A full-size Caprice wagon with a 427, four-speed manual, Muncie shifter and seller-reported build documentation. The combination of big-block power, three pedals and family-car bodywork is the definition of a genuinely unusual long-roof.
Classic · Manual · RWD · Rare Spec
1966 Chevrolet Caprice 427 Station Wagon
A full-size Caprice wagon with a 427, four-speed manual, Muncie shifter and seller-reported build documentation. The combination of big-block power, three pedals and family-car bodywork is the definition of a genuinely unusual long-roof.
Source review: September 25, 2026. The exact chassis 166456T165481 is still advertised by F40 on a marketplace, but at a different price from the prior Waghoon quote. No sold result was obtained; historical price is not a current quote. The last confirmed observation date is unchanged; this is not direct seller confirmation. Recorded source · Supporting listing
Waghoon data snapshot
Source checked September 21, 2026Fast, fact-backed context
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Why it is curated427 V8 · 4-SPEED
SignalClassicSignalManualSignalRWDSignalRare Spec
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
Listing-backed facts
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $39,900 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | F40 Motorsports ↗ |
| Mileage | 9,100 miles shown | Shown as described by the seller; lifetime mileage is not established. | F40 Motorsports ↗ |
| Location | Portland, Connecticut | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | F40 Motorsports ↗ |
| Listed specification | 427ci V8 · Four-speed manual · 12-bolt rear axle · Stock 5481 | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | F40 Motorsports ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Manual, RWD, Rare Spec | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | F40 Motorsports ↗ |
Potential model issues to inspect
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Big-block identity and documentationMatch engine, transmission and axle stampings to the seller's build sheet and supporting paperwork before paying a provenance premium. | Original listing ↗ | Seller describes documentation; Waghoon has not authenticated it |
| Cooling, clutch and driveline behaviorA high-output big-block in a heavy wagon warrants a full hot road test. Inspect cooling stability, clutch engagement, shifter operation, U-joints and differential noise. | FTC used-car guidance ↗ | No independent road-test report supplied |
| Floors, frame and tailgateInspect the frame, body mounts, floors, spare-wheel well and two-piece tailgate for corrosion or old repairs, including beneath trim and weather seals. | Original listing photos ↗ | Underside condition requires in-person verification |
Who should shortlist it
A Chevrolet collector who wants muscle-car hardware in a practical body and is prepared to authenticate the drivetrain and period documentation.
What Waghoon could not verify
Treat 9,100 as miles shown rather than lifetime mileage. Verify engine stamping, transmission, axle ratio, build documents, timeslips, chassis identity and any prior body repair. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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