1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

History

The Pontiac GTO is an American automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1964 to 1974. The first generation GTO was a muscle car classic of the 1960s and 1970s era. Although there were earlier muscle cars, the Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.

The GTO became a separate Pontiac model (model number 242) in 1966, instead of being an "option package" on the Tempest LeMans. In addition, Pontiac's intermediate line was restyled, 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 (without B-pillars), or a convertible.

VIN 242676P275828

This beautiful GTO Convertible was originally a California Car. The previous owner bought the car out of Arizona after he had it professionally inspected, and then shipped it to Michigan. The car was restored in 1997, just before he bought it in 1998. He had kept it in a temperature controlled garage and took it to many car shows and events. At the time of the restoration the vehicle was completely gone through. It had an Oldsmobile engine in it when he bought it in 1998 but he has since changed it and replaced it with a 389.  

Copy of the California Title, PHS Documentation, GTO Association of America Concours Judging Forms, and a black and white vintage photo are included in the sale.

Mechanics

389ci Pontiac Engine (YA Block, #9778789)

Tri-Power, Rochester Carbs

Turbo 400 Automatic Transmission

10 Bolt Open Rear End with 2.80:1 Gear Ratio

Power Steering

Power Front Disc Brakes

Electronic Ignition, A/C Delco Wires

ARP Bolts

New Ball Joints

Chrome Valve Covers

Dual Exhaust System is in Good Shape

Trans Cooler Mounted to Front of Radiator

Radiator is in Great Shape

New Fan Clutch

Front Sway Bar

Newer Gas Tank

Body

Beautiful Candlelite Cream Paint

New Power Top (less than a year old with installation)

Beautiful Chrome Bumpers

Grille, Bezels and Emblems are in Great Shape

Black Convertible Top

Power Top

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

New Glass

Car Cover and Boot for Top are Included

All Original Sheet Metal

Original Floors, Trunk and Quarters

Beautiful Straight Quarters

Undercarriage is Clean and Nicely Painted

Rockers are Straight and Solid, Nice Pinch Welds

Wheel Wells are in Great Shape

Frame and Floors are Solid

Redline Bias Ply Tires and Spare – 7.75x14

Nice Wheels and Center Caps

Interior

New Black Interior

New Bucket Seats

New Center Console

Beautiful Wood Steering Wheel

Aftermarket Triple Gauge Under the Dash

Stereo/Vintage Radio

New Dashboard

New Door Skins

New Carpet

Interior Lights Work

Seatbelts Front and Back

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