Oxford 87PG66002 1/87 Pontiac GTO 1966 Montero Red

 

The Oxford American 1:87 series of classic cars continues with only the second release of the 1966 Pontiac GTO, as manufactured by General Motors. Sporting a spec that included front engine, rear-drive, two-door, four to five passenger capacity, this mid-sized car was made for over four generations from 1963 to 1974.The GTO rose from its origins in the Pontiac Tempest into a sporty car with a larger 389 cu ins Pontiac V8 engine from the full-size Pontiac Grand Prix hardtop coupe, promoting it as a special high performance model.  In 1966, the year of our 1:87 scale replica, the GTO became a separate Pontiac model option with several refinements such as a curvy style with an upward turned rear fender to achieve the Coke Bottle look, as well as a slightly tunnelled backlight. The tailgate now featured a louvred cover. It was a bit longer on the existing wheelbase and weight remained the same. It was available as a pillared coupe, a hardtop without B pillars and a convertible. It was also a first to feature a plastic front grille. The interior had newly designed bucket seats, adjustable headrest and a re-designed instrument panel with walnut veneer trim.

 

And its all here on our rich dark red release!  Registered in Oklahoma as LE 3075 our GTO saloon has an all-black interior while external trim is finished in both black and silver. Note the GTO badge to one side of the split radiator grille, too.