1966 Pontiac GTO

Same Portland, Oregon owners for over 58 years.

Unrestored survivor kept in an indoor storage unit since 1986.

Sold new at “Central Pontiac, Inc.” in Seattle, WA to Mr. Robert Mehrlich who passed away in 1986.

Before his passing he asked his wife, Rose, to never sell the GTO.

She kept that promise for 38 years but finally had to let it go in June of 2024.

The car comes with documentation from Jim Mattison at Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) which includes

a copy of the original window sticker, order sheet and billing invoice.

The original Oregon plate that expired in 1986 is also included.

Features include:

Replacement 400 V8 engine due to original failure in the mid ‘70s

Original Muncie M20 4 speed transmission and shifter

Original “YH” code 3.55 Safe-T-Track (posi) rearend

Sun tachometer (added early in its life)

Original AM radio with front and rear speakers

Amazingly nice and 100% original black vinyl interior

Carpet, headliner, dash pad, visors, etc. are all original!

Nice all original glass, bumpers, grill and exterior trim

All original weatherstrips except for new trunk seal

Factory 14” Rally 1 wheels with new redline radial tires

Original Uniroyal redline spare and jack assembly

Original, unrestored engine bay, trunk compartment and undercarriage

Straight and solid original body, floors and trunk

Mostly original “Candlelight Cream” exterior finish showing minimal wear

Minor paint repair performed on the driver’s side (before photos available)

Recent maintenance after 38 years in storage includes:

New fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump and carburetor

Rebuilt original “Harrison” radiator and new water pump

New hoses, thermostat, temp sender and fan belt

All new brakes, shoes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder

New AC Delco plugs, wires, cap, rotor and fuel filter

New valve cover gaskets, oil filter and antifreeze

New mufflers, shock absorbers and battery

The GTO runs, drives and performs outstanding and has a current odometer reading of 50,289 miles and a great history.