1966 L72 Impala

[Tracker1]

Looked at this today. Factory 4.10s - couldn't verify the M22 claim. Super solid car from Washington state. What's something like this worth?

[WILMASBOYL78]

One of my local car buddies has an original L72 convertible....he told me the cowl tag denotes the type of 4spd...and that only the L72 got the M21...not sure about the rock crusher..

Not sure on value...but, show me another one??

-wilma

[big gear head]

I love those cars. I'd love to have a '66 with the 427 and a 4 speed.

[Lee Stewart]

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...-Chevrolet.pdf

[camaromb]

One of my friends also has an L72 '66 Impala convert, blue white top 4 speed, Canadian docs.

[CC Rider]

Cool Chevy!

[mssl72]

There's a lot of variables to look at to try to hone in on a price. Is the drive-train born with, all the parts there? Is there any paperwork? Do you have a better picture of the cowl tag? How about the gauge package, engine stamping? On original cars there wasn't any chrome on the engine.
You could've received a possible 4 different transmissions with an L72 in a full size Chevrolet car in '66. If you didn't specify you wanted a 4 speed then you would've received a 3 speed on the tree. M20, M21 and M22 were all available. Without paperwork M22's would be difficult to believe since according to Chevrolet documents there were only 2 full size cars that left the factory with one, M21 - 1,595 and M20 - 30,467. I was told the gear ratio of the axle determined which transmission you would've received. I don't recall what the dividing point was, but with 4.10s it probably had an M21. The cowl tag would only tell you if it was wide ratio or close ratio Q for close, W for wide.

[442w30]

Originally Posted by mssl72

I was told the gear ratio of the axle determined which transmission you would've received.

I would think the tranny would determine which gear was standard and what were available. :twocents:

[L78M22Rag]

Gotta love dry Washington state cars!

[iluv69s]

Originally Posted by mssl72

The cowl tag would only tell you if it was wide ratio or close ratio Q for close, W for wide.

looks like a W on the tag to me...??