Vehicle Description
You already know that a real-deal 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible like
this is a rare machine. But what gives this car its gravity is the
level of investment that gives you a super-sleek finish, an
upgraded tri-power V8 heart, and cold-blowing air conditioning. It
makes for the best combo when you want an icon that offers a cool
breeze in your face and a seductive rumble in your ears.
There's just something about a red GTO that gets your enthusiast's
heart pumping. This is a later professional application that sets
the tone right for a car that has had some nice investments. So the
smooth and even gloss does a terrific job of showing off the extra
clean lines. Finding a 1966 example finished at this level is
desirable because it's arguably the best year for a GTO. It
combines much of the original muscle car spirit with a few extra
curves in the sheet metal. You have to love that Coke-bottle
profile, subtle hood scoop hints at the power underneath, exclusive
tail light package, and the big bright chrome bumpers are great
reminders of Pontiac's wide track design. This one has all the
right factory pieces, down to the badging. But some cool upgrades
tell you they paid attention to details. After all, the high-polish
Billet Specialties have a large 17-inch size to fit better tires,
but their design reminds us of the iconic Pontiac Rally II
wheels.
Another way this car focuses on style and details is with the roof.
The clean white folding top has a sophisticated look against the
red for those times when you want an upper-class cruiser. But when
you power it down, the full black inside mixes with the red on the
outside to give you an aggressive color combo fitting of the
granddaddy of all muscle cars. While the black has an intimidating
attitude, you can see quite quickly that this is inviting. The
upholstery, carpet, dash pad, door panels, and other fundamentals
have the fresh feeling of a solid investment. The comfortable front
bucket seats with headrests and bright center console with floor
shifter set the right tone for a driver's car. The round gauge
package is always a nice sporty touch, especially with the large
speedo and tach at the center. The thin-rimmed steering wheel and
Stewart Warner auxiliary readouts are also part of this vintage
power car atmosphere. And to make sure this continues to feel quite
vintage, the upgrades are well-integrated. That's why the classic
AM/FM radio is on display in the dash, but your real driving music
comes from an AM/FM/CD stereo unit in the glove box. And the
factory air vents are blowing cold with modern R134a air
conditioning. The most noticeable upgrade may be the radar
detector, a well-integrated unit.
The engine bay looks quite stock with the corporate turquoise
engine paint on the block and bright polished valve covers. Plus,
the triple set of mini air grabbers signals to all enthusiasts that
you have a triple set of dual-barrel carburetors. Not only does
this have a Tri-Power upgrade, but this 389 cubic-inch V8 was given
a full professional rebuild in 2014. Today, you'll also spot nice
supporting components, like a March pulley system, an aluminum
radiator, and long tube headers that add power and tumble to this
V8. And more than just powerful, this is a fine cruiser, too.
During the engine rebuild, this also received an upgraded TH400
three-speed automatic transmission. There were also new ball
joints, upper & lower control arms, shocks, and lowering springs at
this time. The package finishes with power steering, power brakes,
front discs, and modern sport tires.
This bold GTO has been given plenty of investments in power, poise,
and comfort. So you know this is the hot one you need to get your
hands on now.
