1966 pontiac gto history books

This manual coupe is still in blue charcoal metallic with eyecatching parchment interior a copy of the original data sheet and car billing history comes with the gto. In the fall of 1960, pontiac expanded the bottom of their line with a compact model called the tempest which would ultimately become the platform the gto. The 1966 pontiac gto was one of the best looking us cars of its era. These classics are highly desirable these days, and demand ever increasing prices, with a significant international following due to their status as one of americas finest muscle cars. Get more bang for your buck with complete year specific manuals on cd. History of the 19641967 pontiac gto on october 1, 1963, pontiacs gto debuted as an option package for the deluxe tempest model, the lemans.

Pontiac gto 19641974 provides a bumpertobumper look at every component that makes the gto a classic, from the distinctive taillights of the 1964 gto to the radial tuned suspension of the 1974 model. Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1966 pontiac gto when you shop the largest online selection at. Your definitive 196467 pontiac gto buyers guide hagerty media. The package included a 325horse 389 v8, stiffer suspension and a hurstshifted threespeed manual transmission. Find great deals on ebay for 1966 gto used parts and 1966 pontiac gto used parts. Believed to be powered by its original 389 cubic inch v8 and 2 speed powerglide transmission. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs.

The gto rewarded pontiac with record sales of 96,946 units. Recognizing the gto s growing popularity, pontiac promoted it from a tempest option to a fullfledged model for 1966. It identifies the car as a coupe, fourdoor sedan or convertible. Over 65 years of automotive history lincolnwood, il. The under25 set at which the pontiac gto and its ilk were aimed could no longer afford them.

Rather than offering the 1966 pontiac gto as an option package, the pontiac gto achieved fullfledged model status with a base 335horse 389. Used 1966 pontiac gto for sale with photos cargurus. Premium quality gm restoration parts for over 35 years. Search preowned 1966 pontiac gto listings to find the best local deals. Pontiac s great one by darwin holmstrom photos by david newhardt is an excellent read. Research your gto by writing down the vehicle identification number and matching it against online pontiac vin charts. This guide has been produced to assist prospective purchasers or. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Used 1966 pontiac gto for sale in austin, tx carsforsale.

The vin tells you what engine and transmission belongs in the car. The new gto saw many different features including grill placed parking lamps, gto nameplates, standard single centered hood scoop, vshaped front wheel opening badges and a special 389 cubic inch four barrel v8 with dual exhaust and high performance. Recognizing the gtos growing popularity, pontiac promoted it from a tempest option to a fullfledged model for 1966. See more ideas about gto, pontiac gto and 1966 gto. The pontiac gto is an automobile that was manufactured by american automobile manufacturer pontiac from the 1964 to 1974 model years, and by gms subsidiary holden in australia from the 2004 to 2006 model years the first generation of the gto was the first muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. History of the 19641967 pontiac gto on october 1, 1963, pontiac s gto debuted as an option package for the deluxe tempest model, the lemans.

Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The bigbuck model is the 1967 gto with the ram air option. Stratford, wi 54484 1430 miles from you 1966 pontiac gto. California built car and spent most of its life in washi.

Our sources for this article included the auto editors of consumer guide, encyclopedia of american cars. For 1970, the gto retained the same basic shape and endura nose, but reverted to exposed. Find 1966 to 1967 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds. In 1968, the pontiac gtos overall length and wheelbase were shortened and a new styling theme gave it a marked resemblance to the smaller pontiac firebird. Meanwhile, pontiac made plans to take its muscle cars to the next level in 1966. Unfollow 1966 pontiac gto to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pontiac built just 751 and convertibles with this engine sell for an average price of. Philip bauman, the ram air v, muscle cars august 1987, pp. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book very readable and compelling. Manufactured in five generations in the 1960s and 70s, it was replaced by the downsized. General motors initially decided to try the gto concept in 1964 by offering it as an option package on the pontiac tempest. Restoparts hood hinge, 1964 chevellepontiac full size196467 pontiac a bodycutlass. Being a mopar guy with a side interest in pontiacs gto, i dint expect much more than good photos from this large size soft covered book.

Historyentertainment 24 owners manuals 15 service manuals 7. Search 1966 pontiac gto for sale to find the best deals. There are 1 1964 to 1966 pontiac gtos for sale today on. Apr 18, 2006 hot rod magazine tested a 1967 ram air gto with turbohydramatic and 3. Display your collectibles on this 1966 pontiac gto bumper shelf. They sold in big numbers back in the day, outselling most of their competition. It is a phs documented, frame off restored example of what a. This 1966 gto is an older restoration that still looks extremely well. The overall body shape stays the same, but the gto gets new styling with stacked headlamps, a new rear fascia and a new hood scoop while both the standard and tripowerequipped 389s get a horsepower bump. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. Year by year, component by component, youll discover a comprehensive and useful guide on factory specifications for restoring, reenergizing, and simply. Cruisin classics is proud to present to you this 1966 pontiac gto. Along with the 2005 model, the 2006 gto was equipped with the 400 hp 300 kw, 6.

First, you need to know that i owned two new gto s. The new model also offered an optional heavyduty threespeed and two fourspeeds, both with hurst sticks. On february 21, 2006, buick pontiac gmc general manager john larson announced to dealers that gm would halt imports of the gto in september, making 2006 the last model year for the new gto. The gto was intended to appeal to performance car buyers who would want a modest size car with a big engine and excellent. Oct 03, 2019 meanwhile, pontiac made plans to take its muscle cars to the next level in 1966. The first pontiac gto was available as an option package for the pontiac lemans, available in coupe, hardtop, and convertible body styles. This identification guide has been written for the 1966 pontiac gto, being one of the most popular series gtos in pontiacs long line. Pontiacs great one by darwin holmstrom photos by david newhardt is an excellent read. Originally a trim upgrade based on the tempest, it spawned the industry changing signature muscle car, the gto, in 1964. It has great pictures of all of the different gto s.

Find 1966 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds. Well it was finally official, gto had become its own model for pontiac in 1966 and sales of the new gto model skyrocketed. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The louvered cover over the rear lights was unique to the gto. Being a mopar guy with a side interest in pontiac s gto, i dint expect much more than good photos from this large size soft covered book.