Vehicle Description
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
In early 1963 a team of engineers and designers got together at
Pontiac and decided to focus more on street racing and power. The
Tempest had been in production for a bit, and a more "muscular"
powerful car was needed. Hence the acronym GTO or Gran Turismo
Omologato became the code for the secret new development that would
take place. John DeLorean actually claims the GTO came from the
Italian Gran Turismo Omologato or Grand Touring Homologated
(certified) which in reality the car was never meant for grand
touring, but to be the fastest straight line Pontiac produced.
For consignment, a 3 owner car with most of its time spent in the
hands of our consigner who has it in his possession for 20 years.
With a middle owner putting in 2 years, and the original owners 30
years, it is well documented, and well taken care of throughout its
life, and it shows it. All numbers matching, all correct on the
drivertrain, and the interior is 1966 showroom condition. A no rust
car, turn the key and take a trip back to 1966.
Exterior
Stacked dual headlights, a split horizontal grille, a small "beak'
in front, GTO badging, nice chrome bumper, scooped hood, straight
steel side slabs all bathed in Martinique Bronze paint best
describes the beginnings of this car. Carrying on, a black canvas
convertible top, with no faults and a clear plastic rear window,
and moving up and down flawlessly covers the passengers...or not.
Bringing up the rear are the horizontal ribbed bezeled taillights
in the flared at the edges rear vertical deck, just below the trunk
lid covering a NYC 2 bedroom apartment sized trunk. Another
pristine chromed bumper below, and on all 4 corners 14-inch rally
wheels with deep dish trim right wrapped in new rubber. Overall a
few spots, scratches and the usual wear for the paint, but it
remains beautiful.
Interior
Inside Black Strato bucket seats in vinyl are installed. These have
tuck and roll inserts and smooth bolsters, and chrome piping as a
border. The rear bench stretches across the back of the car and
offers up plenty of pristine seating for 3 adults. A center console
in simplistic 1960s styling sneaks by a tall Hurst shifter with a
wood knob topper. The dash front is covered with a large wood
applique panel which houses the rally gauge pack, and various knobs
below. An original faux wood rimmed plastic steering wheel with a
trio of spokes fronts the dash. 2 large speakers are in the rear
passenger floors, and upfront clean black carpet floods the
remainder of the floors. Door panels are nicely preserved and show
more tuck and roll black with smooth surrounds, and clean shiny
handles and cranks for the windows.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a fully restored, numbers matching, painted in a
beautiful metallic blue, engine block showing up at 389 cubes. A WT
stamping code indicates this is a correct 4bbl 335hp 389ci V8, 093
casting heads are correct, and a Muncie M20 4-speed manual
transmission on back. Way back is a 10-bolt 3.55 Safe-T-Trac rear
axle. Chromed valve covers and a chromed air cleaner holder as well
as supple hoses and no corrosion offer more highlights to this
engine bay.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust on suspension parts, but very structurally sound
with no invasive rust, solid framing, good rockers and floorpans
and just a bit of bottom end blowback seen around the back of the
engine. Independent coil springs for the front with power drum
brakes and 4 link with coil springs for the rear with more power
drums are on this car. Seen also is a glass pack style mufflers and
dual exhaust.
Drive-Ability
A wonderful experience as described by our decoder and test driver.
She handles great, accelerates like a 335hp car should, and has
strong brakes. Interior is fully functional, and all buttoned up
are the seating and surfaces.
A 3 owner car, two of them long term owners, all of them taking
great care in the maintenance department for this car. All is
looking just fine for the exterior, interior, and drivetrain which
is very special under that long hood. A great design year as
Pontiac was just coming into its own on the muscle car front.
VIN DECODE
2426768139690
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
67-2 Door Convertible
6-1966
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
139690-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
06B-2nd Week June
ST 66 24267-1966 GTO Convertible
BDY Bal4173-Baltimore Body #
TR 723-Black Strato Buckets
PNT T2-Martinique Bronze, Black Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located 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.