Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

1966 Pontiac Gto Convertible Stunning Restoration, Ready To Paint on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:100000 Color: AC case and interior HVAC system case is installed with a proper dash insulation kit
Location:

West Linn, Oregon, United States

West Linn, Oregon, United States
Advertising:

Vehicle Description

 

1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible Stunning Restoration, Ready to Paint

1966 GTO, AT, AC, PS, PB Rally Gauges

Originally Martinique bronze with a black interior

PHS Documents, numbers matching

If you are looking for a 66 GTO Convertible with the exact color combination you want with stunning restoration quality, this might be it.   This car has dozens of hard to find NOS parts, and has conservatively $17,000 in parts you would need to buy if you were going to do a serious restoration.

I bought this car on ebay myself a few years back, but I wound up with 2 GTO’s and I will never get around to finishing this one.

See link below to 200+ high resolution photos on flickr.

Hi Everyone,

Up for sale is a 1966 GTO Convertible that I bought from a professional restoration shop in 2008.  All of the heavy lifting was done on this car, and I wish I could take credit for the workmanship. But as the photos show, this is an absolutely stunning concourse nut and bolt, rotisserie restoration with many new and NOS parts that must have taken years to find.  The body is rust free and laser straight.  

The chassis restoration on this car is absolutely amazing.  The shop owner was dead serious about taking the car to GTOAA Nationals when done.  As you will see in the photos, all of the suspension parts are new or NOS.  It has all of the correct color hardware, clips, and the proper brake springs and colors.  Every nut and bolt is either NOS or plated the correct color. I estimated the value of the chassis restoration using parts from Ames, but most of the items on this restoration came from years of gathering.

The body is laser straight, and the gaps are excellent.  I have the brochure from the restoration shop and you can see that they were Pontiac specialists (Best of Show in IL) but I think the owner had health issues and has since closed the business.  The car was delivered to me with all the serious work done.  The body was straight, with new quarters and NOS front fenders.   It appears to have all new rockers and outer fender wells in the rear, and the floors are perfect and finished in the correct gloss black 60%.  The previous owner stated that every square inch of the vehicle was sandblasted and properly treated.  Sand still trickles out of some of the parts.

I had the numbers matching engine and transmission rebuilt, and they are sitting on the frame but I didn’t install the torque converter or flywheel, as I was awaiting new hardware. 

There are many new and NOS parts for this car, and I am sure it took years for the shop owner to acquire them.   I have done my best to document them in the photos. Some of the items that are claimed to be NOS were stated as such by the shop that sold me the car.  Clearly they are new, but in some cases I can’t verify if they are, or are not NOS.   I have documented every single part for the car in over 200 high res photos on Flickr, the link to which is below.  

So, aside from the engine and transmission rebuild, I have only done very few things to the car.  The jams and undersides of the hood and trunk were not fully prepped, and I needed to remove a few dings and such that it gathered while sitting in my shop.  I ran a 30” block over the car and it is indeed flat.  It is ready to sand with 400# (or whatever your preference is) and go at it with color.   It is primed with PPG EEP 901 epoxy primer over buff colored epoxy primer filler.  No disappointments here.

The exterior AC case and interior HVAC system case is installed with a proper dash insulation kit.  The HVAC case was restored with proper colors and I validated that all of the diaphragms and vent levers worked properly.  It has a new heater core installed. The AC evaporator is in nice shape, and it was disassembled and cleaned prior to installation. 

The convertible top frame is finished and is ready to cover.

A conservative estimate of the parts and materials investment alone so far is over 17k.   I can’t imagine how many hours of labor are in this frame, or how long it took to find all of the NOS suspension parts.   The body and paint prep probably has 400+ hours in it. 

I have a very detailed list of the new parts for the vehicle, and a list of items that you would need to buy if you wanted to take it all the way to GTOAA Gold Standard, with part numbers and prices in an excel spreadsheet.  If you just wanted to have a nice show car, you could probably use many of the existing and original items.  You will see in the photos that the restoration shop bought replacement hardware for pretty much every visible bolt.  Or, they restored hardware for items that couldn’t be bought.  Not every piece of hardware, but certainly most of the visible ones.

There is one erroneous photo…the tach for the car is a 5100 RPM tach, not the 6 cyl tach shown in one of the photos…

Interested parties should reach out to me in email and I will send you the detailed list of the new and NOS parts that come with the car, and the items you will need to complete the project. 

The car is sitting on the frame with just a few of the body mount bolts installed and it is safe to travel this way.  All of the other parts are bagged, tagged, wrapped and boxed carefully since I expect them to travel on pallets. 

 

Here is a link to the 200+ images on flickr. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/104499540@N03/

 

The car is located in the Portland Oregon area, and it is sitting on a lift ready to be inspected.  I would be happy to accommodate and I encourage an inspection.  The photos on the Flickr site very high res, so you should be able to zoom very close to see details in each photo.   Again, I have a detailed list of every new item for the car and every item needed to complete. 

I am not a dealer or a restoration shop looking to flip a car.  I am an enthusiast, and I have several cars, one of which is a fairly modified 66 seen in the background of some of the photos.  I bought one 66 to customize, and one to keep stock.  But as it turns out I rarely drive the modified car (daughters don’t like their hair getting messy in the back seat…who knew!) and so I usually drive a 230SL when the weather permits.  I don’t have the desire, time or space to do this one, and so it sits.  I was going to take the car black with a red interior, but there are parts already bought to take it back to a black interior, including a new or NOS black custom steering wheel.  Also, note that this car is an automatic.  My other car is a 4 speed, and depending on the right motivation and buyer, I might be inclined to swap the 4 speed (recently rebuilt) and all of the pedals, parts, console etc. with the auto setup.  If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 503 970 9438.

 

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time as I do have some local interest. Bidders without history and good feedback should contact me prior to bidding.  I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements for the car and the parts and I can be flexible on pickup dates.  I will expect a $500 deposit within 48 hours of the auction end date, and the balance due within 7 days.  I have a clear OR title in hand. 

 

 

Auto Services in Oregon

Tom`s Import Service ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Electric Service, Brake Repair
Address: 10240 NW Glencoe Rd, Manning
Phone: (503) 647-5066

Thunder Auto Detailing ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Detailing, Recreational Vehicles & Campers
Address: 2149 Beach Dr, Seaside
Phone: (503) 298-7630

The Brake Shop ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services, Brake Repair
Address: 10313 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Wood-Village
Phone: (360) 524-0089

Texaco Xpress Lube ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Auto Oil & Lube
Address: 3750 Commercial St SE, Scio
Phone: (503) 391-5823

Speed`s Towing ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Towing
Address: Beaver
Phone: (503) 234-5555

Specialty Auto Electric ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Electric Service
Address: 1133 SE 9th St, Sunriver
Phone: (866) 595-6470

Auto blog

Rent the 1967 Pontiac GTO from the XxX films now on Turo

Tue, Jan 10 2017

The process of renting a car usually ranges from mildly annoying to "I'm calling corporate to get you fired." Plainly, it sucks, but sometimes you're left with no alternative. Turo, a peer-to-peer carsharing network, has created what's essentially the AirBnB for cars. Like AirBnB, the quality and variety of the rides varies based on location. If you're in Tucson, Ariz., in the next week, go check out this 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible before the release of XxX: The Return of Xander Cage. Promotions and marketing aside, this is still the opportunity to drive one of the original muscle cars. It's not clear if this is an original GTO or a Pontiac Tempest that was converted, but does it really matter? Old cars never drive as well as you hope, so, as long as it looks and sounds awesome, who cares? The owner listed on Turo is Xander C., Vin Diesel's character from the XxX franchise. This is the car that was used in the original 2002 film, and from the photos it appears to be in better shape than many other movie cars. The exterior is mostly stock, with some slight modifications to the lighting, wheels, exhaust, and trim, with the addition of a funky looking hood scoop that the listing claims shoots flames. It's not clear if it functions as an actual intake because there aren't any notes about what rests under the hood. The listing does ask for premium fuel, so more than likely it's some variation of a high-compression V8. Inside, the dashboard looks like someone raided the AutoZone accessory aisle. There are gauges, dials, toggle switches, and readouts galore. The listing also claims the Goat is packing a rocket launcher and a weapons stash under the seat. $999 per day isn't cheap, but it's less than you'd pay for a day with one of the rent-an-exotic shops you see in Los Angeles or New York. If you're not in Tucson or the price is a little too steep, Turo has what it's dubbed the Adrenaline Collection. The name may be hyperbole, but the lineup of cars is actually really solid. A quick glance reveals a 2015 Lamborghini Huracan, 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider, and a 1969 Jaguar E-Type. The car list keeps expanding, so if this proves popular, look for more cool stuff in the future. Related Video: News Source: Turo Read This TV/Movies Pontiac Performance Classics

GM Recalls 1.5 Million Cars For Steering Defect

Tue, Apr 1 2014

General Motors Co. said Monday it is recalling 1.5 million vehicles worldwide because the electronic power-steering assist can suddenly stop working, making them harder to steer. The new recall brings to 6.3 million the number of vehicles GM has recalled since February. The initial recall - now at 2.6 million small cars for an ignition switch defect - prompted the automaker to name a new safety chief and speed up the review of cases that might lead to recalls. GM said it expects recall-related costs to total $750 million in the first quarter, including $300 million for the ignition switch recall. Included in the new recall are: - Chevrolet Malibu from the 2004-2005 model years, plus some 2006, 2008 and 2009 model-year cars. - Chevrolet Malibu Maxx from the 2004-2005 model years, plus some 2006 model-year cars. - Chevrolet HHR from the 2009-2010 model years (non-turbocharged only). - Some Chevrolet Cobalts from the 2010 model year. - Some Saturn Auras from the 2008-2009 model years. - Saturn Ion from the 2004-2007 model years. - Pontiac G6 from the 2005 model year, plus some cars from the 2006, 2008 and 2009 model years. - Service parts installed into certain vehicles before May 31, 2010, under a previous recall GM says no deaths related to the defect have been reported. It is still investigating whether there have been any accidents or injuries related to the problem. GM dealers will replace the power steering motor and other parts for free. Spokesman Alan Adler said owners will be notified of the recall the week of April 28 and will be told when parts are available after that. The Cobalt and the Ion, which are also involved in the ignition switch recall, share many common parts.GM recalled Cobalts from the 2005-2010 model years for the power steering defect in 2010, but it's unclear why the company didn't recall the Ion at the same time. Federal regulators also opened an investigation into power steering complaints in the Ion in 2010, but didn't order a recall. Related Gallery 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Test Drive View 9 Photos Recalls GM Pontiac Chevy Cobalt saturn ion pontiac g6 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet HHR

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE Convertible

Sun, Mar 5 2023

For the entire 24-year production run of the GM J platform (best known for the Chevrolet Cavalier), the Pontiac Division offered new J-Body cars for sale in the United States. First there was the J2000, followed in quick succession by the 2000, 2000 Sunbird and Sunbird. The Sunbird stuck around until the Cavalier got a major redesign for the 1995 model year, at which point Pontiac changed the car's name to Sunfire. Today's Junkyard Gem is one of those early Sunfires, a top-of-the-line SE convertible with the optional big engine and manual transmission. The Sunfire was an extremely close sibling to the same-year Cavalier (by the late 1980s, all the other US-market GM divisions had dropped their J-cars, which meant no more Skyhawks, Cimarrons or Firenzas), quite difficult to distinguish from its near-twin at a glance. The base engine for the 1997 Sunfire convertible was the pushrod 2.2-liter straight-four that powered so many J-bodies of the 1990s. That engine produced just 120 gnashing, valve-floating horsepower, not much by late-1990s standards. For a mere 450 additional dollars, however, the 2.4-liter Twin Cam engine and its high-revving 150 horses could be had by '97 Sunfire buyers. That's what's in this car. This is one of the members of the Oldsmobile Quad 4 family, though some fanatics will yell at you if you apply that name to the versions that don't have big QUAD 4 lettering cast into the valve cover. This is the most powerful engine ever used in production Sunfires. For 1997, Pontiac offered a four-speed automatic transmission for no extra cost in the Sunfire convertible. Buyers of all other Sunfire models that year had to shell out either $550 or $810 ($1,026 or $1,511 in 2023 dollars) for a two-pedal rig. That means that the buyer of this car really wanted the five-speed manual transmission (or just hungered for the $810 credit offered in the fine print for takers of the manual). Plenty of free-breathing engine power, five-on-the-floor driving enjoyment and the open skies above. What a fun car! This one made it to nearly 180,000 miles. For this car with the Quad 4 under the hood and a clutch pedal on the floor, the MSRP was $18,539 (about $34,584 today). Its Cavalier LS convertible twin with the same engine/transmission setup cost $17,365 ($32,394 now). This car has a bunch of options, including the 15" Rally aluminum wheels, so the out-the-door price would have been higher. The last year for the Sunfire was 2005, same as the Cavalier.