1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop Coupe, 2-Door
The Wildcat represented Buick's sporty full-size offering on a 126-inch wheelbase with powerful 401 CID V-8 power. This model combined luxury appointments with performance-oriented styling and handling.
Confidence
95%
464376X126785
V8
Engine
Hardtop Coupe, 2-Door
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1966 Buick Wildcat
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 64 | Wildcat |
| Body Style Code | 37 | 2-Door Sport Coupe |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | X | Kansas City, KS |
| Serial Number | 126785 | Unit #126785 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelWildcat
Year1966
Body StyleHardtop Coupe, 2-Door
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1966 Buick:
Engine
6-cyl, 225 CID, 160 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower160 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
6-cyl, 225 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 300 CID, 210 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
8-cyl, 300 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 260 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 220 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower220 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
8-cyl, 340 CID, 260 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 400 CID, 325 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 401 CID, 325 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 401 CID, 8.75:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
Engine
8-cyl, 425 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement425 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
8-cyl, 425 CID, 360 HP, 10.25:1 compression, dual 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement425 CID
Carburetordual 4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Width72.2
Wheelbase115.5
Length197.6
Height55.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2330.00
No. Produced
42733
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
72.2
in.
Length
197.6
in.
Height
55.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Type
Helical
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Exhaust System
Single
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
260 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
6.50 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Make
Ford
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65A
Brake Size
10
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Cylinders
6
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Main Bearings
4
Type
Single downdraft
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.