Oxford Diecast 87PG66001 HO Scale (1:87) 1966 Pontiac GTO

Fontaine Blue

The 1966 Pontiac GTO was a landmark car in American automotive history. It is considered by some to be the first true muscle car. and it helped to usher in a golden era of performance for American automakers. It was originally introduced in 1964 as an optional performance package for the Pontiac Tempest LeMans. However. it quickly became so popular that Pontiac decided to make it a standalone model in 1966.

It was available in two body styles: coupe and convertible. Both body styles were characterized by their sleek. aggressive styling. which included a long hood. short deck. and distinctive “Coke-bottle” rear fenders. Under the hood it was powered by a standard 389 cubic inch V8 engine. which produced 335 horsepower. However. there were a variety of optional engine packages available. including a 421 cubic inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.

The 1966 GTO was a huge success for Pontiac. It sold over 38.000 units. which was more than twice the number of GTOs that were sold in 1965. The GTO’s success helped to solidify Pontiac’s reputation as a builder of high-performance cars.