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How much is a 1966 GTO worth today?
Typically, a 1966 Pontiac GTO in a mint condition with lower mileage (less than 10K) could fetch as much as $100,000. The most expensive model auctioned out so far cost $184,250.
What is Hurst Edition GTO?
This 1965 model isn’t a GTO, it’s a GeeTO Tiger. It was part of a promotional effort engineered by Pontiac advertising executive Jim Wangers, dealership Royal Pontiac, Hurst, and Petersen Publishing. The tie-up included a nationwide contest based on the song “GeeTO Tiger” by The Tigers.
What engine came in a 1966 GTO?
389 cubic-inch
When it came to engines, the standard GTO engine was a 389 cubic-inch, four barrel carburetor with 335 horse power. The GTO option was rated at 360 horsepower and had three two-barrel carburetors. If a consumer wanted to purchase a new 1966 GTO model, the base price for a sports coupe was $2,783 dollars.
What wheels came on a 1965 GTO?
Pontiac GTO 1965 6.6
| Tire | Rim |
|---|---|
| 195SR14 | 6Jx14 ET8 |
| 205/75SR15 | 6Jx15 ET8 |
| 225/60HR15 | 7Jx15 ET12 |
What was the horsepower of 1966 GTO?
When it came to engines, the standard GTO engine was a 389 cubic-inch, four barrel carburetor with 335 horse power. The GTO option was rated at 360 horsepower and had three two-barrel carburetors. If a consumer wanted to purchase a new 1966 GTO model, the base price for a sports coupe was $2,783 dollars.
How fast is 1966 GTO?
Car Life clocked a GTO so equipped at 0-60 miles per hour (0-97 km/h) in 6.6 seconds, through the standing quarter mile in 14.8 seconds with a top speed of 99 miles per hour (158 km/h).
What kind of car is a 1966 Pontiac GTO?
The 1966 GTO was the first to be offered as a distinct model, rather than an option package on the Pontiac ‘Tempest’, and featured new styling cues which further distinguished the car from others in the range. The result was particularly positive, with the 1966 GTO recording record sales.
What’s the 1966 Pontiac GTO 389ci block number?
The 1966 Pontiac GTO’s 389Ci block should have the number 9778789 cast on the distributor Pad. See attached images for a better description of this location. Unlike other V8 blocks produced by Pontiac during the 1960s, there are no 389 numbers cast anywhere on the block.
What year was the Ford GTO most popular?
By any calculation, 1966 was a momentous year for the GTO. The original muscle car had come into its own in persona and popularity. It even became a separate series featuring the hardtop, pillared sports coupe and convertible.
Where can I find the color code on a 1966 GTO?
The 1966 GTO had three color options for the vinyl hard top, and five color options for the convertible top. The relevant codes for the original colors can be found on the vehicles data plate in the engine bay, next to but separated from the paint code with a hiphen. See the attached images for further details.