1966 Pontiac Gto on 2040-cars
Somerset, Ohio, United States
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1966 PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE FACTORY AIR 389 TRI POWER
I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT THE CONDITION BUT IF YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN CONCOURS GOLD , THEN YOU KNOW THE
CONDITION IN , OUT AND UNDER - LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
LOOK AT THE OTHERS FOR SALE, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN DOCUMENT CONCOURS STATUS - TO REACH THAT LEVEL REQUIRES
PERFECTION AND A LOT OF MONEY INVESTED
Concours Gold Winner, rated number 1 on the OCPG scale. Restored to current maximum professional standards of
quality in every area !!!
THIS CAR CAN BE DRIVEN ANYWHERE OR JUST LOADED ON A TRAILER .............OWN THE BEST... -
This is a Concours Gold Winner, rated number 1 on the OCPG scale,
OCPG description reads for rated number 1 car reads:
Condition # 1 EXCELLENT: Restored to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area or
professional original with components operating and appearing as NEW, A 95-Plus point show car that is not driven.
OCPG words, not mine, for you to believe
If you are a collector of autos in the highest standard of condition then this is one for you. This auto is to
be cherished and displayed by someone with the means to preserve the integrity and beauty of this classic.
This car would stand out in any collection worldwide. You have seen GTO claiming to be one of the best, this car
with the Gold Award is the best with many unique options. .
This is rare opportunity to acquire a numbers matching # 1- rated on the OCPG scale 1966 GTO Convertible - with
many options ...... Gold Award winner from the Pontiac Oakland Club of America (along with the judging sheets) in
2009.... Incredibly rare matching numbers 1966 GTO "Tri-Power" convertible that is loaded with factory options
including air-conditioning.
All of this is documented by Pontiac Historic Services including correspondence indicating that the vehicle was
originally ordered with a special paint color. Further documentation includes a Silver Award from the GTO
Association of America (along with the judging sheets) and then a Gold Award from the Pontiac Oakland Club of
America (along with the judging sheets) in 2009. Also included is the trophy with the engraved serial number that
was included with the Gold Award. THIS CAR IS THE REAL DEAL!
The car is very well equipped from the factory including 389 "Tri-Power" engine, automatic transmission,
saf-t-track differential, special paint, air-conditioning, Rally gauge cluster with tachometer, Rally wheels,
custom sport steering wheel, tilt steering column, power steering, power brakes, heavy duty aluminum brake drums,
transistorized ignition, console, am-FM radio, power antenna, visor vanity mirror, inside non-glare mirror, remote
control outside mirror, glove box lamp, ash tray lamp, underwood lamp, seat belts, exhaust extensions, soft ray
glass, ride & handling springs and shocks, and front & rear floor mats.
The paint, interior, undercarriage, engine compartment and trunk are virtually flawless.
There is plenty of documentation that goes with this car to include build sheet, as well professional inspection by
a highly respected author of " everything you need to know Car Collecting" by Steve Linden. Mr. Linden personally
inspected and advised on this car.
2 = Pontiac
42 = GTO
67 = Convertible
6 = 1966
B = Baltimore, Maryland assembly plant
1 = 8 cylinder engine
20792 = Sequential unit number
Engine: 280537 YR = 389/360 Tri-Power with Automatic Transmission
Cowl Tag
01C = Build date 3rd week of January
ST 66 24267 66 = 1966 24267 = Pontiac GTO Convertible
BODY BAL1078 = Baltimore, Maryland unit number 1078
TRIM 223 = Black
PAINT 1 = Special Paint Color (As per Pontiac Historic Services)
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Why Pontiac should come back and how it can be relevant again
Mon, Apr 17 2017When I was a kid growing up in Metro Detroit, our family was always entwined in the General Motors empire. My dad and some of our relatives worked for GM in various capacities, and we had our fair share of Chevrolet, GMC, and even Buick products in our humble driveway. However, it was my Uncle Ed that always had a vehicle from the one GM brand that always appealed to me the most: Pontiac. Seeing him pull up in his Pontiac 6000 and later the '90s era Grand Prix sedan that replaced it was always an exciting occasion, and both of these models also reflected the playful spirit that once defined the Pontiac brand. Back when Pontiac first got its performance groove on in the '60s, names such as GTO, Firebird, as well as Bonneville became iconic nameplates in the broader muscle car era. The '80s saw Pontiac lose some of its styling heritage, but also try new things at the same time including turbocharging as well as the mid-engine sports car with the flawed but still sleek Pontiac Fiero. When the Pontiac brand was shuttered in 2009, it was a mere few years after I earned my drivers license, and also when Pontiac was just beginning to regain some of its lost luster. Granted cookie cutter efforts like the Pontiac G3, (Chevrolet Aveo) G5, (Chevrolet Cobalt) and G6 (Chevrolet Malibu) certainly did not help matters during Pontiac's final years on the market, but two models in particular offered a compelling glimpse into what could've been for the storied brand. The first was the Pontiac Solstice roadster/coupe. Originally introduced as a concept back in 2004, and championed by everyone's fighter jet flying auto executive Bob Lutz, the Solstice was designed to be a serious competitor to the Mazda Miata, and while its interior ergonomics were flawed and the top solution not ideal. It proved to be a fun little car to drive, and also a sales success for Pontiac with initial demand exceeding expectations.This was especially due to its lineup of engines with the 2.0 liter LHU turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 260 horsepower in GXP variants. The second and (inarguably my favorite Pontiac model) was the Pontiac G8 sedan. Originating in Australia as the Holden Commodore VE, the G8 was designed to rectify the multitude of sins created by the last generation Bonneville. Front wheel drive was pitched in favor of rear wheel drive, and for the first time in a long time interior ergonomics and cladding free exterior styling were key building blocks for success.
Junkyard Gem: 2008 Pontiac G5 Coupe
Sun, Apr 9 2023In the grim early days of the Great Recession, the situation at GM's Pontiac Division didn't feel so great but there was some cause for optimism. The Solstice still had a certain glow, the Holden Commodore-based G8 had just arrived, and vehicle shoppers could stride into their local Pontiac showrooms and choose from eight different models bearing the iconic arrowhead badge. Yes, there were still new Torrents and Grand Prix and Vibes for sale in 2008, and of course the Cavalier-twin Sunfire had been replaced by the Cobalt-twin G5 by that time. Here's one of those G5s, found in a Colorado Springs car graveyard. It wasn't long after this car was built that everything went to hell for Pontiac. In April of 2009, GM announced that the Pontiac Division would be "phased out" over the next few years. Just to drive home the point, GM itself filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy five weeks later. GM had already offed Oldsmobile—a marque dating back to 1897, making it nearly 30 years Pontiac's senior—five years earlier, so everybody knew there would be no reprieve in this case. Just to confuse everybody, Pontiac dealers offered a G3-badged Chevy Aveo (aka Daewoo Kalos) to sell alongside the G5 for 2009, but by 2010 there were just two new Pontiac models still standing in the United States: the G6 and the Vibe. Just over 70,000 G5s were sold in the United States during the 2007-2009 model years, making these cars fairly rare. The Cobalt/G5 ignition-switch fiasco of the mid-2010s really hammered their resale value at the time. Sometimes the definition of "Gem" refers to historical value, not the happier kind. Speaking of ignition switches, the key is still in this one. That generally means that a junkyard vehicle is a dealership trade-in or insurance total that couldn't sell at auction. This one is a base model, which listed at $15,675 (about $22,040 in 2023 dollars). The snazzier G5 GT started at $19,850 ($27,911 now) that year. The engine in this car is a 2.2-liter Ecotec four-banger rated at 148 horsepower and 152 pound-feet (the GT got a 2.4 with 171 hp/167 lb-ft). A five-speed manual was standard equipment, but the buyer of this car paid extra for the automatic. GM stuck these little "Mark of Excellence" badges on the fenders of its vehicles starting in 2005, then ditched the idea in 2009. I have vivid memories of this logo from the seatbelt buttons in my parents' 1973 Sportvan Beauville.
General Motors Recall List
Wed, Oct 22 2014It seems General Motors can't go more than a few weeks without issuing a major recall. Since the initial ignition lock recall on February 10, over 25 million vehicles have been recalled for defects. It seems General Motors can't go more than a few weeks without issuing a major recall. Since the initial ignition lock recall on February 10, over 25 million vehicles have been recalled for defects. We used the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall list to compile a snapshot of all the GM vehicles recalled in the last two months. NHTSA also provides a search engine that allows owners to search for recalls on their vehicle. An automotive company must do everything in their power to notify its customers when a recall is issued on a vehicle. If you own any of the following vehicles and you have questions regarding your car, you can contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-800-521-7300 and Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Or check out General Motor's recall site. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. Here's a brief summery of the other vehicles currently under recall: July 26 – 414,333 cars affected NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V447000 Models under recall: Certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. Problem: In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position. Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Solution: Dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. July 14 – 16,939 cars affected NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V341000 Models under recall: Certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. Problem: In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy. Consequence: If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.