Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and
exceptional example of this very straight and completely rust free
1966 Pontiac GTO 389 Tri-Power 2 door Hardtop with an original date
correct YF Code 389 V8 engine equipped with the upgraded correct
dealer installed 'Royal Bobcat Performance Package' 3x2 BBL
Tri-Power carbs and hood scoop, an upgraded M20 4 speed wide ratio
manual transmission, with 'Strato' Bucket seats, dual 'splitter'
exhausts, Deluxe wheel discs, power steering 'wonder touch'
($94.79), power brakes ($41.60) which have been upgraded to a dual
power master cylinder, wooden steering wheel, front amp; rear seat
belts ($10.53), instrument panel pad, front and rear carpets, deck
emblems, back up lamps, soft ray glass windows ($30.54), dual horns
and pushbutton AM radio ($81.09) with a manual antenna!Original VIN
# is 242176Z108858.Please note that the car now has an Arizona
state reassigned VIN # AZ361256 and has a "Restored Salvage" title.
Apparently the car was reportedly stolen and recovered and the
reassigned VIN was then issued for the car before it was restored
as described. A copy of the cars original windows sticker and build
sheet and PHS docs are shown in the photos below.Original factory
options included:Deluxe Steering WheelDual HornsRed line
tiresStrato Bucket SeatsHeavy duty batteryUpgraded options
include:Power SteeringPower BrakesTinted GlassRebuilt date correct
YF Code 389 V8 bored .30 over with correct Tri Power setupM20 4 spd
manual transmissionPushbutton RadioRichmond gears 3.55 rear
endDigital Stereo amp; Dakota GaugesA 1966 389 BLOCK WAS COMPLETELY
REBUILT USING SEALED PRO PISTONS AND RINGS. CLEVITTE 77 BEARINGS
WERE USED ON A REGROUND ARMA-STEEL CRANK. 1965 421 (No. 77), HEADS
WERE REDONE AND USED ON THE 389 BLOCK. A COMP CAM PERFORMANCE CAM
amp; LIFTERS WAS USED IN THE BUILD. A COMPLETE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM
WAS ADDED WITH TURBO MUFFLERS WITH CORRECT CHROME TIPS. CORRECT
1966 TRI-POWER MANIFOLD AND CARBS (ONE YEAR ONLY WITH LARGE CENTER
CARB), WAS USED. NEW SPRINGS, BALL JOINTS, POWER STEERING
COMPONENTS. FRESHLY REBUILD DIFFERENTIAL WITH POSI-TRAC AND NEW
3:73 TO 1 RING AND PINION. MUNCIE 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH HURST
COMPETITION PLUS SHIFTER. 4 CORE OEM RADIATOR. OEM RALLEY I WHEELS.
ALL NEW INTERIOR TO INCLUDE NEW PUI PARCHMENT SEATS, NEW PUI DOOR
PANELS, NEW ACC CARPET WITH RUBBER UNDER LAMENT, NEW PADDED DASH,
NEW HEAD LINER AND PACKAGE TRAY.The car looks extremely impressive
in this professional and stunning 'Barrier Blue' repaint and with
the 'Parchment' bucket seat interior in absolutely exceptional
condition! The car has all it's original logos and has a very
desirable installed 'Tri-Power' carbs performance package, 4 speed
manual transmission and Power Steering amp; Power Brakes with a
tachometer, pushbutton radio and manual antenna, Deluxe Wheel
Discs, back-up lamps, soft ray glass and chrome drip moldings. The
brightwork design on the dashboard, the dashboard itself, the
headliner, the carpets and all the seats are in absolutely
exceptional condition with virtually no signs of wear and tear! All
the chrome work is also in very good condition and the original
spare wheel is in the trunk.The 389 V8 engine is extremely strong
and powerful and has the added high performance package of
tri-power carburetors which with the 4 speed manual transmission
makes this particular car drive absolutely magnificently - must be
driven to be believed - drives straight as an arrow with no strange
road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver
that will really give any modern day sports car a run for it's
money! The 4 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly through all
the gears and the temperature always remains cool!This is a rare
opportunity to own a beautifully restored and upgraded with
desirable options 1966 Pontiac GTO 2 Door Hardtop Coupe in very
fine condition throughout and as probably as close to as pristine
an example as you can hope to find and as any muscle car enthusiast
with tell you, this 1966 Pontiac GTO is one very rare and highly
desirable and collectible example of one of the outstanding GM
muscle car designs of the sixties.The GTO option package for the
Tempest created a new type of vehicle by shoehorning a big block
engine into a medium sized car - the muscle car, starting a trend
lasting almost ten years before the fuel crisis of 1973! With it's
lightweight body and 348 horses under the hood, the GTO was unlike
any other car at the time. The 389 cubic inch V8 with the Tri-Power
set up is the centerpiece of the GTO package and with the legendary
Tri-Power of three two barrel carburetors it boasted 360 bhp.All
first generation GTO's have a special place in collector's hearts
as the first of the muscle car species and enjoy milestone status,
if not the all time fastest! Tri-Power equipped 2 Door Hardtop
coupes seem to have a special aura among enthusiasts too. It was
amazing how much torque the GTO had for an essentially stock
six-passenger car and it became a legend in it's own time. The GTO
could accelerate from 0-60 in under 7 seconds - a quite remarkable
feat in it's day and even today! The biggest advantage was it's
weight, some 300lbs lighter than most later muscle cars, made this
beast very quick off the line.In summary, this is one unique
opportunity to own a turn-key ready to enjoy today 1966 4 speed
stick shift 389 V8 Tri-Power GTO with very desirable options which
include power steering and power brakes for a thoroughly modern
drive! A splendid example of this increasingly desirable and
collectible 1966 Pontiac GTO and a muscle car investment that's
sure to appreciate over the years for any Pontiac enthusiast,
classic American sixties car collector or simply any muscle car
enthusiast!