Vehicle Description
With its road-ready, powerful drivetrain and eye-catching but
tasteful exterior, this 1966 Pontiac Tempest GTO clone is a fitting
tribute to the high-octane, rubber melting version of the Pontiac
model that became so closely associated with boulevard exploits
over the years. It's capable of far more than just turning heads on
the asphalt, and features some well-selected upgrades that make it
very well-suited to frequent driving
Pontiac promoted the GTO from an option package on the Tempest to
an entirely separate model the year this '66 debuted, and marked
the occasion by giving it a lot more curves than its more
slab-sided predecessors, as well as wider track. The Sunset orange
metallic paint this specimen wears is a nice, deep color - it's
noticeably darker than most renderings of the shade, with just
enough metallic flake to create a unique, magnetic look. Up front,
the stacked double headlights sit in fresh looking casings,
bracketing a deep black grille and a nice, level bumper. This is a
very well-detailed, finished looking muscle car with badging that's
on point, nice clear glass surrounding the cabin and rocker panels
that don't show the dings and wear you so often find after even
well-restored classics return to work. While it's a
substantially-sized cruiser, its low stance, sloped rear roofline
and broad track give it an agile appearance.
The fresh-looking, black vinyl interior offers just the right
mood-elevating vintage driving environment to match the outside of
the car. The front buckets and rear bench seat feature new-looking
covers that have yet to show much wear - you won't even find
creasing on the front bolsters. A nice by-product of the Tempest's
generous size is the space on hand. Invite your friends to join you
on the road and they'll find no shortage of legroom in back. A
great-looking woodgrain steering wheel sits on its column and just
beyond it, the black, textured instrument cluster holds a set of
original gauges that are joined by aftermarket counterparts
monitoring oil pressure, voltage and engine temperature just below,
as well as a sizable vacuum gauge that sits on the center console.
The original AM radio still sits in the dash, but a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD player is nearby to fill the cabin with sound via a
well-placed array of speakers. The trunk area in back offers plenty
of room and is lined with gray carpeting on its floor and inner
fenders for a nice, finished appearance.
This vintage Pontiac carries a powerful drivetrain that's fittingly
inspired by the GTO's performance-centric identity. A 400 cubic
inch V8 holds court in the engine compartment, armed with a Holley
4-barrel carb, aluminum aftermarket heads and an Edelbrock
Performer intake that join a performance cam to give the powerplant
a nice, lope - not enough to wreak havoc with its vacuum, but
enough to let you know something special sits inside. It's a
sharp-looking engine, too - its bronze-colored air cleaner and
black, branded valve covers provide a nice contrast to the silver
of the block as it pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission to
provide a great "hands on" driving experience. An aluminum radiator
and electric fan have been added to the mix to keep engine
temperatures down in more demanding driving conditions, as well as
4-wheel power disc brakes to provide a level of dependable,
fade-resistant stopping power that would be out of reach in
original configuration. Smooth power steering makes navigating this
classic muscle car a breeze as it cruises on its set of 17"
polished aluminum wheels wrapped with Cooper tires.
Impressive road-readiness and ample power team with a freshened
classic look to make this 1966 Pontiac Tempest GTO clone a "must
see". Call today!