$35,000
1966 Pontiac GTO
Year:
1966
Make:
PONTIAC
Model:
GTO
Type:
Convertible
Doors:
2
Color:
Montero Red
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
14,000 miles
Engine:
389ci V8 Tri-power
Transmission:
Tremec 5 speed manual
VIN:
242676B119049
Stock:
5713
Description
1960s Pontiac GTO Convertible
History and Restoration:
Ownership: Purchased by the current owner in the late 1980s.
Restoration: Undertook a frame-on restoration immediately after purchase.
Original Color: Blue charcoal with a black interior and black top.
New Color Combination: Montero red exterior, parchment interior, and white convertible top.
Paint: Laser straight body with 17 coats of lacquer paint for a deep and lustrous finish.
Interior and Features:
Interior: Entire interior…
1960s Pontiac GTO Convertible
History and Restoration:
Ownership: Purchased by the current owner in the late 1980s.
Restoration: Undertook a frame-on restoration immediately after purchase.
Original Color: Blue charcoal with a black interior and black top.
New Color Combination: Montero red exterior, parchment interior, and white convertible top.
Paint: Laser straight body with 17 coats of lacquer paint for a deep and lustrous finish.
Interior and Features:
Interior: Entire interior replaced during restoration with parchment upholstery.
Convertible Top: New white convertible top with replaced power top mechanism.
Radio: Replaced with a correct-looking unit featuring modern internals and an auxiliary input.
Engine and Transmission:
Engine: Rebuilt original engine with a professionally rebuilt tri-power unit added for enhanced performance.
Transmission: Originally had a 4-speed transmission, which was replaced approximately 10 years ago with a brand new Tremec 5-speed for improved drivability.
Performance Upgrades:
Handling: Tubular upper control arms and front disc brakes were added to enhance handling.
Suspension: Anti-sway bars installed to improve stability.
Cruising: The car now cruises comfortably on the freeway at under 1,500 rpm, thanks to the new 5-speed transmission.
Summary
This meticulously restored 1960s Pontiac GTO Convertible blends classic style with modern performance upgrades. Originally blue charcoal with a black interior and top, the car now boasts a striking Montero red exterior, parchment interior, and white convertible top. The restoration, completed in 1990, included 17 coats of lacquer paint and a complete interior and convertible top replacement. The rebuilt engine, enhanced with a tri-power unit, and the recent upgrade to a Tremec 5-speed transmission, provide both power and smooth drivability. Handling improvements include tubular upper control arms, front disc brakes, and anti-sway bars. With these enhancements, this GTO is as much a pleasure to drive as it is to look at, making it a standout vehicle for any classic car enthusiast.
1966 Pontiac GTO
$35,000
Year:
1966
Make:
PONTIAC
Model:
GTO
Type:
Convertible
Doors:
2
Color:
Montero Red
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
14,000 miles
Engine:
389ci V8 Tri-power
Transmission:
Tremec 5 speed manual
VIN:
242676B119049
Stock:
5713
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