Vehicle Description
This 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible occupies some seriously rarified
automotive air. Not only would it be considered an undisputed
member of muscle car nobility simply by virtue of its identity to
begin with, but it also features its original engine to go along
with its offering of open air driving exhilaration, and comes
complete with PHS documentation to prove its authenticity. On top
of that, it's also a bona fide award winner - garnering an
impressive collection of Best in Class hardware in a variety of car
shows.
The GTO started off as an option package for Pontiac's Tempest
before receiving the distinction of becoming a separate model the
very year this one came out, and was counted upon to capture a
share of the younger market, which had an undeniable infatuation
with speed. You notice right away that this is a broad,
sturdy-looking car, with an engine compartment capable of handling
a big block with ease. The Montero red paint on this classic
replaces the cr�me color it began with, providing more than its
share of flash and even coloring sitting underneath a great
clearcoat that produces a strong shine from all angles. It received
an extensive, ground-up restoration to look as it does, and when
the time came to put the pieces back together, that also was done
with care, as this is a very well-aligned car from front to back.
Its extensive array of clean chrome, ranging from the front and
back bumpers to its trim, also adds to the strong impression this
Pontiac makes from the first glance. Sitting up above, its power
black vinyl convertible top is in good condition and raises into
place for protection against unforgiving weather.
Inside, a very clean black vinyl interior awaits. It's been
restored while retaining its original configuration, so both the
wide bucket seats up front and the bench seat in back feature the
same textured surfaces they began life with and show only light
wear. There's fresh-looking black carpeting sitting underneath,
punctuated by a pair of branded GTO floor mats up front. One very
nice dividend of the GTO's ample size is the generous amount of
legroom in back - this will make for very happy passengers when you
take this beauty out on the road. Just beyond the woodgrain Pontiac
steering wheel, the quartet of gauges in the cluster are surrounded
by woodgrain paneling, joined by another trio sitting to the front
of the center console. The spacious trunk area is impressively
tidy, lined with new-looking fabric and a full size spare sitting
off to the side.
Very much in keeping with Pontiac's original performance-minded
intent, it's original YS code 389 cubic inch V8 sits underneath the
hood, its power output amplified by the trio of 2-barrel carbs
sitting on top -GM's revolutionary Tri-Power configuration which is
also factory correct for this car. Sounding very healthy and
pulling strong, the engine mates with a Muncie M21 4-speed
transmission for a great, "hands on" driving experience (the
original TH400 is available as well). In back, the 3.23
Safe-T-Track limited slip rear end strikes a great balance -
providing admirable off the line acceleration with reasonably low
highway speed RPMs that would be completely out of the reach of
more drastically equipped muscle cars. Outfitted with power brakes
and power steering, this is an easy-driving, open air classic that
you'll actually look forward to getting behind the wheel of, and
while it comes with the original Rally I's mounted with Firestone
Redlines, it sits on a set of 15" Cragar rims outfitted with BF
Goodrich T/A radials that still show nearly all of their tread.
With its outstanding vintage looks and power, this 1966 Pontiac is
a real find. Call today!