Description
Year: 1966
Make: Pontiac
Model: Tempest GTO Convertible
Mileage: 77,544
Transmission: Automatic
Condition: Excellent
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: White
Description:
THIS… is a 1966 Pontiac Tempest GTO Convertible, finished in red over a white interior.
This GTO is an exceptionally well-built example with extensive performance and chassis upgrades executed to a very high standard. Under the hood sits a Butler Performance–prepped Pontiac 400ci V8, dyno-tested at 421 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 700R4 automatic transmission and a 3.73-geared 10-bolt Positraction rear end, delivering strong performance with modern drivability.
Engine & Performance Highlights:
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Butler-prepped Pontiac 400 block (bored, honed, deburred)
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Butler-ported Edelbrock cylinder heads
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Edelbrock Performer 2×4 intake manifold
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Dual Edelbrock 500-cfm carburetors
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Ross pistons
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Comp Cams .308/.313 camshaft
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MSD Ready-to-Run distributor, MSD Blaster SS coil, MSD 6AL ignition
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Taylor ignition wires
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Doug’s headers
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March serpentine belt system
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MagnaFlow 3-inch stainless exhaust
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BeCool radiator with 16-inch electric fan
Chassis & Suspension:
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Hotchkis upper and lower control arms
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Hotchkis Extreme sway bars
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Hotchkis lowering springs
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Hotchkis shocks
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SSBC front disc brakes
The white interior was completely redone three years ago by Keith Kirk Interiors and remains in excellent condition. Features include bucket seats, a red center console, polished trim, and a custom shifter plate for the automatic transmission. An auxiliary gauge cluster houses AutoMeter Pro Comp Ultralight gauges for voltage, water temperature, and oil pressure, while the main dash retains original-style gauges set into factory-style woodgrain trim.
Additional interior features include Classic Auto Air heat and air conditioning utilizing factory-style ducts, a woodgrain steering wheel, AM/FM stereo, and Lokar pedals. The trunk is also fully finished, upholstered in white with black carpeting.
Overall, this 1966 GTO Convertible represents a no-expense-spared build that combines serious Pontiac performance with refined presentation, modern drivability, and excellent craftsmanship throughout.
