Vehicle Description
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The name GTO, which was Pontiac Executive John DeLorean's idea, was
inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car. It is an
Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato, ("Grand Tourer
Homologated") which means officially certified for racing in the
Grand tourer class.
If you're a fan of style, speed and comfort, you simply can't go
wrong with this storied Pontiac 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. Check out the upgrades, marketing provenance, and
sheer power on this "goat".
Exterior
Tough, understated and attractive, this coupe perfectly defines
Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering sophistication with
aggression. Draped in Montero Red, 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. Oh, and lest I forget a wonderful
white convertible!
Interior
Parchment White vinyl buckets and a rear bench in showroom
condition show no signs of wear. This same Parchment White covers
the door panels, and also very clean handles etc. Black carpet
floods the floor below these seats, and a black liner is seen under
the convertible top. A simple but effective center console has a
long storage compartment and houses the gearshift. Matching red
metal fronts the dash, and padded vinyl covers the top of the dash.
A large wood veneer area is home for various gauges, heater and
vent air control, and an AM/FM/MP3 connected to a trunk mounted CD
changer. The original steering wheel sits in front of the beautiful
dash and is surrounded by a wood rim. A Pontiac manifold vacuum
gauge sits proudly in back of the floor shifter, nearer to the
underside of the dash. A shout out to the trunk which is noteworthy
as well in that it is very clean and is covered in a checked plaid
patterned vinyl.
Drivetrain
389ci of Muscle putting put a whopping 400hp is fed by 3 deuce
factory Rochester carburetors. Bolted on back is a 4-speed Muncie
transmission. Consigner states that a mere 7,000 miles are on these
items since they were rebuilt.
Undercarriage
Absolutely a beautiful thing as it is extremely clean, and
wonderfully rust free. Installed is a disc brake conversion, power
steering, power brakes and a new 3.55:1 ring and pinion
differential.
An overall excellent condition car from 1966. So excellent, it has
won numerous awards, and was the star in several Coca Cola
advertisements, and billboards. Excepting the top motor, this car
is a beautiful time capsule find that is a driver and not a garage
queen.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.