Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller awesomehottie
Most people who bought a Pontiac GTO in 1966 ordered the 2-door coupe with the 389 four-barrel engine, as this configuration accounted for more than 70,000 units of the total 97,000 car production.
The convertible was much rarer, with a production of only 12,798 units, while the Tri-Power configuration made its way to approximately 19,000 GTOs. Most examples that rolled off the assembly lines for this model year used a manual transmission.
The GTO you see in these photos uses a 389 with an automatic transmission. The car is certainly intriguing despite failing to answer the most critical questions.
I'll start with the obvious and tell you that the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines with a red exterior and a white interior. The red paint is still on the car, though it's impossible to tell, based only on the shared images, whether it's the original finish. It's one of the tidbits that eBay seller awesomehottie must detail, as an original coat of paint would make a GTO much more desirable.
The GTO's condition looks good despite the obvious rust issues. The owner didn't comment on the potential metal problems, so it's critical for any potential buyer to inspect the undersides. Put the car on a lift, and you should be able to tell if the GTO needs new floors, simple patches, or no work at all, as I wouldn't be surprised to see the car flexing a very solid shape.
The interior also appears to exhibit a decent shape, and the first thing it needs is a thorough wash. Everything is there, but the cabin needs typical repairs for a car this old, including the seats and the dashboard.
The 389 runs and drives, and while the numbers match, it's unclear if this is the original setup. As every petrolhead probably knows, an original engine inside a GTO is fantastic news for a collector, eventually increasing the price and giving the car bigger chances to return to the road.
The good news is that everything on this GTO works, so if the car doesn't qualify for a complete restoration to factory specifications, it can always receive a second chance by getting closer to a restomod treatment or preparing it for a daily driver.
The bidding for this GTO started a few days ago and has attracted 21 offers. The top exceeds $10,000, and considering the owner did not enable a reserve, it's only a matter of time until the car finds a new home. If you want to see the GTO in person, you'll find it in Riverside, California.
Despite the working shape, you should still bring a trailer, as the car doesn't look road-worthy (not for long journeys, at least).
The GTO you see in these photos uses a 389 with an automatic transmission. The car is certainly intriguing despite failing to answer the most critical questions.
I'll start with the obvious and tell you that the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines with a red exterior and a white interior. The red paint is still on the car, though it's impossible to tell, based only on the shared images, whether it's the original finish. It's one of the tidbits that eBay seller awesomehottie must detail, as an original coat of paint would make a GTO much more desirable.
The GTO's condition looks good despite the obvious rust issues. The owner didn't comment on the potential metal problems, so it's critical for any potential buyer to inspect the undersides. Put the car on a lift, and you should be able to tell if the GTO needs new floors, simple patches, or no work at all, as I wouldn't be surprised to see the car flexing a very solid shape.
The interior also appears to exhibit a decent shape, and the first thing it needs is a thorough wash. Everything is there, but the cabin needs typical repairs for a car this old, including the seats and the dashboard.
The 389 runs and drives, and while the numbers match, it's unclear if this is the original setup. As every petrolhead probably knows, an original engine inside a GTO is fantastic news for a collector, eventually increasing the price and giving the car bigger chances to return to the road.
The good news is that everything on this GTO works, so if the car doesn't qualify for a complete restoration to factory specifications, it can always receive a second chance by getting closer to a restomod treatment or preparing it for a daily driver.
The bidding for this GTO started a few days ago and has attracted 21 offers. The top exceeds $10,000, and considering the owner did not enable a reserve, it's only a matter of time until the car finds a new home. If you want to see the GTO in person, you'll find it in Riverside, California.
Despite the working shape, you should still bring a trailer, as the car doesn't look road-worthy (not for long journeys, at least).
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