What is the sales code for a 426 Hemi?

What is the sales code for a 426 Hemi?

As the 426 Max Wedge production concluded in early 1964, Chrysler began building their 426 Race HEMI Package Cars, code name A864.

What year did the 426 Hemi come out?

1966
Known as the “Elephant” engine due to its massive size and cylinder heads, the 426 Hemi arrived on dealer showrooms in 1966, available in several models in the Dodge and Plymouth full-size lines.

What is the difference between a street Hemi and a race Hemi?

Below is a 1964 A864 Race Hemi head. Note the difference in the left-hand end of each head. The curved end of the Street Hemi casting was likely added to allow optional power steering….

Can a 351 Cleveland Engine be found in a junkyard?

This is because the 351 Cleveland is truly a legendary motor, capable of making large amounts of torque and horsepower despite having a smaller displacement (compared to a big-block). The only drawback to the 351c is that they are pretty hard to find in the junkyards.

What kind of car can you find in a junkyard?

Although most 350s have already been robbed from the classic muscle cars, you can still find an affordable 350 in your local junkyard from any 1967 through 1980 Chevy Van, Sedan, Truck, or Police car. We recommend checking the Chevy C10 or any GM Van.

What kind of engine is a Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi?

The engine was previously replaced with a 440 six-pack and the Dana 60 is long gone; it has since been fitted with a date-coded 426 Hemi to bring it closer to its original configuration.

Are there any Dodge Hemi muscle cars left?

That year Dodge even built two Hemi-powered Dodge Coronet four-door sedans and both cars survive today, one red and one white. Both were built with the Torqueflite automatic, and both were reportedly special orders for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for towing and field operations.

When was the last year the Dodge Hemi was made?

Street Hemi production peaked in 1966 with more than 3300 cars built, according to Allpar.com. That year Dodge even built two Hemi-powered Dodge Coronet four-door sedans and both cars survive today, one red and one white.

How much is a 1970 Hemi muscle car worth?

A 1970 Coronet R/T convertible with the 440 Six-Pack engine in #1 (Concours) condition is worth an average of $129,000, and a numbers-matching Hemi-powered Coronet R/T hardtop sold at a Mecum in 2014 for $305,000. So what might the two Hemi convertibles be worth? Likely near $1,000,000. Maybe more.

When was the Hemi 4 speed automatic sold?

The 4-speed car was recently restored on Velocity’s Graveyard Carz TV show, and the automatic was sold by Mecum auction in 2008. (According to one source, a third car was built and sent to Europe, but we haven’t been able to confirm that.) Why so few were ordered with the optional Hemi is a mystery, but price likely had something to do with it.