Vehicle Description
The first-generation Pontiac GTO is largely credited for
popularizing the muscle car market in the '60s, but it was only a
trim package for its first two years. 1966 marked the first year
for the GTO to be a standalone model, and sales numbers reflected
the excitement of buyers who snatched up 96,964 of them, making the
'66 GTO one of the most iconic muscle cars still to this day!
Art & Speed Classic Car Gallery is excited to offer this gorgeous
example of a genuine 1966 Pontiac GTO. Undergoing an extensively
documented, high-quality, frame-off restoration, this GTO is a
unique, one-of-a-kind head turner. The chassis was blasted,
rust-treated, and painted, while the body received new quarter
panels, floor patch panels, rust treatment, and Rattletrap sound
deadening.
And what better color for a TIGER! Originally maroon with a black
interior from the factory, it now sports Orange Crush ChromaPremier
paint (Ford Edge color) and a Pearl White interior with black
carpet. Even the trunk received a fresh coat of spatter paint. Add
in the stance, along with brand-new cast-aluminum Pontiac Rallye II
style 17x8-inch wheels (245/50R17 rear, 225/50R17 front), and it
works to flawless perfection on this car!
It appears no stone was left unturned. Whether original or
replaced, this car's brightwork is stunning, from the front to rear
bumpers to the trim and emblems. The interior is no exception, with
matching paint on the dash, steering wheel, and column. A new black
vinyl dash pad adorns the top side, while brand-new gauges sit
inside a brand-new wood-paneled surround. Even the Hurst shifter on
the Muncie four-speed looks perfect between the factory bucket
seats.
Inside the engine bay, tasteful upgrades and attention to detail
abound, such as a Griffin aluminum radiator, six-blade fan, and
dual master cylinder. It appears the factory 389 made way for a
period-correct upgrade to a fully-rebuilt 400ci V8. Go-fast goodies
making the engine rumble include a COMP Cams cam, hydraulic
flat-tappet lifters, MSD 6AL ignition and wires, and ceramic coated
headers. The exhaust note is healthy and heavy! Power steering and
front disc brakes make sure it will turn and stop, though we would
recommend a steering box upgrade to make it a real performer.
If you want muscle with a stunning exterior, this '66 GTO is ready
to grab the tiger by its tail and hit the road running today. It is
available for viewing during business hours at the Art & Speed
Classic Car Gallery. Give us a call or stop in and take home a
one-of-a-kind GTO!
MECHANICAL
Period-Correct 400ci V8 (Recent Full Rebuild)
Chrome Moroso Valve Covers and Air Cleaner
Muncie Four-Speed Manual Transmission
MSD 6AL CD Ignition
Ceramic Coated Headers
COMP Cam and Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Lifters
Griffin Aluminum Radiator
Six-Blade Fan
CHASSIS
Chassis Blasted, Rust-Treated, and Painted
Front Power Disk Brakes, Drum Rear
Dual Brake Master Cylinder
Power Steering
225/50R17 Falken Tires Front
245/50R17 Falken Tires Rear
17x8-inch Year One Rally II Wheels
Factory Sway Bars Front and Rear
EXTERIOR
Frame-Off Restoration With New Quarter Panels
Stainless Shows Exceptional
New Chrome Bumpers
Fresh High-Quality Base/Clear Finish in '04-'09 Ford Edge Orange
Crush
Finish Presents As-New
INTERIOR
New Pearl White Vinyl Interior
Fresh Black Loop Carpeting
Factory Bucket seats
Color-Matched Dash, Column, and Steering Wheel
New Gauges
Flawless Headliner Showing to be New
New Wood-Grained Dash Surround
Door Panels Like New
New Black Vinyl Dash Pad
Fresh Spatter Paint in Trunk
