1966 Pontiac GTO Muscle Cars In Detail No. 13

Pontiac’s GTO is often credited as being the first
muscle car. As model year 1966 ended, an astounding
96,946 GTOs traversed Pontiac assembly lines, which
set a high-water mark that would cement the GOAT as
the most salable muscle car that was produced during the
golden age of performance.

Author David Bonaskiewich examines this model year
in precise detail, taking into account every cosmetic change
and optional hardware that warranted this sales boom. The
Coke-bottle styling for the remodeled GTO certainly tipped
the scales for some consumers. However, as they say,
“The devil is in the details.”

This book delves into those details, showcasing the
vast array of optional equipment across its three bodystyles
(hardtop, sports coupe, and convertible). Thorough examinations
of the drivetrain, interior, suspension, brakes, and
wheels and tires are exhaustive, which unveils exactly why
the 1966 GTO was the most successful muscle car ever
assembled.

Tune up those Tri-Power carburetors, turn on your
favorite tune, and twist the key with 1966 Pontiac GTO: In
Detail!

• The 1966 Pontiac GTO was the best-selling muscle car
of the era
• Many GTO–only events are held annually across the
United States
• The 1966 GTO has an average selling price of more
than $35,000, which makes it one of the best-reselling
muscle cars of its era

About the Author
Since he was very young, Dave Bonaskiewich has had an
unbridled enthusiasm for cars. His father was a mechanic
who was fond of Fords but was supportive when Dave
developed a strong interest in Pontiacs during his teenage
years. Together, they rebuilt his first car, a 1970 LeMans,
which Dave continues to drive every chance he gets. He
has contributed many feature articles for High Performance
Pontiac, Smoke Signals, Timeless Muscle, and Poncho
Perfection magazines.