Description
Year: 1966
Body Style: 2dr Convertible
Engine: 8-cyl. 389cid/360hp 3x2bbl
Exterior Color: Montero Red
Interior Color: Black
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Transmission
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible Tri-Power
Pontiac Historical Society Documented GTO.
Professionally Restored.
Amazing Condition.
History of the 1966 Pontiac GTO:
The Pontiac GTO had been such a success that the model became its own series in 1966 and the body was significantly revised to the familiar “coke bottle” shape, with curving lines and minimal brightwork. GM had finally dropped its corporate policy of capping engine capacity in midsized bodies and GTO sales soared to 96,946 units, which would be the highest sales year the model would enjoy.
About this Car:
Pontiac Historical Society Documented Convertible GTO. Frame-Off restored in 2004 and Climate Controlled Stored ever since. Laser straight body panels and excellent gaps. Equipped with the following: 389 CID 360HP “WS” V8 engine. 3 x 2 Tri-Power Carburetion. Chrome valve covers. Power steering. Power brakes. M21 4-speed manual transmission. Factory push button AM radio. Black power convertible soft top. Power antenna. Deluxe wood rimmed steering wheel. Strato bucket seats. Center console. Rally wheels. Rally dash. Manifold vacuum gauge. Seat belts. Dual exhaust. Firestone Redline 7.75 x 14 tires. 14″ Rally Wheels w/polished trim rings. Black convertible top. Montero Red exterior paint.
The most popular model was the 335 bhp, 389 cid engine with four-barrel carburetor, and there were 19,045 GTOs with the 360 bhp Tri-Power setup. Later in the year the XS engine option was introduced. It was the first Ram Air engine offered, with the Air Scoop package and a hotter camshaft.
Two-thirds of all GTOs (61,279) were sold with manual gearboxes, predominantly M20 wide-ratio and M21 close-ratio 4-speeds. All had dual exhausts. This was the first year for red plastic fender liners, and prices dropped slightly from 1965.
The bubble scoop hood was carried over from 1965 and the GTO grille divided into two deep mesh recesses, with inset turn signals and GTO lettering. Quad headlights remained vertically stacked on each side. The rear panel had horizontally louvered taillights and the C-pillars swept back with a short “tunnel” back window between them. Inside, the bucket seats had more lateral support, though a Strato bench front seat was still available. The four-port dash panel remained the same, but with wood veneer. The optional console and sport steering wheel continued.
