“GTO” badge featured on the left side of the front grille.“Pontiac” badge spelt out between the rear tail lights.In contrast to later models, the 1966 GTO featured chrome work that followed the contours of the rear boot, and connected with the same contours moulded into the rear bumper.Aluminium front grille frame featuring a square patterned plastic black grille (the use of plastic was an industry first).Front quarter rocker panel “GTO” badges noting the engine size (located at the rear of the front mudguard), held on by cadmium clips.Wheels were fitted standard with Redline Firestone F70 x 14 tyres.The wheels were painted ‘Rinshed-Mason’ Silver (Code E28C009), and were the same as the wheels used on the previous model year, however, the area around the wheel hub studs was black. Optionally fitted with the 14 inch X 6 inch ‘Rally I’ wheels.These were available painted several colors as outlined in the paints section of this guide). Fitted standard with steel 14 inch X 6 inch steel wheels for the entry level model.Where a feature is unique to the 1966 model, or shared with other models, this has been noted. The 1966 Pontiac GTO had the following external features, distinguishing itself from the Tempest and Le Mans line as well as other GTO models. If you have additional information, photographs or corrections you believe need to be made to this page, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below.
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You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. Period of manufacture: September 1965 – November 1966 This guide provides information on exterior features, interior features, mechanical features, paint colors/codes, as well as detailed chassis and engine number sections applicable to the 1966 Pontiac GTO. Although a 1966 model may not be difficult to identify on face value, this guide is focussed on providing people with information so they can assess the originality of a particular car, with respect to optional features, modifications, and of course the important ‘matching number’ elements. Today, the 1966 model GTO is a particularly desirable muscle car, with all variants demanding high prices, but particularly so for high specification and original matching number cars. The result was particularly positive, with the 1966 GTO recording record sales. For the 1967 Pontiac GTO guide, please click here. 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. This identification guide has been drafted for the 1966 Pontiac GTO.