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1966 Pontiac Gto No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:99999
Location:

Mebane, North Carolina, United States

Mebane, North Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Big Block 400
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 242176B141285 Year: 1966
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: coupe two door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 99,999
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I've owned this car for over 20 years. It still looks the same as the day it was dropped off.  My love for the car has moved me to find someone with the resources to preserve an American Classic. Car and Driver rated the Pontiac GTO the number one American Muscle car. Everyone knows why, so I'll say no more. Everyone is your new best friend when your behind the wheel of this car. It is more than a head turner. I enjoyed hearing old timers talk about the days of street racing and the history that made this a classic. This car deserves to be restored. I've provided someone with a good start. It has a new engine wiring harness, freshly rebuilt carb, and new gas tank. I put down Pur 15 on the floors when I first got the car. They are 99% intact. The 1970 Big Block 400 and TH400 transmission was rebuilt 15 years ago. It was driven very few miles. The exhaust coming through the trunk makes driving it impossible. It needs a trunk pan. The engine still runs great and trans shifts smooth. The starting bid is far less than I've racked up in storage fees over the last 20+ years. This is a No Reserve auction.

 Good
Motor, Transmission, Carburetor, Gas Tank, Floor pans, Hood, Trunk, Glass,

Bad
Left and Right quarter panels need patch paneles, Truck pan, Interior , and Radiator

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