1966 Pontiac GTO

The first-generation GTO is widely credited with launching the muscle car era, and 1966 marked its debut as a standalone model — a milestone that buyers celebrated by snapping up nearly 97,000 examples. This genuine 1966 Pontiac GTO has emerged from an extensively documented, high-quality frame-off restoration as a true one-of-a-kind head-turner. Resplendent in bold Orange Crush ChromaPremier paint over a striking Pearl White interior, it pairs period-correct presence with thoughtful modern upgrades. Fire it up, grab the Hurst shifter, and you have a tiger that is ready to hit the road running today.

Highlights

Genuine 1966 Pontiac GTO — first year as a standalone model
Extensively documented, high-quality frame-off restoration
Period-correct, fully rebuilt 400ci V8 (YS code) with tasteful performance upgrades
Desirable Tremec five-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
Show-stopping Orange Crush ChromaPremier finish over a Pearl White interior
17×8-inch Rallye II style wheels delivering a flawless stance
Full dual exhaust with X-pipe producing a healthy, heavy exhaust note
Power steering and front disc brakes for confident, drivable manners

Engine & Performance

Period-correct 400ci V8 (YS code) with a recent full rebuild
COMP Cams camshaft with hydraulic flat-tappet lifters
MSD 6AL CD ignition with matching wires
EFI fuel injection for crisp starting and improved drivability
Ceramic-coated headers feeding a full dual exhaust system with X-pipe
Aluminum finned valve covers, Griffin aluminum radiator, and six-blade fan
Tremec five-speed manual transmission for an engaging, modern drive
Healthy, heavy exhaust note that sounds every bit as good as it looks

Exterior

Fresh high-quality base/clear finish in ’04–’09 Ford Edge Orange Crush
Frame-off restoration with new quarter panels and floor patch panels
Chassis blasted, rust-treated, and painted; Rattletrap sound deadening applied
New chrome bumpers with exceptional, as-new stainless brightwork
Brand-new cast-aluminum Rallye II style 17×8-inch wheels
Falken tires — 225/50R17 front and 245/50R17 rear
Finish presents as-new from front to rear

Interior

New Pearl White vinyl interior with fresh black loop carpeting
Factory bucket seats with a Hurst shifter on the Tremec five-speed
Color-matched dash, column, and steering wheel
Brand-new gauges set within a new wood-grained dash surround
New black vinyl dash pad and like-new door panels
Flawless headliner showing to be new
Fresh spatter paint finishing the trunk

Documentation

1966 Pontiac GTO, first year as a standalone model
Period-correct 400ci V8 (YS code) with a recent full rebuild
COMP Cams cam and lifters, MSD 6AL ignition, and EFI fuel injection
Ceramic-coated headers with full dual exhaust and X-pipe
Tremec five-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
Power steering and front power disc brakes (drum rear), dual brake master cylinder
Factory front and rear sway bars
Orange Crush ChromaPremier exterior over a Pearl White vinyl interior
17×8-inch Rallye II style wheels with Falken tires (225/50R17 front, 245/50R17 rear)
Extensively documented frame-off restoration with new quarter panels and chassis work
Please note: the rear exhaust pipes have been modified to exit behind the rear wheels rather than below the bumper as shown in earlier photos
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