1966 Pontiac Gto Orig 389. Tiger Gold Beautifull Restoration Of A Clean Nc Car on 2040-cars
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.4L 6376CC 389Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1966
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: Base
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 114,000
I HAVE DECIDED TO SELL MY BEAUTIFUL TIGER GOLD 1966 GTO.
I PURCHASED THIS CAR LOCALLY TEN YEARS AGO. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD STARTED A RESTORATION, AND DID NOT FINISH IT. WAS A VERY SOLID LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA CAR THAT STILL RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL FLOORS, TRUNK, QUARTERS,DOORS,DECK LID... I CHOSE TO PURCHASE NEW FENDERS AS THE CAR DESERVED NICE PARTS AND NOT PATCHED UP FENDERS.THE BODY WAS NOT TAKEN OFF THE FRAME,AS IT JUST DIDNT NEED TO BE DONE. AND THEY NEVER SEEM TO BE THE SAME AS SOME SAY. ITS PAINTED THE GORGEOUS COLOR OF TIGER GOLD! YOU MUST SEE COLOR IN PERSON TO APPRECIATE IT.IT IS PPG BASE CLEAR PAINT THAT WAS SANDED AND BUFFED SLICK!! ALL JAMS HAVE BEEN DONE ALSO.ALL THE GAPS AND FIT AND FINISH ARE VERY NICE(EVEN THE FENDERS) AS THIS WAS A VERY GOOD CAR TO START WITH. I PURCHASED ALOT OF NEW CHROME;BUMPERS,HEADLIGHT BEZELS, TURN LENSES AND BEZELS, REAR EYE BROWS, ALL GTO AND PONTIAC EMBLEMS AND NAMEPLATES.THE REST WAS ALL POLISHED TO A BRILIANT SHINE. ALL THE RUBBER WEATHERSTRIPPING WAS REPLACED,INCLUDING GLASS WIPES, VENT WINDOW SEALS...EVERYTHING! I ALSO PURCHASED NEW FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELDS TO COMPLIMENT THE REST OF THE FACTORY TINTED GLASS.HAS A NEW BLACK VINYL TOP ALSO.CHECKOUT THE RED FENDER LINERS!! THEY COMPLIMENT THE REDLINE TIRES SO WELL! AND A FUNCTIONAL RUBBER SUBSTANCE. THE ENGINE IS THE ORIGINAL YS 389 WITH ITS ORIGINAL CARTER CARB ETC... THERE IS NO VIN# ON A 1966.IT RUNS EXCELLENT. A LITTLE FUSSY COLD, NEEDS TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AS IT SHOULD. AND WAS REBUILT BY THE PRIOR OWNER.HAS A BRAND NEW 4 ROW RADIATOR, HEATER CORE, WIRING HARNESS, VALVE COVERS, AIR CLEANER, NOTE THE DETAIL: EVEN NEW RUBBER SPLASH SHIELDS WITH CORRECTLY BENT STAPLES...WIRE LOOMS. I DID REPLACE THE POWERGLIDE WITH A TH400, I JUST FEEL IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRIVE ONE AT ALL YOU NEED THE 3 GEARS. I FEEL A DEFINITE UPGRADE.( I HAVE A POWERGLIDE IF YOU WANT IT) REAREND IS ORIGINAL 323. HAS A COMPLETE NEW CORRECT STYLE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH OPTIONAL TIPS. I REPLACED THE COMPLETE BRAKING SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL NEW HARD LINES FRONT TO BACK, SOFT LINES, MASTER, BOOSTER, WHEEL CYL,SHOES...EVERYTHING. THE FUEL SYSTEM IS ALL NEW ALSO, INCLUDING HARD LINE,SOFT LINES, TANK... THE TRUNK IS DETAILED NICELY WITH CORRECT JACK,SPARE WHEEL AND VINTAGE TIRE.NEW MAT ALSO. TIRES AND POVERTY CAPS BRAND NEW ALSO.AND SHARP AS A TACK! THE INTERIOR IS ALL NEW TO AND LOOKS AWSOME! I LOVE THE GOLD AND DIFFERENT TONES THE FACTORY USED WITH IT.I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE METAL AREAS AND PAD, PAINT MATCHED TO PERFECTION.CHECKOUT CARPET DETAIL NOT JUST DROPPED IN SEATS WITH BOLTS STICKING THREW YOUR NEW CARPET, HIDDEN LIKE FACTORY DID IT.THE SEATS PANELS AND HEADLINER WERE ALL EXPERTLY INSTALLED BY A LOCAL EXPERT SHOP.ARM REST AND CHROME BASES ALL FRESH.EVEN NEW SEAT BELT WEBBING TO FINISH IT OFF AND HIGH DOLLAR CORRECT NEW WOOD WHEEL! DASH LITES, HORN, HEATER ALL WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. RADIO DOES NOT, I DONT LISTEN TO AM ANYWAY. I HAVE THE PHS DOCUMENTS,ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET FROM UNDER SEAT AND NC TITLE.I NEVER DID GET WINDOW STICKER, I CAN TELL FROM PHS BY DEALER ZONE THAT CAR WAS SOLD NEW IN NC. OR SC. IF LESS THAN 10 POS FEEDBACK, YOU MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING.OR I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID.THIS IS COSTING ME MONEY TO LIST, SO ITS A SERIOUS SALE.NO B.S. I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE CAR BEST I CAN, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WANT MORE SPECIFIC PICS,OR IF YOU OR A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT IT BEFORE AUCTION ENDS, SEND AN E-MAIL AND WE CAN SETUP A TIME.EVERYONES OPINIONS DIFFER,ESPECIALLY ON CARS. I HAVE TAKEN A CAR TO THE GTO NATIONALS IN POINTS JUDGE COMPETITION, I FEEL THIS CAR IS ON PAR WITH THE CAR I TOOK THAT RECIEVED A SILVER AWARD. THE ONLY THING THE OTHER CAR WAS MORE DETAILED ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION.MY RESERVE IS VERY REASONABLE,THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN BUY AND RESTORE OR HAVE ONE RESTORED FOR WHAT I SET IT AT.SOME PRIORITIES HAVE SET IN. THE LAST 2 CARS I SOLD, THE BUYERS WERE VERY HAPPY, ONE I NOW CONSIDER A FRIEND. THANKS JOHN |
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