1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible (Survivor)
This 1966 GTO convertible was ordered new on November 18, 1965 by the original owner’s husband as a Christmas presentto his wife who is now 93 years old as verified by a letter to the dealer Heineman-Hopkins Pontiac Company Oaklyn, NJ as the letter states that he would like delivery prior to Christmas (Delivered on Dec. 22, 1965). It is very apparent that the wife loved this GTO very much as is apparent by the way she took loving care of the car. The car is a very nice numbers matching survivor with one repaint and one top that looks very good. She kept all letters, order forms, invoices, recipes and insurance and registration forms that show a very complete paper trail for the car. Listed are the documents and condition of the GTO.
Documentation: (46 Pages of Documentation)
1. Pictures of original owners with car.
2. Confirmation letter to dealer to place order (November 18, 1965)
3. Retail Order Form for a Pontiac Motor Vehicle (Nov. 17, 1965)
4. Invoice from HEINEMAN-HOPKINS PONTIAC CO. Oaklyn, NJ. $3584.81 (Dec. 22, 1965)
5. Taxes for education return for motor vehicles (Dec. 22, 1965)
6. Application for certificate of title (Dec. 22, 1965)
7. Certificate of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle – State of New Jersey (Dec. 22, 1965)
8. Receipt from dealer for the sum of $2966.78
9. Current Title from the State of Michigan.
10. Appraisal of car $7000.00 (Mar. 22, 1985)
11. Build Sheet (753rd car built)
12. Manuals (All Original)
13. Many repair receipts.
14. Most all Proof of Insurance.
15. Most all Registration.
Condition:
1. Paint looks very good but not perfect minor chips.
2. Top looks like new with nice clear window.
3. Interior looks like new one small crack on driver seat piping, under dash and glove box look
new, carpet has very light discoloring.
4. Glass looks new and clear.
5. Window rubber and felt like new.
6. Chrome and trim very nice.
7. Trunk looks very nice light surface rust under mat. Spare tire and jack are there.
8. Bottom of car is very nice with floor boards showing original paint with very little surface rust in a small number of spots, frame has light surface rust.
9. All gauges and lights work fine.
10. Engine compartment looks very good and original. (With factory markings)
Running and Driving condition:
I now see what they mean that they are original once as this car runs strong with very tight steering and riding no rattles. This is a nice car that you could drive and feel proud to own the way it is. Or this would be a very easy restoration.
Documentation
46 Pages of Documentation
1.Pictures of original owners with car.
2. Confirmation letter to dealer to place order (November 18, 1965)
3. Equipment –
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
061 Basic Group
Radio-Push Button-Manual Antenna
Foam Cushion Seats
Electric Clock
Floor Console
All Standard Equipment – i.e. – White wall tires;
Chrome rocker covers, air cleaner and oil cap; -
Bucket seats, carpeting, pin striping, instrument panel
Trimmed in wood, 335 hp. V8 engine – etc.
Color – Platinum-(W-2)-Interior-black (223) – top black.
4. Retail Order Form for a Pontiac Motor Vehicle. (Nov. 17, 1965)
5. Invoice from HEINEMAN-HOPKINS PONTIAC CO. Oaklyn, NJ. $3584.81. (Delivered Dec. 22, 1965)
6. Taxes for education return for motor vehicles. (Dec. 22, 1965)
7. Application for certificate of title. (Dec. 22, 1965)
8. Certificate of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle – State of New Jersey. (Dec. 22, 1965)
9. Receipt from dealer for the sum of $2966.78.
10. Current Title from the State of Michigan.
11. Appraisal of car $7000.00. (Mar. 22, 1985)
12. Build sheet (753rd car built)
13. Manuals (Original)
Owners
Convertible Top
Protecto-Plate
14. Many repair receipts.
15. Most all Proof of Insurance.
16. Most all Registration.
DATA PLATES
VIN:
242676B116013 (242676B116013)
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
67-Convertible
B-Baltimore
Last Six-Production Number
TRIM TAG:
12C497
ST6624267BAL753Body
TR223W2Paint
GL
12C – Month/Week (Dec/3rd Week)
497
66 – Year
242 GTO
67 – Convertible (Total Built 12,798)
BAL – Baltimore
753 – Unit Number (753rd car built)
223 – Trim Number (Black/Bucket)
W2 – Platinum (Black Top/Black Interior)
GL
G=Console
L=?
ENGINE:
Cast Number – 977878
YS – 389ci, 335 HP, Auto
L 65 – Dec. 6, 1965
Carb Number – 4034S
TRANSMISSION:
77J
77 = 389ci
J = Super Turbine 300
Rear Axle:
WG – 3.36