INFO GUIDE: 1966 Studebaker Daytona 2 Door Sports Sedan

This guide has been created for the 1966 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan. Follow this link if you are looking for information on the 1965 Sports Sedan. The 1966 Daytona Sports Sedan was the last 2-door Daytona model produced by Studebaker before the company ended vehicle production in March 1966. The 1966 Sports Sedan model was produced in very low numbers relative to other models due to its short production run, and as a result is a highly collectable vehicle. 

As the Sports Sedan was introduced after Studebaker's decision to end manufacturing in the US, all Sports Sedans were produced in the Ontario plant in Canada, and made use of a McKinnon 283ci 'Thunderbolt' engine, or the 194ci or 230ci 6-cylinder 'Skybolt' motor which were built at GM's St Catherines engine plant. This guide outlines a number of features relevant to identifying an authentic vehicle, including exterior, interior and mechanical features, along with details of the relevant engine and body codes. 

Number built: 873 total (620 V8, 253 6-cylinder) 

Period of Manufacture: August 1965 - March 1966. All cars were built in the Hamilton, Ontario factory in Canada during this period.

It is believed that approximately 12 of the last 1965 Sports Sedans were converted to 1966 models. These vehicles had a new chassis number assigned over the 1965 number on their build sheet, and may have several traces of a 1965 vehicle's specifications. The last 1965 model built is believed to be serial number C-520704, and the owner of this vehicle confirmed that their car was converted to a 1966 model. If you know of or own a car with a similar serial number close to this, please contact us to confirm the specification of your car so we can confirm this information. Classic Register also maintains an informal register of Sports Sedans here on the site. If you own a Sports Sedan, please sign-up and add your vehicle to the register.

Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. If you have additional information, photographs or corrections you believe need to be made to this page, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below. If this guide was useful, please like our Facebook page!