Vehicle Description
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible – Frame-Off Tri-Power 4-Speed
This exceptional 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible is a documented factory Tri-Power/4-speed example with fewer than 500 miles since a comprehensive frame-off professional restoration. Finished in rare special-order Copper Blaze Metallic, this GTO features the WS-coded 389ci Tri-Power V8 rated at 360 horsepower, a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, and a factory 3.90 limited-slip rear axle. The restoration incorporated desirable factory-available options including functional Ram Air induction, power steering and brakes, a correct AM/FM radio, tilt steering column, and red plastic fender liners. With restored Hurst wheels, new Firestone Wide Oval red-line tires, and a flawless new interior, this GTO represents the pinnacle of Pontiac performance in stunning, as-restored condition.
Engine & Performance
- WS-coded 389ci Tri-Power V8
- Factory rated at 360 horsepower, 424 lb-ft torque
- Three two-barrel carburetors
- Functional Ram Air hood scoop (factory-option retrofit)
- Less than 500 miles since complete restoration
Drivetrain & Rear Axle
- Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
- Factory 3.90:1 limited-slip rear axle
- Optimal performance gearing for acceleration
- Authentic muscle car driving experience
Exterior & Styling
- Rare special-order Copper Blaze Metallic paint
- Restored original Hurst wheels
- New Firestone Wide Oval red-line tires
- Red plastic fender liners (factory-available option)
- Signature 1966 “coke bottle” rear fender styling
- Louvered taillight covers
- First year GTO was a separate series from LeMans
Interior & Features
- Completely new interior installation
- Wood-grain steering wheel
- Rally Gauge cluster with in-dash tachometer
- Excellent real wood dashboard trim
- Factory center console
- Correct AM/FM radio (upgrade from original AM)
- Tilt steering column (factory-available option)
- All new wiring throughout the vehicle
Restoration & Mechanical Updates
- Complete frame-off professional restoration
- Fewer than 500 miles since restoration completion
- New convertible top, pump, lines, and rams
- Power steering and brakes added (factory options)
- Clean, detailed undercarriage
- Professionally sorted mechanical systems
Historical Significance & Rarity
- Documented factory Tri-Power/4-speed car
- One of 12,798 GTO convertibles produced in 1966
- Rare special-order Copper Blaze Metallic paint
- Factory options included special paint, AM radio, console, 3.90 rear
- Ram Air was a rare factory option in 1966
- WS engine stamping confirms high-performance 360hp specification
This 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible represents a concours-quality restoration of one of the most desirable American muscle cars. The combination of factory Tri-Power induction, 4-speed manual transmission, and 3.90 rear axle creates an authentic and exhilarating driving experience, enhanced by the functional Ram Air system. The rare Copper Blaze Metallic finish is both period-correct and visually stunning, complemented perfectly by the red-line tires and red fender liners. The restoration has thoughtfully incorporated desirable factory-available options that improve drivability without compromising authenticity. With fewer than 500 miles since its frame-off restoration, this GTO is essentially in as-delivered condition, offering the perfect blend of documented provenance, show-quality presentation, and thrilling performance. A true collector-grade example of Pontiac’s iconic “The Great One.”
Factory Tri-Power 389 | 4-Speed Manual | Frame-Off Restoration