DT: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible Tri-Power 4-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1966
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: GTO Convertible
- VIN: 242676P331082
- Mileage Shown: 51,800mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Montero Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Evergreen, CO 80439
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0056545-DT
In 1966, the Pontiac GTO departed the Tempest family and became its own model, along with new styling revisions providing for a distinguished appearance. This 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible came factory-equipped with optional power steering and brakes, a power-operated convertible top, Parchment vinyl trim, bucket seats, a tinted windshield, custom seatbelts, and a Safe-T-Track differential. The car underwent a restoration in 2014, including a repaint in Montero Red, conversion of the automatic gearbox to a period-correct 4-speed M20 Muncie manual transmission, and a rebuild of the 389ci V8 engine with an upgraded Tri-Power induction system. Acquired by the current owner in 2016, this restored Pontiac GTO Convertible is now being offered for auction out of Colorado, accompanied by a collection of concours awards, a car show poster, a Protect-O-Plate, and extensive restoration documents.
The Pontiac GTO gained a model-specific louvered taillight cover for the 1966 model year and more curvaceous bodywork, which was slightly longer and wider than the previous year. This 1966 example came factory-finished in Nightwatch Blue (E) and was refinished in the 1966 paint color of Montero Red under prior ownership, along with sandblasting and refinishing of the underbody. It features a white power-operated convertible top, chrome bumpers and trim, stacked headlamps, dual side mirrors, a hood scoop, GTO badges, and painted 14” Rally I wheels with polished trim rings and center caps. The car rides on Firestone 4-plat Sup-R Belt red line tires. A spare tire and stock Rally wheel are located in the trunk. The seller notes the exterior is in excellent overall condition, and the car has been kept in a climate-controlled garage since the current owner’s purchase in 2016. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin was restored to factory specifications in 2014 with replacement Parchment vinyl upholstery. Accessories include front bucket seats, a rear bench seat, lap belts, woodgrain trim, a wood-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel, a floor-mounted shifter, heater, and a Delco AM/FM radio. All gauges and accessories are said to be fully functional.
Power comes from a 389ci V8 engine with 093 cylinder heads and an upgraded Tri-Power induction system, including triple Rochester two-barrel carburetors. The engine was rebuilt during the 2014 restoration, including a valve job, rebuilt carburetors, fuel tank boiling, a new fuel tank sending unit, water and fuel pumps, a new choke, a starter, an alternator, a radiator, and a dual exhaust system. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement period-correct Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission and a factory Safe-T-Track differential. The car was factory-equipped with optional power steering and power-assisted drum brakes. The brake cylinders, shocks, and springs were replaced during the restoration. The seller adds that the carburetors are tuned for an 8,000-foot elevation in Colorado, and the car has been driven less than 1,000 miles since the engine was rebuilt.
This sale will include an owner’s manual, a car show poster, a Protect-O-Plate, concours awards, restoration documents, a spare tire, a custom “Tri My Power” license plate, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “The car is a prior concourse winner; see award in gallery. Car is date code correct for engine block, carbs, heads, intake manifold, differential. Rare tri-power Rochester carbs, 4-speed Muncie M20 tranny set up with limited slip differential. power steering and power assist drum brakes, power top convertible setup, dual exhaust car. Painted in the original off-the-line Monero red. PHS automotive services documentation, Protect-O-Plate, and extensive service and restoration records. The carbs were rebuilt in 2014. Repainted under prior ownership in '66 Montero red. The original paint color was Nightwatch Blue. A hood scoop, stacked headlights, dual side mirrors, GTO badging, and chrome trim on the grille, bumpers, window surrounds, and rocker panels are further details. The shocks, springs, and brake cylinders were replaced as part of the 2014 refurbishment. Chrome is in very good shape without corrosion or pitting.”
Comments (25)
@jfg Sorry I didn’t Realize thst
Won’t happen again!!
Do You have under carriage Pictures
And also Info on work that had been
Done suspension etc.
Is that not the Orginal Color?
@bpillyer -- image #176 states: 389CI/335HP
Hi GaryE_57,
335 horses?
Bid in the amount of $33,250
Color was changed before I owned it. Livery is always in the eye of the beholder, right? 20K+
Bid in the amount of $33,000
Any idea the involved cost and expenses, repainting the GTO to its REBLUE color?
I believe that was a DUMB idea changing the color !@@!
Highly documented car folks including PHS and casting number deciphering. Top tier show quality rag top 4-spd.
It will go back into inventory if need be; although maybe interest will arise in the last 2 hours. If there is a successful buyer, he or she will not be disappointed with their purchase.
Bid in the amount of $31,000
Beautiful GTO nice color, wish it was a 67. also nice house!
@Limey it’s not a clone. I don't do clones
@GaryE_57 Thank you for the details and images on this car.
This 1966 Pontiac GTO is one of the finest examples in the Country
See new Gallery Image #288
This 1966 Pontiac GTO example is a multi-awarding winning car and is extremely well documented.
This car is a GTO Nationals Award Winner.
This car is a GTO Association of America Concours Winner
This car’s awards and factory-originality are extremely well documented
See the Casting Number Verification Report in Gallery Images #175-#189.
See the car’s documentation in Gallery Images #192-#284
See Gallery Image #288
This 1966 Pontiac GTO is one of the finest examples in the Country.
If you have any questions, please use the “Contact Seller” button above or leave a comment. I will respond promptly.
Thank you for your interest.
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@GaryE_57 looks like you did a great job cloning the lamans, but I live in southeast Florida and the shipping cost and the sales tax in both states would put me over what I want to spend, so if the 30.000 bid falls thru I'm still willing to talk. It looks like you spent a good amount of time and money on this project, but I'm retired and living on ss so the high bid is just too much for me. Thanks
Thank you @FORMULAONE and @Limey for your interest and the initial bids on this great example of the iconic GTO. I look forward to seeing if we can send this car to a new home in a few days as bidding continues.
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Bid in the amount of $30,000
Bid in the amount of $22,250
The drive train of this exceptionally well-preserved 1966 Pontiac GTO is thoroughly documented in the Casting Number Verification Report, as illustrated in Gallery Images #175-#189. A summary of this information is provided in the image just posted to the gallery (image #287).
If you have any questions, please use the “Contact Seller” button above or leave a comment. I will respond promptly.
Thank you for your interest.
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Bid in the amount of $21,000
Welcome to the bidding for our 1966 date code correct Concourse winning GTO convertible tri-power car. The car comes with reams of information on restoration, casting number deciphering, Protect-O-Plate, PHS documentation and more. Paint is excellent as is rag top, interior and chrome. Bid with confidence; you will not be disappointed! Feel free to ask us questions on the listing.
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