1966 Dodge Monaco

The Monaco was offered with six different trim styles in 1966 with all of them equipped with a standard 383 cid V8 engine. Additional features included curved side windows, fender mounted turn signals, backup lights, glove box light and full carpeting.

 

 

 

 

1966 Dodge Monaco Factory Specifications & Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Monaco Series
BD2H	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$3,033	3,890 lbs	Note 1
BD2H	43	4 dr Hardtop - 6P	$3,170	3,835 lbs	Note 1
BD2H	23	2 dr Hardtop - 6P	$3,107	3,855 lbs	Note 1
BD2H	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,183	4,265 lbs	Note 1
BD2H	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$3,539	4,315 lbs	Note 2
BD2P	23	2 dr 500 Hardtop - 6P	$3,604	4,270 lbs	Note 2

Notes:

1. A total of 30,600 Monaco's and 7,300 Monaco 500's were produced (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
2. A total of 29,300 Monaco and Polara Station Wagons were produced (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).

Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires (V8)
Monaco	121 in	213.3 in	80 in	62 in	62 in	8.55 x 14
Monaco Station Wagons - 6P	121 in	217.1 in	79.4	60.7 in	60.7 in	8.55 x 14
Monaco Station Wagons - 9P	121 in	218.4 in	79.4	60.7 in	60.7 in	8.55 x 14

1966 Dodge Monaco VIN

VIN Decoding

Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.

First Symbol - Car Line D - Dodge 122" W - Dodge 117/118" L - Dart W - Charger/Coronet J - Challenger X - Charger

Second Symbol - Price Class E - Economy S - Special L - Low X - Fast Top M - Medium K - Police H - High O - Superstock P - Premium T - Taxi Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type 21 - 2 Dr. Sedan 41 - 4 Dr. Sedan 23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop 43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop 27 - 2 Dr. Convertible 45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat 29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop 46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat

Fifth Symbol - Engine (B) 6-198 (N) 8-383 (C) 6-225 (N) 8-383 (E) 6-Special Order (R) 8-426 HEMI (G) 8-318 (T) 8-440 (H) 8-340 (U) 8-440 (J) 8-340 (V) 8-440 (L) 8-383 (Z) 8-Special Order

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 6 - 1966 1 - 1971 7 - 1967 2 - 1972 8 - 1968 3 - 1973 9 - 1969 4 - 1974 0 - 1970 5 - 1975 Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Lynch Road, Michigan (E) Los Angeles, California (B) Hamtramck, Michigan (F) Newark, Deleware (C) Jefferson, Michigan (G) St. Louis, Missouri (D) Belvedere, Illinois (R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

 

1966 Dodge Monaco Options & Accessories

Description	Description
383-cid 4 BC V-8	Electric Window
440-cid 4 BC V-8	3-spoke Steering Wheel
TorqueFlite Transmission	Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
4-Speed Manual Transmission	Light Package
Disc Brakes	Cargo Area Light
Sure Grip Differential	Lockable Storage Compartment
Trailer Towing Package	Auto Pilot Speed Control
Power Brakes	Tinted Windows
Power Steering	Electric Tailgate Window Lift
Tachometer	Assist Handles
Air Conditioning	AM/FM Radio
6-way Power Seat	Rear Seat Speakers
Electric Clock	All-vinyl Interior Trim
Retractable Seat Belts	Rear Window Defroster
Prismatic Rear View Mirror	Outside Remote Control Mirror
Electric Door Locks

1966 Dodge Interior and Exterior Paint Chips

• 1966 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
  
  The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Light Blue.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4656L Duco® Code - 4656 Dulux® Code - 181-97397		Q - Red Lucite® Code - 4661LM Duco® Code - 4661M Dulux® Code - 181-97417M
B - Black Lucite® Code - 88L Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005		R - Yellow Lucite® Code - 4698L Duco® Code - 4698 Dulux® Code - 93-97768
C - Light Blue Lucite® Code - 4759L Duco® Code - 4759 Dulux® Code - 93-97802		S - Cream Lucite® Code - 4764L Duco® Code - 4764 Dulux® Code - 93-97807
D - Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4758L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97801		W - White Lucite® Code - 4559L Duco® Code - 4559 Dulux® Code - 93-97054
E - Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4757LH Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97800H		X - Beige Lucite® Code - 4766L Duco® Code - 4766 Dulux® Code - 93-97809
F - Light Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4762L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97805		Y - Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 4765L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97808
G - Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4517LH Duco® Code - 4517H Dulux® Code - 181-96960		Z - Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4763L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97806
K - Medium Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4646L Duco® Code - 4646 Dulux® Code - 181-97387		4 - Sandstone Metallic Lucite® Code - 4653L Duco® Code - 4653 Dulux® Code - 181-97394
L - Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4508LH Duco® Code - 4508H Dulux® Code - 181-96951H		6 - Mauve Metallic Lucite® Code - 4767L Duco® Code - 4767 Dulux® Code - 181-97810
M - Turbine Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 4761LH Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-98406H		7 - Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4768LM Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97811
P - Bright Red Lucite® Code - 4770LH Duco® Code - 4770H Dulux® Code - 93-97813M

• 1966 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
  
  1. Low Gloss Colors require 2 ounces of DuPont 4528S Flattening Compound to a pint of unreduced color.
  2. Low Gloss Colors Usage - B-C-D Pillars, Rear Shelf Defroster, Outlets, Miscellaneous Mouldings, Convertible Pocket Panels, Console, Bucket Seat Tracks.
  

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
GLOSS COLORS (note 2)
White	See Code W	Deep Turquoise Metallic	See Code L
Saddle Bronze Metallic	See Code Y	Pale Blue Metallic	See Code D
Dark Saddle Tan Metallic		Dark Blue Metallic	See Code E
Citron Gold Metallic	See Code Z	Red	See Code P
Dark Citron Gold Metallic		Medium Red	See Code Q
Pale Turquoise Metallic	See Code K	Cordovan
Dark Turquoise Metallic		Black	See Code B
LOW GLOSS COLORS (note 3)
White Lucite® Code - 9130L	Not Available / See Note 1	Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9232LH	Not Available / See Note 1
Medium Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9236LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 9238LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Dark Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9235L	Not Available / See Note 1	Red Lucite® Code - 9239LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Saddle Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 9237LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Cordovan Lucite® Code - 9241LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 9072LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Black Lucite® Code - 88L	Not Available / See Note 1
Pale Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9233LH	Not Available / See Note 1
FLAT COLORS
Dark Saddle Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 9245LH		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9242LH
Dark Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9246LH		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 4588LH
Medium Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4589L		Black Lucite® Code - 4428L

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)

Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076