienced Mopars of this vintage, then you know the lovely solid sound the doors make when they close and the whole thing fits together extremely well—typical of a quality survivor. There’s also plenty of bright chrome trim to set it off, including the roof rack, bumpers, and ultra-fine grille, and it’s all in great condition. The Monaco is a great-looking car and in wagon form, it still looks low, wide, and sleek.

The interior is absolutely spectacular, offering three rows of seats for a total of nine passengers if everyone’s really cozy. The tan vinyl upholstery is in great condition and looks rather upscale for something so utilitarian. Slide behind the wheel and you’ll find one of the coolest dashboards of the ‘60s, a racy twin-pod setup that houses all the vital gauges, although the clock is sadly not working. We also really dig the dash-mounted rear-view mirror, the big steering wheel with horn ring, and vintage compass mounted to the driver’s left—remember those? Options include power windows and factory A/C, including a rear unit for back seat passengers, and it has been recently overhauled so it’s quite effective. There’s also 6-way power front seat, power rear window, and the ever-popular folding third row of seats, so it’s great if you’ve got kids. The factory AM radio is still in the dash although the speaker does not seem to be connected—easy to upgrade if a road trip is in your future. Carpets and windlace are new, but the excellent headliner is original and still looks great. It’s also practical, as the rear seats all fold flat so the wagon will swallow a 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed. Who needs a minivan, anyway?

This is a big car and a big car deserves a big powerplant. In the Monaco’s case, it’s a 383 cubic inch V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor making 325 horsepower and a rather impressive 425 lb-ft. of torque. This is a hauler with muscle car DNA in its veins. It has been recently and extensively serviced, including a new Edelbrock carburetor, new fuel pump, full tune-up, new battery, and a rebuilt power steering pump, so it’s ready for the road. The engine bay is nicely detailed with correct corporate turquoise engine enamel, a factory air cleaner assembly, and original-style exhaust manifolds. It starts easily, idles nicely, and pulls the big wagon around without much effort at all—it’s really fun to drive. The A/C system has been rebuilt and includes a modern compressor and R134a refrigerant so it’s effective and easy to service. The brakes have also been rebuilt including a new dual master cylinder and new wheel cylinders, hoses, rear drums, and NOS shoes. Chrysler’s indestructible TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic shifts cleanly and spins 2.76 gears out back, making this a car that’s practically built for highway cruising. It also offers new shocks and fresh sway bar bushings up front, so it rides beautifully and tracks well. A new muffler and tailpipe give it a hushed V8 sound that feels appropriate and you’ll note that there’s some dust and dirt underneath, but exactly zero signs of rust or rot. This is a really clean car. Factory 14-inch steel wheels carry optional Charger spinner hubcaps and a set of recent 215/75/14 whitewall radials.

Documentation includes the original owner’s manual and Certi-Card, plus a factory shop manual. We also have extensive photos of the recent repair and service work.

This is a really cool car. Yes, we’ll admit that we love wagons, but who doesn’t? The combination of horsepower, style, options, and ultra-clean survivor condition make this car a winner in every way that matters. With lots of recent service, it’s ready to enjoy, and there aren’t many cars that put a bigger smile on people’s faces better than a vintage wagon with wood on its sides. Call today!

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