NO RESERVE!
In late-1963, John DeLorean and his engineering team developed
the GTO as a performance option for the lightweight Pontiac
Tempest, circumventing GM’s prohibition of engines over 330 cubic
inches in their intermediate models. Powered by a tuned 389-cubic
inch V-8 engine, the GTO combined great acceleration, aggressive
handling, and handsome styling. The GTO option attracted 32,540
buyers in 1964, and according to legend, Pontiac received 5,000
orders before the GM brass even learned of the car’s existence!
By 1966, the GTO was elevated to series status and received a
handsome restyling, featuring “Coke bottle” lines. The standard
389-cubic inch engine was tuned to belt out 335 horsepower, and the
Tri-Power option bumped output to 360 horsepower. A feared
competitor on the street and drag strip, the GTO was a huge success
for Pontiac, with 1966 sales reaching a high of 96,946 units. For
1967, engine displacement was increased to 400 cubic inches, and
horsepower ratings remained unchanged. While many competing
automakers responded with their own mid-sized performance cars, the
GTO was the standard against which all the others were judged.
A PHS documented real GTO with a complete professional rotisserie restoration on a lifelong 3-owner Phoenix, Arizona car. Powered by the 400ci 360hp V8 with Tri-Power and a 4-speed manual transmission. Beautiful in its Regimental Red paint and Parchment interior with a white convertible top. It is loaded with over 24 factory and dealer added options including, factory style air conditioning, hood-mounted tachometer, dual side view mirrors, power steering, power brakes, power top, power rear antenna, Hurst wheel package and an AM radio. An older restoration that has held up extremely well. Runs and drives exceptionally well.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
