Vehicle Description
Gorgeous triple black convertible!� Fitted with power steering &
brakes, Ride & Handling Package, tilt column, Rally I's wrapped in
redline tires, 4-speed manual �transmission with center console,
upgraded tri-power carburetion and Vintage Air conditioning, 3.55
Safe-T-Track rear axle, and more!� What a beauty! Leading into the
third year of sales, the GTO continued to find sales soaring in
popularity. Because of this, GM finally gave the GTO its own model
line versus being a performance package option for the Lemans model
series. Also in 1966, Pontiac was already developing a new engine
for the 1967 production year making this the last of the 389ci V8
examples ever made! Moreover, it would be the last GTO available
with a tri-power carburetion option for the horsepower hungry
buyers! The stacked headlights, new aggressive grill and louvered
taillights made these cars as sinister as they iconic to the muscle
car collectors! This very sharp 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible is
finished in Starlight Black with Black Vinyl bucket seat interior
and matching Black convertible top! It is brilliantly accented with
a single red pinstripe. Options include original WT-code 389ci-4bbl
V8 mated to correct Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual
transmission, and upgraded YH-code 3.55 Safe-T-Track rear end! As
with many cars of this generation, it has been upgraded to the
correct GM intake and Tri-Power Rochester 2-Jet carburetion to
increase horsepower to 360 horsepower. Other features include power
steering, power brakes, power convertible top, correct 14" Rally I
wheels with 215/75R14 Coker Classic redline radial tires, factory
Rally Gauges with dash tachometer, tilt column, center console with
interior courtesy light, trunk compartment light, custom seatbelts,
Ride & Handling Package, AM/FM radio with power antenna, day/night
mirror, dual outside mirrors, and rubber floor mats! This gorgeous,
rust free example hails most recently out of Sarasota, Florida,
where it was lovingly driven and enjoyed! Upon arrival to the St.
Louis Car Museum, we elected to replace what appeared to be the
factory, original carpet due to some fading in the typical exposed
areas, along with adding a complete Vintage Air conditioning system
to increase functionality year round! The full kit was expertly
installed by Auto Air in Union, MO with outstanding results! This
car already came with a factory optioned Heavy-Duty fan & clutch,
so a new radiator shroud implemented created the perfect air flow
to run cool even at highway speeds for the 80 mile drive back to
our showroom in 90+ degree heat! The body was repainted to
Starlight Black from original L-code Marina Blue approximately 15
year ago and continues to look outstanding today. More importantly,
we see no sins in the body work to represent any past rust damage
hidden beneath. The same is easily recognized underneath the car
with what appears to be original floor pans, inner rockers, trunk
floor, frame rails, etc. A remarkably tight and solid example! Only
a few minor touch ups on the body will prove it has been driven and
enjoyed, as it still looks incredibly sharp overall! The interior
upholstery may be all original with exception to the carpet which
we opted to replace in our upholstery shop. The convertible top &
boot are both relatively new and appear as new. The factory
original dash with wood veneer trim, center console, gauge cluster,
and sun visors also remain present and in very good condition. The
exhaust now breathes through new FlowMaster mufflers with recently
replaced tailpipes and chrome tips. This is a very unique
opportunity for a GTO collector! If you are looking for a solid,
triple black convertible with all the options you should ever want,
look no further! Glossy black paint, high performance engine,
4-speed manual transmission, convertible roof, and air
conditioning!?! Please call with any additional questions or to
make arrangements to view this car in person! Act quickly and
thanks for looking!
