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1966 Buick Skylark V-8 / Sportwagon Custom Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Pillar Post

Series code 44 served dual duty for both the Skylark V-8 coupe/sedan and the upscale Sportwagon Custom wagon. Both variants featured the new 340 CID V-8 with premium trim appointments.
444076H101555
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Pillar Post
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Buick Skylark V-8 / Sportwagon Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 44 Skylark V-8 / Sportwagon Custom
Body Style Code 07 Sport Coupe, 2-Door, Pillar Post
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code H Flint, MI
Serial Number 101555 Unit #101555

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelSkylark V-8 / Sportwagon Custom
Year1966
Body StyleSport Coupe, 2-Door, Pillar Post
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraClassic 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

Width80
Wheelbase119
Height56.7
Length209.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3018.00
No. Produced 23570

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Height 56.7 in.
Length 209.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Rated Horsepower 31.54 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power windows
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.00 x 14
Series Station Wagon 6
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71E
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Fuel 21 gal.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Cylinders 6
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Displacement 223.51 cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Front Tread 61 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.26 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.35 :1
B &s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64

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.