1966 Pontiac GTO

History

The Pontiac GTO is an American automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1964 to 1974. It was a muscle car classic of the 1960s and 1970s.

In early 1963, General Motors' management issued a ban on involvement in auto racing. At the time, Pontiac's advertising and marketing approach was heavily based on performance, and racing was an important component of that strategy. With GM's ban on factory-sponsored racing, Pontiac's young and visionary management turned its attention to emphasizing street performance. The GTO was basically a violation of GM policy, but since the GTO was an option package and not standard equipment, it fell into a loophole in the policy.

Pontiac's intermediate line was restyled again for 1966, gaining more curvaceous styling with kicked-up rear fender lines for a "Coke-bottle" look, and a slightly "tunneled" backlight. The tail light featured a rare louvered cover, only seen on the GTO. The GTO became a separate model series, rather than an optional performance package, with unique grille and tail lights, available as a pillared sports coupe, a hardtop, or a convertible

VIN 242176B116145

This is a true GTO, not a clone! The car came to us out of Kentucky. The previous owner had the car for a little less than a year. It was originally born with a 389ci with tri-power, but that engine has been replaced with a 400ci. We were told the car has 66,xxx original miles. It had a total frame-off restoration 6 years ago and retains all of its original metal. The previous owner sold the car because he needed money to finish restoring his 1978 Pontiac Firebird.

Full PHS Documentation is included in the sale!

Mechanics

400ci Pontiac Engine

Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission

12 Bolt Open Rear with 3:40 Gear Ratio

Holley Carb

Edelbrock Intake

Power Steering

Drum Brakes All Around

Parking Brake

HEI Distributor

New Alternator

Headers

New Exhaust System with Flowmaster Mufflers

Aluminum Bell Housing

New Rear Shocks

Delco Battery Cover

Radiator is in Great Shape

Front and Rear Sway Bars

Body

Beautiful “Nightwatch Blue” Paint

Solid and Straight Body

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jams are Clean and Solid

Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers

All Original Stainless is Beautiful

Grille is in Excellent Condition

Original Headlight Bezels

Emblems are Beautiful

Tail Light Louvers are in Great Shape

Original Floor Boards

Body Mounts Have Been Replaced

Frame is Solid and Clean

Rockers are in Great Shape, Nice Pinch Welds

Inner Wheel Wells are Clean

18” Pontiac Aluminum Rally Wheels

235/40/ZR18 Front, 255/40/ZR18 Rear

Solid Trunk with Mat, New Space Saver Tire and Jack

Interior

Blue Interior

Bucket Seats

Center Console

Original Door Panels

Window Cranks and Handles are in Great Shape

Dash Pad is in Great Shape

Wood Grain on Instrument Panel Looks Great

Gauges Show Some Signs of Age

Great Looking Steering Wheel

Headliner is in Good Shape

Back Seat Looks Great

Seat Belts Front and Back

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