Vehicle Description
Not many cars get enthusiasts excited like the Pontiac GTO. This
1966 hardtop, for example, offers all the right parts: 389
Tri-Power engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a winning color
combination. No major modifications, just a really nice, clean Goat
that commands respect everywhere it goes.
Refinished in beautiful Starlight Black, this GTO looks the way
Pontiac designers intended: sporty yet refined. The stacked
headlights are a slam-dunk in terms of styling and among Pontiac
faithful, they're highly-sought. Add in a subtle hood scoop and you
get a car that has the goods but doesn't feel the need to
advertise. The good news is that when the car was restored, they
took their time and get the bodywork straight first, then laid down
a few 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. 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 gold pinstripe with a vinyl top sure makes it look
elegant.
Pontiac nailed the interior of the GTO in every way: comfortable,
sporting, and refined, with just a hint of European sophistication.
It is the interior that makes the GTO an adult's sports car, and
the bucket seats, no-nonsense shifter, and wood-rimmed steering
wheel all work towards that end. The seat covers are recent, the
carpets were replaced when the car was restored, and the steering
wheel positively glows from within the black interior. The round
gauges are definitely meant to evoke the finest sports cars from
the Continent, and include a speedometer, tach, and secondary
gauges to monitor the engine at a glance. The 4-speed sticks out of
a nicely preserved original console, there's a new under-dash A/C
system, and for entertainment, there's a newer AM/FM/cassette radio
in the dash that fits rather well. The trunk is outfitted with a
reproduction mat and a matching full-sized spare, giving it a very
finished look that's ready to travel.
The legendary 389 cubic inch Pontiac V8 makes big horsepower 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 enamel is a little faded, but that's
because this sucker loves to drive, and the A/C equipment is new,
but otherwise it looks just the way it should. Stock cast iron
exhaust manifolds and a newer exhaust system give it a baritone
sound and you'll note that the underside is driver-grade, so you
don't have to worry if you get it dirty or wet. It's no longer
razor-sharp, but it's really nice and shows you that this car has
nothing to hide. Stock Rally I wheels look suitably industrial and
carry fat redline radials for a period perfect look.
If you want a great-driving GTO that has the right look, then this
is a fantastic choice and it's still as appealing a combination
today as it was in 1966. Call today!