Vehicle Description
Not many cars get enthusiasts excited like the Pontiac GTO. This
1966 hardtop, for example, offers all the right parts: 400
Tri-Power engine, an upgraded performance suspension, and a winning
color black-on-black color combination. Professional builders took
this real-deal GTO and tastefully modified it with top-of-the-line
equipment, turning this legend into slick-built GOAT ready for the
rigors of the modern road. The results speak for themselves, and
now all this dialed-in beauty needs is a new home.
Refinished in drop-dead gorgeous Starlight Black (a huge upgrade
over the car's original Candlelight Cream), this GTO looks the way
Pontiac designers intended: sporty, maybe a little mean, yet very
sophisticated. The stacked headlights are a slam-dunk in the
history of automotive styling and among Pontiac faithful, they're
highly-sought. Add in a subtle hood scoop and you get a car that
has ALL the goods but doesn't feel the need to advertise too much.
The good news is that when the car was restored, the builders took
their time and get the bodywork straight first, then laid down a
bunch of coats of that luscious black paint. The result is a
straight, shiny GTO that shows quite well despite being driven and
enjoyed a bit since it was completed. Think top driver-quality that
will pretty much embarrass every contender at your local car show,
but so nice that you'll be afraid to drive it every weekend. It has
a couple flaws, but it wears them with pride knowing that the
entirety of the package and this GOAT's off-the-charts curb appeal
will overwhelm any concerns immediately. There's still plenty of
chrome on the car (remember, this is the pre-Endura GTO) and things
like the bumpers, rocker panel moldings, and grille surrounds are
in excellent condition. It also features a lot of fresh
weather-stripping so it seals up well and squeaks and rattles
inside are minimized, making it feel tight and solid on the road.
And that rear end is darn pretty even Jennifer Lopez is jealous of
it.
Pontiac nailed the interior of the GTO in every way: comfortable,
sporting, and refined, with just a hint of European sophistication,
and all the builders did was add a couple spices to that original
recipe. It is the interior that makes the GTO an adult's sports
car, and the bucket seats, no-nonsense shifter, and flashy steering
wheel all work towards that end. This blacked-out cabin sticks to
that script, albeit with some choice upgrades: that's high-end
leather upholstery on the seats, an upgraded T-handle shifter was
neatly installed into a custom center console, and the
leather-wrapped, bright chrome steering wheel at the head of the
cockpit was mounted atop a tilt column. The instruments ahead of
that steering wheel were upgraded too, with the original-style
bezel filled with slick-looking, illuminated Dakota Digital
digital/analog gauges that keep a very close eye on the powertrain.
Options include a modern A/C system that utilizes modern hardware
and R134a refrigerant (although it needs a service), an Alpine
AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that pumps tunes through an upgraded stereo
system cleverly installed throughout the cabin, and between the
upgraded seatbelts, GTO floormats, and even the padded storage
console with it's lone cupholder, this Pontiac feels just right
inside. The black carpets are plush, the matching door panels look
new, and the taut headliner above proves that nothing was
overlooked in this build. Out back, the trunk was outfitted with
gray carpets, a thick black mat, and it houses a full-size spare
tire.
The legendary 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 makes big horsepower (a
350HP factory rating) and torque, particularly thanks to the three
two-barrel carbs living up top. With correct mini air cleaners,
shiny valve covers, and Pontiac Turquoise paint on the block
itself, it's quite nicely done under the hood. The engine bay is
incredibly clean and look right, even the firewall and inner
fenders were neatly painted and detailed, and new components like
the modern power steering system, new wiring harness, and giant
aluminum radiator up front don't stand out, but rather look like
they belong. Stock cast iron exhaust manifolds and a Magnaflow
H-pipe dual exhaust system give it a baritone sound and you'll note
that the underside is gorgeous, finished to the same level of the
rest of the car. The suspension was upgraded with sporty components
from Ride-Tech to help plant it to the road, the 3-speed automatic
transmission handles all that power without wasting any RPMs, and
the heavy-duty 10-bolt rear end is darn near bulletproof. Wilwood
power front disc brakes stop this GOAT on a dime, and it's
perfectly stanced atop a bright set of American Racing Torque
Thrust wheels wrapped in 215/60/15 front and 265/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich radials.
If you want a great-looking, great-driving GTO that was built
right, then this is a fantastic choice Offered with a big
ring-binder full of build receipts, its original owner's manual,
and factory Protect-O-Plate, this GOAT is an absolute winner. Call
today!
