Vehicle Description
THE "GOAT" 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible The GTO grew up in 1966 and
became a separate Pontiac model (model number 242), instead of
being an "option package" on the Tempest LeMans and became
affectionately know as THE GOAT. The entire GM "A" body
intermediate line was restyled that year, gaining more curvaceous
styling with kicked-up rear fender lines for a "Coke-bottle" look,
and a slightly "tunneled" backlight. The tail light featured an
iconic look of louvered cover tail lights, only seen on the GTO .
Also an automotive industry first, plastic front grilles replaced
the pot metal and aluminum versions seen on earlier years and New
Strato bucket seats were introduced with higher and thinner seat
backs and contoured cushions for added comfort and adjustable
headrests were introduced as a new option The high powered
Tri-Power option (360hp) was only offered for half the production
year making it the most sought after version. Our vehicle This
vehicle was built the third week of March 1966 in Pontiac Mi. The
original Burgundy (N) has a very good repaint with a white (1)
Convertible top and Parchment (224) interior with bucket seats(B)
which comes with black rugs are all there matching the data tag and
all in very good condition. The "389" motor was built on February
5, 1966 and stamped top of engine on distributor pad which also
verifies this is a GTO motor(code 9778789). The package is
completed with 3 rochester quadrajet 2 bbl carbs connected by
progressive mechanical linkage and chrome topped air filters.
Interior has Timber veneer instrument cluster surround with four
instrument dials (left to right): Fuel gauge/battery, speedo (120
MPH), updated tacho , water temp/oil pressure. "LeMans Deluxe"
steering wheel was fitted standard and wheel has a Pontiac badge on
the centre boss all in very good condition. The optional metalic
center counsel is black and chrome and shows well and adds finish
to the interior.. The standard wheels have be upgraded to period
correct Chrome Cragar five spoke wheels in impeccable condition.
This is an outstanding representative of the very ICONIC vehicle
"THE GOAT" that started and defines this total class of vehicles.
On display right now in our showroom GREAT LAKES CLASSIC CARS 6
Upton Street Hilton,N.Y. 14468 Finance ,national and international
transport assistance is available. Chrome Package, Air
Conditioning, Center Console Storage, Tinted Glass, Power Steering,
Automatic Transmission, Am/Fm Radio, Sports Package, Alloy Wheels,
Full-Size Spare Tire, High Performance Tires, Spare Tire, Summer
Tires, Bucket Seats
