VIN:
242176Z116382
The Pontiac GTO was the work of a team of automotive greats. John DeLorean, Russ Gee, and Bill Collins came together to circumvent a General Motors ban on auto racing by their divisions. The trio’s thinking was that while Pontiac couldn’t go racing, there was nothing to stop the brand from creating street performance machines that individual owners could race themselves. Cue the GTO’s arrival for the 1963 model year. With a name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, Pontiac’s GTO would go on to become a symbol of the muscle car segment. If you want a slice of the action, check out this first-generation 1966 Pontiac GTO that’s for sale right now, having covered 1,700 miles since the restoration so far. The car has undergone a rotisserie restoration, as reported by the current owner, who’s had it since 1995 and includes many powder-coated components for longevity.
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This 1966 Pontiac GTO shimmers in a Blackberry Metallic paint coat, that looks black from some angles, but exudes a tinge of purple at times. During its rebirth, the car has received a full frame off restoration. The body was removed and disassembled with 4 coats of paint with 4 clear coats giving it the shine it has now. The car has reportedly been ceramic coated over its entire exterior, as well as its interior painted parts. Then, we’ve got new show chrome on the front and rear bumpers, complemented by a quartet of chromed aftermarket five-spoke alloy wheels for that signature restomod look. The restomod theme continues on to the black four-seat interior of this car, which includes original-look digital gauges nestled within the period-correct wood-trimmed gauge surround. There’s also a retro-looking replacement radio and a replacement air conditioning system for a cooler cabin on hot days. The trunk has also received the requisite attention and looks clean as a result.
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This 1966 Pontiac GTO has a 389ci V8 that’s reportedly been bored out to 400ci, as we’re told by the current owner. We’re told that this is the original engine, and it drives the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic gearbox. The engine has a 10:1 compression ratio for more power. Meanwhile, the power steering makes maneuvering this beast much easier. Furthermore, the front brakes have been upgraded to discs, which is a useful enhancement for enthusiastic street driving.
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1966 Pontiac GTO
389ci V8
Bored to 400ci
10:1 Compression
Original Engine
3-Speed Automatic
RWD
Blackberry Metallic Exterior
Black Interior
Power Steering
Disc Brakes In Front
29 Years Owned
New A/C System
Interior Fully Replaced
Multiple Powder Coated Components
New Show Chrome On Front And Rear Bumpers
Replacement Radio With Retro Look
Ceramic Coated Exterior
Interior Ceramic Coated
Full Frame Off Restoration
Full Disassembly Including Back to Original Metal and Etched
4 Coats of Custom Pearl Blackberry Paint with 4 Coats of Clear
All Instruments Replaced With Digital Gauges But Keep Original Look
1,700 Miles Since Restoration Reported By Current Owner
One of the most influential cars of the '60s, the GTO was a slap in the face of corporate America. When General Motors banned their auto divisions from going racing, savvy people like Bill Collins, Russ Gee and John Z. DeLorean found a way round it. They realized that they could just offer race-ready street-legal machines to customers, who could then, ahem, do as they pleased with them. Enter the GTO, its name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO no less. What better way to enjoy the fruits of their labor than with this first-generation, fully restored 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible that we’ve got for sale right here? Step right up folks, here’s your chance to own an American icon.
The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
There are few cars that are as well known as the Pontiac GTO. The first GTO arguably created the muscle car genre, but this, the second generation, helped define the segment for years to come. The 1968 Pontiac GTO won MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award, and it’s not hard to see why. Here was a car that packed enormous power into a beautiful bodyshell, and with an affordable price tag. Our featured car mixes things up with a new riff on this classic. Instead of the old-school 6.6-liter V8, you’ll find a more modern 5.3-liter Chevy LS engine under the hood. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this 1968 Pontiac GTO restoration.
One of the most influential cars of the '60s, the GTO was a slap in the face of corporate America. When General Motors banned their auto divisions from going racing, savvy people like Bill Collins, Russ Gee and John Z. DeLorean found a way round it. They realized that they could just offer race-ready street-legal machines to customers, who could then, ahem, do as they pleased with them. Enter the GTO, its name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO no less. What better way to enjoy the fruits of their labor than with this first-generation, fully restored 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible that we’ve got for sale right here? Step right up folks, here’s your chance to own an American icon.
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The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
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