Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Body-off nut-and-bolt restoration completed in early 2016
Authentic GTO
Original 389 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / Correct Tri-power
carburetion
Correct Barrier Blue paint
Correct Parchment interior
Correct 10-bolt rear axle / Correct posi-traction differential /
Correct 3.55 gears
Our sale includes restoration photos and Pontiac Historic Services
documentation
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Heavy Duty Suspension / Factory power steering / Factory power drum
brakes
14-inch Rally I wheels
If you're a fan of style, speed and comfort, you simply can't go
wrong with Pontiac's storied GTO. The 'goat' practically defined
the golden age of Detroit, and by the time its first production run
was over, it had become the best-selling muscle car of all time.
Not surprisingly, demand for these cornerstone classics continues
to be strong. And in 2015, we sold six GTOs to six very satisfied
customers. Sporting a fresh, body-off restoration and full
documentation, this clean hardtop is one of the finest Pontiac
muscle cars we've ever featured. With its original engine, solid
sheetmetal and striking Barrier Blue on Parchment color
combination, it's the perfect car for anyone who cruises fast, wide
and loud. And if you're searching for an impressive classic that'll
roll straight out of the showroom and right onto the red carpet,
it's the opportunity of a lifetime!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Located as a rolling chassis that was complete with an original
engine block, this real-deal GTO is the beneficiary of a body-off,
nut-and-bolt restoration that was completed in early 2016. Thanks
to just over $24K of sheetmetal work, the car's solid body was
meticulously straightened around new floors, a new fender and a
pair of fresh quarters. Naturally, that first-rate toil included a
slick coat of correct Barrier Blue 2-stage that's highlighted by
bright white pinstripes. And today, this razor-sharp Poncho is a
first class head turner that proves things of quality have no fear
of time.
Tough, understated and attractive, this coupe perfectly defines
Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering sophistication with
aggression. The front of the car is dominated by trademark twin
grilles, which anchor a wide "GTO" script and ornate parking lamps
between stacked T3 headlights and a broad bumper. Behind those
grilles, an arrowhead-branded hood balances a tasteful scoop in
front of clean glass that's founded in highly polished stainless.
At the sides of that hood, expressive 'coke bottle' fenders form a
sporty profile that centers traditional door handles and correct
emblems between full rocker guards and a simple mirror. And at the
back of those fenders, a stainless-trimmed valance hangs a sharp
"PONTIAC" script and sinister taillights between small reverse
lamps, an ominous "G T O" badge and a second broad bumper.
ENGINE
Pop the car's long hood and the first thing you'll notice is a 389
cubic inch Pontiac V8 that's been completely rebuilt and wrapped in
attractive Turquoise skin. Less obvious, of course, is that
stalwart mill's correct 9778789 casting number, February (B) 3rd
(3), 1966 (6) casting date and Tri-power, 4-speed-exclusive "WS"
assembly stamp. At the top of the block, correct Rochester
carburetors bridge the gap between polished air cleaners, bright
stainless fluid lines and a correct, cast iron intake. That intake
rides between correct heads, which hang an AC breather and
attractive valve covers over hardened valve seats and a spry
hydraulic cam. A familiar points distributor jolts spark through
fresh Packard TV R Suppression cables. Cooling is provided by a
shrouded and decaled radiator, which sends water around a correct
fan via GM-branded hoses and traditional tower clamps. Charge comes
courtesy of a freshly rebuilt alternator and modern, Delco-topped
battery. Charred dinosaurs float through nicely restored exhaust
manifolds. And aesthetically, the car's impressive engine bay is
fully detailed, from its smooth black fenders and matted hood all
the way to its yellow carb spring and familiar AC fuel filter.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Logging very few miles since their thorough restoration, this
goat's fresh floors and super clean frame are completely free of
significant issues and major defects. The stout 389 sends power to
a wide-ratio Muncie 4-speed, which spins a correct 10-bolt axle, a
correct posi-traction differential and correct, 3.55 gears. At the
sides of that rock-solid drivetrain, aluminized, true-dual pipes
connect the aforementioned manifolds with welded, dual-chamber
mufflers. At the sides of that booming soundtrack, a rebuilt Heavy
Duty Suspension mixes trick BMR springs with fresh AC Delco shocks.
Stops are provided by four power-assisted drums. Factory power
steering plays well with a new gearbox. Muscle meets the pavement
through 14-inch Rally Is, which spin G70-14 Firestone Wide Oval
Super Sport redlines around stainless trim rings and muted center
caps. And absolutely everything, from this Poncho's fresh stainless
fuel tank to its clean Turquoise oil pan, is aligned, sorted and
ready to cruise!
INTERIOR
Open the doors and you'll find a correct Parchment interior that
plays well against this coupe's vivid profile. Front and center,
firm bucket and bench seats wrap bright chrome trim around cool,
pleated hides. The engine's vitals are displayed by familiar Rally
Gauges, which integrate a correct tachometer in to a correctly
padded dash that's complete with faux wood trim and a correct Delco
radio. On the floors, like-new carpet anchors a tall Hurst shifter
between thick, Pontiac-themed floor mats and classy, Fisher-themed
sills. At the sides of the car, fresh door panels hang new chrome
handles under straight stainless trim and brilliant GTO insignias.
In front of the driver, a Custom Sport Steering Wheel spins a faux
wood rim around a teal, Pontiac-branded horn button. And behind the
passengers, a clean trunk sandwiches a correct jack and full-size
spare tire between a standard mat and requisite decklid decal.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
This goat's status as a bad to the bone muscle car is 100%
confirmed by official Pontiac Historic Services documentation. But,
just for good measure, here's a breakdown of the car's VIN and Cowl
Tag.
VIN: 242176GXXXXXX
2: Pontiac Motor Division
42: GTO
17: 2-door hardtop
6: 1966 model year
G: Assembled in Framingham, Massachusetts
XXXXXX: Production Sequence Number
COWL TAG:
04C: Assembled during the third (C ) week of April (04), 1966
66: 1966 model year
24217: Pontiac Motor Division (2) GTO (42) 2-door hardtop (17)
FRA: Assembled in Framingham, Massachusetts
4162: Fisher Body unit number
224-B: Parchment vinyl interior (224) that's complete with bucket
seats (B)
P-P: Barrier Blue upper and lower body paint
W: Tinted glass
2L: 4-speed floor-shifted transmission
5Y: Custom seatbelts
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An original Owner's Guide
Restoration photos
The aforementioned Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
This awesome GTO is a documented, correctly restored muscle car
that features an ideal blend of performance and style. And, thanks
to ample power and striking aesthetics, it'll be an absolute
pleasure to show and drive. If you've been patiently waiting for
the opportunity to pick up a near perfect example of the ORIGINAL
muscle car, here's your chance!