Photo: Craigslist
1966 was a new beginning for the GTO, as the car gained series status and received significant refinements, including the styling later known as the "coke bottle."
It didn't take long for all these investments to pay off. The GTO sales went through the roof in 1966, hitting 96,946 units. More importantly, most GTOs – over 61,000 examples – rolled off the assembly lines with manual transmissions. The top choice was the 389 four-barrel unit rated at 335 horsepower.
Pontiac's Tri-Power was also a popular choice, with 19,045 customers convinced by its 360-horsepower output.
The GTO in these photos is part of the minority, leaving the factory with an automatic transmission. It's still powered by a 389, but the main selling point isn't the drivetrain but its condition.
The owner explains on Craigslist that this GTO is a survivor, meaning it's still entirely original and has never been restored. You probably know what this means from an investment perspective if you're a diehard GTO fan. An all-original and unaltered GTO costs a fortune, especially because collectors are ready to pay big bucks to park one in their garages. However, not many are still around, as the vast majority of GTOs on the market have already been overhauled.
The owner says this isn't the case with this GTO. Their 1966 example was born and raised in New Mexico, so it never required metalwork. The rust has never been a problem, so the undersides are clean (though I believe it's critical for any buyer to put this GTO on a lift and inspect the floors and the trunk pan).
The interior looks brand new, and it's almost impossible to believe that the odometer shows only 102,000 miles (164,150 km). Many people would be tempted to think this is a restored GTO, so seeing the car in person or ordering a third-party inspection is mandatory for someone committed to a purchase.
As any eagle-eyed GTO fan would notice, the car sits on aftermarket wheels and tires, but the owner says they have the original caps for wheels. They also have all the original paperwork from when the car was purchased.
An unrestored 1966 GTO in such great shape is almost too good to be true, and I can't stress enough how important it is for buyers to inspect every claim thoroughly. The owner says the only thing not working is the factory air conditioning system, as it lacks the compressor because they can't "seem to find where I put it."
The selling price is in line with everybody's expectations, as the owner wants $52,000 for the car. It's parked in Joshua, Texas, and it should be able to drive anywhere on its wheels without the need for towing.
Pontiac's Tri-Power was also a popular choice, with 19,045 customers convinced by its 360-horsepower output.
The GTO in these photos is part of the minority, leaving the factory with an automatic transmission. It's still powered by a 389, but the main selling point isn't the drivetrain but its condition.
The owner explains on Craigslist that this GTO is a survivor, meaning it's still entirely original and has never been restored. You probably know what this means from an investment perspective if you're a diehard GTO fan. An all-original and unaltered GTO costs a fortune, especially because collectors are ready to pay big bucks to park one in their garages. However, not many are still around, as the vast majority of GTOs on the market have already been overhauled.
The owner says this isn't the case with this GTO. Their 1966 example was born and raised in New Mexico, so it never required metalwork. The rust has never been a problem, so the undersides are clean (though I believe it's critical for any buyer to put this GTO on a lift and inspect the floors and the trunk pan).
The interior looks brand new, and it's almost impossible to believe that the odometer shows only 102,000 miles (164,150 km). Many people would be tempted to think this is a restored GTO, so seeing the car in person or ordering a third-party inspection is mandatory for someone committed to a purchase.
As any eagle-eyed GTO fan would notice, the car sits on aftermarket wheels and tires, but the owner says they have the original caps for wheels. They also have all the original paperwork from when the car was purchased.
An unrestored 1966 GTO in such great shape is almost too good to be true, and I can't stress enough how important it is for buyers to inspect every claim thoroughly. The owner says the only thing not working is the factory air conditioning system, as it lacks the compressor because they can't "seem to find where I put it."
The selling price is in line with everybody's expectations, as the owner wants $52,000 for the car. It's parked in Joshua, Texas, and it should be able to drive anywhere on its wheels without the need for towing.
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