Prefer the hard top myself but YES,, early GTO's were the elite muscle car. I like the '65 the best of them all because I'm not a fan of curvy bodys but the '66 IS cool!
No. They did wonders with what they had to work with, but modern cars are much better. Engineers did that, and a good number were Americans. Tires, alone... Fuel injection is stock... Metallurgy...
The 66 GOAT in triple black and my 69 in Mayfair Maize w/black int (avatar) w/hidden headlights were my two favorites of all time. Let's not dilly-dally here Bill - the GTO WAS the first muscle car and will never come back because Pontiac is gone. Such a tremendous loss. My best buddy has a scar in between his eyes from a cassette tape hurtling off the dashboard of my 69 during an especially torquey launch. Good times.
Front disc brakes became an option beginning in 1967, also was the first year for dual chamber master cylinder. This 66 has been upgraded, smart for safety reasons.
When I get my gto, yep, disc brakes, 3 point seatbelts. Lovely cars but compared to modern vehicles, mmm death traps. Not worried so much about my driving, but lots of drunken coked up lunatics out there😊. This car would be my dream. Tho being in Minnesota, a hardtop would be warmer in spring and fall. Of course garaged in the winter. My uncle Jim had a red 66 convertible. I was born in 69, I barely remember it. He kept it til the second gas shock, Told me it was thirstier then a sailor on shore leave, claimed 5-10 mpg.😂😂. He still regrets selling it tho. Said it was by far the scariest, most dangerous, funnest car he ever owned.
In 1967, some safety upgrades showed up with GM cars...collapsible steering components, seat belts, some cars got front disc brakes standard. 1968 saw even more improvements.@@theboyisnotright6312
Hi, Bill! I'm a huge fan. GTO stands for Gran Turismo Omologato in Italian (Grand Touring Homologated, in English). You scared your friend Mark when you were shifting it with your left hand. I know you were holding it straight with your knee, but still, that's a precious car. No harm done. Thanks for this amazing blast from the past! That GTO is pure rolling art.
I thought the idea behind the Go pro, was to free up his hands, so he wouldn't need to shift with his left hand? He defeated the purpose by having a camera in his right hand. I guess, Bill wants to make sure the Go Pros work okay, before he stops using his handheld...
Yeah that left hand shifting made me cringe... he's an old man, why does he care so much what people think? ("oh God they're looking at me with the gopro on my head they must think I'm a douchebag")
@@lptomtom Considering the cars he shows us, I think people would be staring anyway. Having a gopro on your head to record the experience would be understandable.
What a phenomenal car Bill! This came from a great era as you rightly say, when optimism abounded and everything seemed possible. What a great time to have been alive.
Our American Fantasy --that Bill touched upon--was so reflective of the cars, and the lifestyle of that era...Being a Boomer, I can tell you it was a good time to feel good about the USA. Harsh reality eventually took us down another road. This GTO is likely the best representative of that special time in cultural history. Great review Bill!...and rest assured, people staring at you were envious!
On my time on the planet that is arguably the most beautiful rear end I've taken in. The hands off the wheel shifting is something else, you've got Gilles Villeneuve beat, sir! Best
Those Holden GTO's were really nice cars. Rock solid at 100 mph. I was very impressed with the handling and performance. Quick story, I was driving from Detroit to Toronto in a red 6 speed car (I work for a car dealer) and when stopped at a traffic light still in Detroit another exact color GTO (identical car) pulled up beside me. We looked at eachother with huge smiles and a wave but being wise we left the intersection without smoking the tires. Just drove away with a wave. Sorry for that boring ending but it was not my car to beat on.
The VE Holden Commodore platform was entirely engineered by Holden and was so good that GM wanted to use it for future GM models but eventually only used it for the 5th generation Camaro.
@@petesmitt I brought an Orange on Black 6 speed Camaro SS brand new with the plastic on the carpets and seats back over one day. That was before they were available in Canada so I had the only one. Got a lot of positive reactions and yes that was also not my car but wow what a ride. The Holden Camaros are way better than the newer ones IMO.
I really wanted to like those, but they were so tiny inside somehow. I'm 6'1" and generally have no trouble sitting in cars even with sunroofs, but I tried sitting in a new GTO when they came out and my head was firmly pressing into the ceiling cloth even with the seat lowered all the way. I was very disappointed.
Another great American automotive car review by Mr Bill himself! Imo, there's not one 60s GM model that was hideous or unattractive in any way whatsoever and this Pontiac is just one example of the beauties that GM produced during that decade!
Woah, Bill! This one's an adrenaline-pumper. The '66 GTO was the best-looking year ever. It has the best-looking tail lights. The problem with the '66 was that the tail light panel was prone to rusting, but what an awesome machine!
Thanks Bill…saw this post earlier today and relished the thought of watching this evening. What a car…you’re absolutely right - triple black convertible tri-power 4-spd with A/C is holy grail material. IMHO 66 is the most beautiful year for the GTO…stacked head lamps, coke-bottle design, bow tie rear fascia with louvered tail lights. 66-67 is without question the zenith of GM engineering, styling and build quality across every division. Thanks for all you do!
1966 and 67 are my favorite years for the Goat. 66 had the 389 in 67 the engine was enlarged to 400 cubic inches also a three speed automatic was available for the first time as a option over the two speed auto. Still the 4 speed is probably the most fun.
I think the whole point of the go-pro suggestion is so that you would have both hands free to operate the car. I'd be damn nervous too, knowing my irreplaceable car was careening about with a one-armed whiskey-laden pilot... 🤔 I do really enjoy Bill's videos but I'm holding my breath during some of the driving parts.
Billy! I had a 66 just like that! I put a 454 Hemi Boss in it, nobody came close! I had a dana 9 in rear and a Holley tranny in it. I also put four three-barrel Isky carbs on the beast,not to mention an Edelbrock cam. What a beast!!!
I learned to drive on our 1966 GTO, equipped much like this car: 389 with 3-2 barrels, 4-speed with a Hurst shifter from the factory, factory A/C which limited us to a 3.55 rear gear (no 3.73 or 4.10 with air), and positraction. Burgundy coupe with white seats. I was blessed to have the Goat as my daily driver as a teenager.
Thank you Bill for another fantastic video! Woke up today feeling a little down and pessimistic about the world at present and life in general, however as soon as just I saw your new video pop up in my youtube feed I have instantly become as chipper as a bunch of Canadians in the back seat of a '71 Fleetwood. At least now I can settle down for the next 42 minutes and 28 seconds basking in GTO glory and forget all the troubles of the world for a while!
What a gorgeous and thrilling car. My God, just stunning and historic. And Bill's hilarious camera work 😅is like the cherry on top of a very authentic all-American apple pie. ⚾
Greetings Bill, this 66 GTO is spectacular!!! It's my favorite year Pontiac!! A good friend of mine bought a new GTO in 64 she kept it for 20 years. My aunt had a 65 Grand Prix with tri power, she drove with a lead foot too!!! So yes, I love Pontiacs of the sixties!! It's always fun when you peel out in Peter's driveway!! The go pro offers an interesting perspective!!! Thanks for sharing this exciting convertible!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! 👍👍🙂
Stop worrying about what people think, a camera strapped to the head is very comon these days - makes life alot easier for you, leaving you hands free the do what ever. Great content Bill 👍
Wow! Thanks for the memories, and especially to Mark for allowing you to review this gem and for his stewardship as well. Love those great old songs, Little GTO and ''409 '' as in she's real fine my 409 (Chevy). What a great time to be a teenager in the 60's (until the whole VietNam situation, of course, messed with it to say the least.) But carwise, best time ever. One didn't need a concert or destination. Just go out and ''bomb around.'' Please Bill, figure out a way to drive and shift properly with your right hand, like God made it to be. Too bad Fla doesn't have some nice, curvy traffic-light-free roads to get the full driving experience. I just found your channel the other day, with the 71 Grand Prix 4 speed. Really enjoy your reviews and sense of humor. Good going. Pontiac, ''Home of the Hot Chiefs!''
First car I owned was a 67 GTO in 1979. Back in HS I thought it was the coolest muscle car to own. Always wanted a 66/67 Convertible. Just a bit too pricey now. Great throwback Bill!! Love the vid!!
As a "Carnut" since '51, I learned what GTO stood for while walking past my Biology Teacher's '64 GTO in the Fall of '63! GTO: Grand Turismo Omologato: a European Racing Class! Have owned over 80 vehicles and IMO the '63 Tempest 421, though only 6 were built was truly the very first "Muscle Car"! LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only six were built?...Wow...that 421 was the max size V8 in the full-size cars, and moved those big beasts very well...I cannot even imagine how a 421 would have propelled a Tempest in 1963!
I’m so glad you have done this review on a Pontiac GTO. One of my all time favourite muscles along with the T/A and Chevelle. One beautiful GTO and a great survivor.
I prefer the look and the structural rigidity of the hardtop versions of those cars. Too much cowl shake for my taste. The post cars being my favorite but hard to find these days. Still a very nice '66 GTO.
Just saw this video! Another masterpiece on another great classic car think 1966 was the year that General Motors cars were at their very best. The GoPro footage is new. It is something you will get used to. He will get better as it as you have done with this series. It's a mad day here in Victorville Sunny with clouds
Thank you Bill, awesome on so many levels. Many thanks also to the owner for making this video happen. Great to you ventured out into the unknown with new recording gear. Possibly takes some getting used to the ins and outs. But cool you give the new setup a try nonetheless. Anyhow, thank you very much for the latest videos, very special treats. Like added to the count and from The Old Continent, cheers 😊✌
Excellent video Bill! A truly beautiful piece. Thanks! BTW: how you contort yourself to shift with your left hand is giving me the willies. Cease et desist!
Very beautiful piece of history with the tri-power 4 speed! 00:42 . . . That is interesting to see the front parking lights go out when the headlights are turned on, I thought there was something wrong with the way the headlight switch was wired on my 1967 Pontiac Parisienne convertible, because the same thing happens. Maybe GM was not wiring the front parking lights to be powered at the same time as the headlights by design?
You have a '67 Parisienne! Nice! Back in the '60's my dad had a '66 2-dr. Grande Parisienne with the 4bbl 327. Great car! Pretty much the same front as this GTO. I don't recall if his front grille lights went off when the headlights were on but they may have. Many cars of that time were like that.
@@bobjohnson1587 The 1967 Parisienne convertible I have is 283 cu.in. with 2 spd Powerglide. Not many options, but it does have power windows and power top.
Yeah, I lived in Georgia for years. Now in Idaho where people don’t know from steamy heat. The sweetest car I’ve seen in years. Good Lord! Awesome show man!
Gran Turismo Omologato(any car guy must know it!) (of an automobile) certified as conforming to the specifications, as fuel capacity and engine displacement, for a class of standard automobiles (Gran Turismo ) qualified to engage in various types of competitions. Abbreviation: GTO
I'm a baby boomer and remember a few of our Classmates in 1975 driving mid to late 60s GTOs, Mach1 Mustangs, 454 Chevelles, 383 Road Runners, ect, ect. I was lucky enough to have a part time job and drive a red on black RS 327 convertible Camaro. The Babes were super foxy and played very few head games back then and appreciated fast cars, in fact my girlfriends father owned a Dealership and she would pick me up for school with different new car every week. If you were lucky enough to grow up in that Era you were blessed.
Thank you Bill - for taking me back to my high school days when I had 1 of these. Also a 65 Catalina 2+2. I truly miss both, they were as near to the perfect cars as could be had......
Great review of a fantastic car! I think the GoPro footage came out just fine. Stick with it and before long you'll enjoy having both hands free to drive the car. And besides, these days if someone sees you driving a car like this with a GoPro strapped to your head they'll just assume you're a TH-cam star.
Thank you for showing us the tail lights and brake lights at the intro. I love lights, and the huge variety of vehicle lighting styles over the years provides a rich source of interest.
Thanks for this one Bill ! There's nothing like 1960s PONTIACS, an era that we'll never see again, I'm sorry to report. GTO was such a part of the era of the mid 1960s, very cool. Love the tripower setup ! You can't have too many PONTIAC reviews IMO, especially from this era. Keep them coming ! I was one of those that advocted a go-pro camera set up, but you might want to look at something with a different lens. The image distortion on that one was making me feel disoriented, really a bit much.
The early to mid 60s Pontiac were the coolest ,nicest looking cars all time in my book. Sleek,powerful w/ gorgeous dash, steering wheels & interiors in general. For crying out loud,they introduced 8 lug wheels on the Grand Prix.
Bill, the work you do to not only video these wonderful cars, but to also summarize historical backgrounds and collect other interesting related information for your viewers is much appreciated. Your willingness to trial wearing that GoPro on your head shows again what a good sport you are, sir. GM was right on the sweet spot with these early GTO’s. I’ve always found my favourite cars over the years were about this size. The perfect combination of comfort, convenience and performance. This is sure a pretty car, inside and out. Got a really nice sound too.
This was awesome! I love these GTOs 1966, 1967. Best styling ever of the GTO. Interior of these cars are beautiful. My next door neighbor growing up was a single mom raising 2 kids on her own, had a 1966 Pontiac LeMans. It was a iced blue color with dark blue interior and I was obsessed with her car. I got to ride in it once when she took me, her own son, another neighbor kid to school one morning. It's fun to ride in these cars. I was so jealous of Jimmy her son because he got to ride in it everyday.
My ultimate dream car! I would love to drive that 66' GTO. I had a 66' LeMans convertible that had a factory four-speed and posi, but just a 326 2bbl. motor. It was quick but nothing like that goat. The 389 was a great motor..
My friend Roger had a 1966 G.T.O. with a 389 cubit inch with a 4 barrel carb. and a 3 speed in the floor. It was a dark blue with a black vinyl top. Most I had ever seen was either a 4 speed on an automatic. I wore out a Olds 442 brand new from red light to red light 5 times. The guy driving the 442 rolls up and says "No body with a GOAT does that to me". I said "evidently you are mistaken, I did it 5 times". He wanted to fight and we pulled into Texaco gas station to discuss the matter. Just about the time we were getting out of the cars, a cop car pulled over a Malibu SS 396 and a Corvette for drag racing red light to red light. As he drove away he said "I'll remember you". I hollered back "I bet you will after what I did". Good times.
My absolute favorite muscle car, doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for showing her off. I like the gopro mounted in the center best for the angle.
Beautiful, I spent a lot of time in my buddies fathers (original owner) similar optioned GTO conv, only 4 BBL 4 spd but with Hurst wheels. Every time we encouraged him as little punks to pour the coals to it the AC belt would blow off. He traded it in for a 1970 Buick GS, after agreed price we removed the Hurst wheels for steelies with hubs and a battery that only would run after a push start! Don't forget emission controls. Good to have you back.
A couple people might laugh at the GoPro, but TENS of thousands more will get to enjoy the video its capturing! Who cares what they think, Bill. I loved this video and the new driving experience, personally.
Hey Bill, your initial assumption for the "GTO" letters for guys on the street in the mid-sixtirs was Gas - Tires - Oil so you were spot-on fella'. - BTW - Even though you never respond to any inquiries from your legion of fans the crew over here insisted I ask. Do you digitally cloud over your profile behind the windshield when you perform your patented headlight illumination drill ?!? The entire INCOGNITO approach to your content is extremely curious. Many Thanks Yo ! 🤜💥🤛. 💯
You are absolutely right about America being so optimistic and happy. It must have started in the early 1900’s when technology took off and continued through the roaring 20’s. Then thirties were bad and the 40’s was WWII. But the optimism was back in the 1950’s and the cars were so colourful and the styles were crazy with styling cues from aeronautics and the optimism carried all the way through the 60’s. I listen to the old radio programs from the 50’s on Sirius Radio because I feel you can hear the optimism and certainty in their accents. By accents, I mean a quality in their voices that makes them sound very different than today.
Great year !!! The year I was born 😎🍺 My dad had a ‘67 and then a ‘69 convertible. I used to stand up in the front seat going down the road in the early seventies. I can’t believe I still remember that and how cool that was 😂
This video is definitely in the top 10 of Bill’s videos. The car is the embodiment of what a muscle car was. It was done on the cheap and the down low by John Delorean, who was an arrogant bastard, egomaniac and a genius simultaneously. Thanks for the “door sill” acknowledgment Bill! Brain farts happen to us all as we get older. I’ve got 10 years on you and I have them on occasion as well. As to the three camera setup. I think if you can setup the Go-Pro so that it isn’t quite so wide angle it would have been better. Watching you having to fix the camera in the console, hold another and shift this beast was testament to your manual dexterity to say the least. Thanks for making my evening and I’m half scared shitless and half looking forward to the Renault video.
"Three DEUCES and a 4 speed and a 389..." Doesn't get much better than that! Very nice example Bill. Was hoping for a highway run up to 100, but left disappointed when it didn't happen. Owner might have to come along next time to assist on proper road test/filming. This one was a little scary. Just saying.
the 'Goat' is for....Greatest of All Time. Gran Tourismo Omoligoto...the standardbearer...godfather of youth oriented engineering, styling and marketing & product package that actually lit the fire on Muscle Car era. Large displacement mill in a intermediate car formula...with performance and image. Honestly the first homoligated (purposed for production numbers) big displacemt in intermediate car. Other makes/models were essentially low production race cars.
Bill, this has to be the holy grail of all muscle cars! Tri power, 4 speed, convertible. As good as it gets, the ultimate trifecta!
Convertibles are rubbish and are only rare because only an idiot would buy a convertible muscle car.
Got to agree with you there. Just stunning and as a Brit these cars were just so stylish you couldn’t help but lust after them.
With AC!
Prefer the hard top myself but YES,, early GTO's were the elite muscle car. I like the '65 the best of them all because I'm not a fan of curvy bodys but the '66 IS cool!
Pure perfection. I can't believe the perfection of that car. OMG 3 deuces and a 4 speed and a 389!
The true and the first muscle convertible car. A history on the road, and still a masterpiece!
So true Edwart!
Not to mention a rolling piece of art. A real time capsule.
Style wise I like the earliest models, of course by 70 they reached their peak hp w/ all the ram air 4 versions.
Edwart (headwart?)....
Your English is beautiful
@@user-gh5zx2rj1g thanks, it's my 4th language. Grinding Japanese right now.
This is American engineering at its absolute peak 🇺🇸
No. They did wonders with what they had to work with, but modern cars are much better. Engineers did that, and a good number were Americans. Tires, alone... Fuel injection is stock... Metallurgy...
That’s a bit sad....
Beautiful car none the less...
True, w/ those tires & transmission they only achieved about 5.7 0-60 times. My Cadillac SUV runs close to that.
I agree on the styling of the body mostly. Chrome is a very good thing!
replace 'engineering' with 'freedom'
The 66 GOAT in triple black and my 69 in Mayfair Maize w/black int (avatar) w/hidden headlights were my two favorites of all time. Let's not dilly-dally here Bill - the GTO WAS the first muscle car and will never come back because Pontiac is gone. Such a tremendous loss. My best buddy has a scar in between his eyes from a cassette tape hurtling off the dashboard of my 69 during an especially torquey launch. Good times.
Instant classic! The best 60's Pontiac coupled with Bill's first, hillarious GoPro adventure.
Bill, you have a lot more Pontiac fans than you may realize! Peace and thanks for all you do
Front disc brakes became an option beginning in 1967, also was the first year for dual chamber master cylinder. This 66 has been upgraded, smart for safety reasons.
When I get my gto, yep, disc brakes, 3 point seatbelts. Lovely cars but compared to modern vehicles, mmm death traps. Not worried so much about my driving, but lots of drunken coked up lunatics out there😊. This car would be my dream. Tho being in Minnesota, a hardtop would be warmer in spring and fall. Of course garaged in the winter. My uncle Jim had a red 66 convertible. I was born in 69, I barely remember it. He kept it til the second gas shock, Told me it was thirstier then a sailor on shore leave, claimed 5-10 mpg.😂😂. He still regrets selling it tho. Said it was by far the scariest, most dangerous, funnest car he ever owned.
In 1967, some safety upgrades showed up with GM cars...collapsible steering components, seat belts, some cars got front disc brakes standard. 1968 saw even more improvements.@@theboyisnotright6312
Hi, Bill! I'm a huge fan.
GTO stands for Gran Turismo Omologato in Italian (Grand Touring Homologated, in English).
You scared your friend Mark when you were shifting it with your left hand. I know you were holding it straight with your knee, but still, that's a precious car.
No harm done. Thanks for this amazing blast from the past! That GTO is pure rolling art.
I thought the idea behind the Go pro, was to free up his hands, so he wouldn't need to shift with his left hand? He defeated the purpose by having a camera in his right hand. I guess, Bill wants to make sure the Go Pros work okay, before he stops using his handheld...
Yeah that left hand shifting made me cringe... he's an old man, why does he care so much what people think? ("oh God they're looking at me with the gopro on my head they must think I'm a douchebag")
@@lptomtom Considering the cars he shows us, I think people would be staring anyway. Having a gopro on your head to record the experience would be understandable.
What a phenomenal car Bill! This came from a great era as you rightly say, when optimism abounded and everything seemed possible. What a great time to have been alive.
Our American Fantasy --that Bill touched upon--was so reflective of the cars, and the lifestyle of that era...Being a Boomer, I can tell you it was a good time to feel good about the USA. Harsh reality eventually took us down another road. This GTO is likely the best representative of that special time in cultural history. Great review Bill!...and rest assured, people staring at you were envious!
On my time on the planet that is arguably the most beautiful rear end I've taken in. The hands off the wheel shifting is something else, you've got Gilles Villeneuve beat, sir! Best
Paying homage to one of the F1 greats, I'm team Ayrton Senna but Gilles was one of the greats for sure.
Is the camera under same legislation as cell phones?
Those Holden GTO's were really nice cars. Rock solid at 100 mph. I was very impressed with the handling and performance. Quick story, I was driving from Detroit to Toronto in a red 6 speed car (I work for a car dealer) and when stopped at a traffic light still in Detroit another exact color GTO (identical car) pulled up beside me. We looked at eachother with huge smiles and a wave but being wise we left the intersection without smoking the tires. Just drove away with a wave. Sorry for that boring ending but it was not my car to beat on.
The VE Holden Commodore platform was entirely engineered by Holden and was so good that GM wanted to use it for future GM models but eventually only used it for the 5th generation Camaro.
Nice cars but nothing too special looks wise. Almost a "Sleeper" vibe.
@@petesmitt I brought an Orange on Black 6 speed Camaro SS brand new with the plastic on the carpets and seats back over one day. That was before they were available in Canada so I had the only one. Got a lot of positive reactions and yes that was also not my car but wow what a ride. The Holden Camaros are way better than the newer ones IMO.
I really wanted to like those, but they were so tiny inside somehow. I'm 6'1" and generally have no trouble sitting in cars even with sunroofs, but I tried sitting in a new GTO when they came out and my head was firmly pressing into the ceiling cloth even with the seat lowered all the way. I was very disappointed.
That's exactly the car to beat on! lol
My favorite year GTO! 😎👍
Another great American automotive car review by Mr Bill himself! Imo, there's not one 60s GM model that was hideous or unattractive in any way whatsoever and this Pontiac is just one example of the beauties that GM produced during that decade!
I agree except in my opinion this and the 1967 GTO were the most beautiful of them all
28:08 single greatest quote …for us over 50’s….of all time.
just use the head mount and shift with your right hand. You scare hell out of me every time you shift...beautiful car
Woah, Bill! This one's an adrenaline-pumper. The '66 GTO was the best-looking year ever. It has the best-looking tail lights. The problem with the '66 was that the tail light panel was prone to rusting, but what an awesome machine!
Thanks Bill…saw this post earlier today and relished the thought of watching this evening. What a car…you’re absolutely right - triple black convertible tri-power 4-spd with A/C is holy grail material. IMHO 66 is the most beautiful year for the GTO…stacked head lamps, coke-bottle design, bow tie rear fascia with louvered tail lights. 66-67 is without question the zenith of GM engineering, styling and build quality across every division. Thanks for all you do!
The camera view in 41:09 is excellent, you don't need something more.
I agree....free up your hands for shifting, Bill, so we can get some smoky burnouts going
Everything, including the cars, was more fun back in the day. I grew up in the 70’s, and I’m damn glad that I did.
Thanks Bill for taking us for a ride !! Yes it's a cold shitty day in Ohio but hey thanks for warming up my soul !!!
Thanks Bill, this Pontiac GTO was truly amazing, and the styling is just timeless.
Wow, I really loved this car !
Back with a vengeance! Hell Yeah! Love them mid 60's machines.
1966 and 67 are my favorite years for the Goat. 66 had the 389 in 67 the engine was enlarged to 400 cubic inches also a three speed automatic was available for the first time as a option over the two speed auto. Still the 4 speed is probably the most fun.
How's it going Bill, another week has flown by
65 and 66 were fantastic years for the Pontiac GTO and Olds 442's
My parents had one of these in hardtop flavor, when I was a kid. Unfortunately, it got stolen in '75.
Come for the weather report, stay for the cars!! Love this channel.😊
So true!
That down the center of the car GoPro shot was gnarly.
I enjoy how Bill wears the GoPro like a pet that's been forced into wearing the cone of shame.
I think the whole point of the go-pro suggestion is so that you would have both hands free to operate the car. I'd be damn nervous too, knowing my irreplaceable car was careening about with a one-armed whiskey-laden pilot... 🤔 I do really enjoy Bill's videos but I'm holding my breath during some of the driving parts.
What a stunning car Bill
Billy! I had a 66 just like that! I put a 454 Hemi Boss in it, nobody came close! I had a dana 9 in rear and a Holley tranny in it. I also put four three-barrel Isky carbs on the beast,not to mention an Edelbrock cam. What a beast!!!
Thanks Bill for showing this great, coolest of them all cars. And many thanks to Mark for sharing this beauty with us.
Bill love the review on the good and also the 71 grand prix.i think u r a real funny guy get up the good work...
1st! What a great way to kick off the weekend; A video on a GOAT, by the G.O.A.T! And it's a proper 42 minute sucker. Nice!
That tri power sounds awesome at high revs!
I learned to drive on our 1966 GTO, equipped much like this car: 389 with 3-2 barrels, 4-speed with a Hurst shifter from the factory, factory A/C which limited us to a 3.55 rear gear (no 3.73 or 4.10 with air), and positraction. Burgundy coupe with white seats. I was blessed to have the Goat as my daily driver as a teenager.
Thanks Mark for the loaning your GTO. Great ride Bill. Never mind the gawkers, they just wish they drive that black stallion.
What a beast Bill , loved it , wish it was mine from Melbourne Austraia 🦘
Thank you Bill for another fantastic video! Woke up today feeling a little down and pessimistic about the world at present and life in general, however as soon as just I saw your new video pop up in my youtube feed I have instantly become as chipper as a bunch of Canadians in the back seat of a '71 Fleetwood. At least now I can settle down for the next 42 minutes and 28 seconds basking in GTO glory and forget all the troubles of the world for a while!
I met you when I stopped by in that car with Mark! Excellent video!
What a gorgeous and thrilling car. My God, just stunning and historic. And Bill's hilarious camera work 😅is like the cherry on top of a very authentic all-American apple pie. ⚾
Greetings Bill, this 66 GTO is spectacular!!! It's my favorite year Pontiac!! A good friend of mine bought a new GTO in 64 she kept it for 20 years. My aunt had a 65 Grand Prix with tri power, she drove with a lead foot too!!! So yes, I love Pontiacs of the sixties!! It's always fun when you peel out in Peter's driveway!! The go pro offers an interesting perspective!!! Thanks for sharing this exciting convertible!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! 👍👍🙂
Not much cooler than a Pontiac tri power with 8 lug wheels.
@@nucleargrizzly1776 the 8 lug wheels are really cool 😎
Yes, the '60's Pontiacs were great cars. My dad had two; a '63 4-door Laurentian and a '66 2-door Grande Parisienne. Both were great cars!
This by far the best car in your videos in my time watching. GTO is one hell of a muscle car and this is my favorite!!! Good job Bill 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stop worrying about what people think, a camera strapped to the head is very comon these days - makes life alot easier for you, leaving you hands free the do what ever. Great content Bill 👍
Of course he's going to be concerned about the quality of the video.
Handheld cam is way better
@@MrCarGuy Better for the walk-around, but not for driving.
Wow! Thanks for the memories, and especially to Mark for allowing you to review this gem and for his stewardship as well. Love those great old songs, Little GTO and ''409 '' as in she's real fine my 409 (Chevy). What a great time to be a teenager in the 60's (until the whole VietNam situation, of course, messed with it to say the least.) But carwise, best time ever. One didn't need a concert or destination. Just go out and ''bomb around.'' Please Bill, figure out a way to drive and shift properly with your right hand, like God made it to be. Too bad Fla doesn't have some nice, curvy traffic-light-free roads to get the full driving experience. I just found your channel the other day, with the 71 Grand Prix 4 speed. Really enjoy your reviews and sense of humor. Good going. Pontiac, ''Home of the Hot Chiefs!''
First car I owned was a 67 GTO in 1979. Back in HS I thought it was the coolest muscle car to own. Always wanted a 66/67 Convertible. Just a bit too pricey now. Great throwback Bill!! Love the vid!!
As a "Carnut" since '51, I learned what GTO stood for while walking past my Biology Teacher's '64 GTO in the Fall of '63! GTO: Grand Turismo Omologato: a European Racing Class! Have owned over 80 vehicles and IMO the '63 Tempest 421, though only 6 were built was truly the very first "Muscle Car"! LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only six were built?...Wow...that 421 was the max size V8 in the full-size cars, and moved those big beasts very well...I cannot even imagine how a 421 would have propelled a Tempest in 1963!
Uncle Billy!!!!! Have a great weekend sir! Thanks for making my Friday bud 🙏🙏🙏
I’m so glad you have done this review on a Pontiac GTO. One of my all time favourite muscles along with the T/A and Chevelle. One beautiful GTO and a great survivor.
I prefer the look and the structural rigidity of the hardtop versions of those cars. Too much cowl shake for my taste. The post cars being my favorite but hard to find these days. Still a very nice '66 GTO.
It sounds like a radial engine from a WWII fighter! Thanks for the review, as always very entertaining and informative.
Just saw this video! Another masterpiece on another great classic car think 1966 was the year that General Motors cars were at their very best. The GoPro footage is new. It is something you will get used to. He will get better as it as you have done with this series. It's a mad day here in Victorville Sunny with clouds
Thank you Bill, awesome on so many levels. Many thanks also to the owner for making this video happen. Great to you ventured out into the unknown with new recording gear.
Possibly takes some getting used to the ins and outs. But cool you give the new setup a try nonetheless. Anyhow, thank you very much for the latest videos, very special treats.
Like added to the count and from The Old Continent, cheers 😊✌
And thank you to this Mark gentleman for loaning his car for this. What a treat for us viewers. Just perfection
Excellent video Bill! A truly beautiful piece. Thanks! BTW: how you contort yourself to shift with your left hand is giving me the willies. Cease et desist!
Very beautiful piece of history with the tri-power 4 speed!
00:42 . . . That is interesting to see the front parking lights go out when the headlights are turned on, I thought there was something wrong with the way the headlight switch was wired on my 1967 Pontiac Parisienne convertible, because the same thing happens. Maybe GM was not wiring the front parking lights to be powered at the same time as the headlights by design?
You have a '67 Parisienne! Nice! Back in the '60's my dad had a '66 2-dr. Grande Parisienne with the 4bbl 327. Great car! Pretty much the same front as this GTO. I don't recall if his front grille lights went off when the headlights were on but they may have. Many cars of that time were like that.
@@bobjohnson1587 The 1967 Parisienne convertible I have is 283 cu.in. with 2 spd Powerglide. Not many options, but it does have power windows and power top.
Ha! Self conscious about the go pro on the head, and starting out with a holy grail GTO convertible! Way to go big, Bill!
Mother of all that is holy! What a tremendously beautiful machine
Yeah, I lived in Georgia for years. Now in Idaho where people don’t know from steamy heat. The sweetest car I’ve seen in years. Good Lord! Awesome show man!
I love this car. But, you know, when I look at those headlamps and the front bumper, I see a '67 Ford Galaxie.
Gran Turismo Omologato(any car guy must know it!)
(of an automobile) certified as conforming to the specifications, as fuel capacity and engine displacement, for a class of standard automobiles (Gran Turismo ) qualified to engage in various types of competitions. Abbreviation: GTO
I'm a baby boomer and remember a few of our Classmates in 1975 driving mid to late 60s GTOs, Mach1 Mustangs, 454 Chevelles, 383 Road Runners, ect, ect. I was lucky enough to have a part time job and drive a red on black RS 327 convertible Camaro. The Babes were super foxy and played very few head games back then and appreciated fast cars, in fact my girlfriends father owned a Dealership and she would pick me up for school with different new car every week. If you were lucky enough to grow up in that Era you were blessed.
Thank u Mark. Thank you Bill. Great car, great video
Thank you Bill - for taking me back to my high school days when I had 1 of these. Also a 65 Catalina 2+2. I truly miss both, they were as near to the perfect cars as could be had......
That's not a car, it's a dream. That idle struck fire to my soul!
Great review of a fantastic car! I think the GoPro footage came out just fine. Stick with it and before long you'll enjoy having both hands free to drive the car. And besides, these days if someone sees you driving a car like this with a GoPro strapped to your head they'll just assume you're a TH-cam star.
Good evening Bill from Ron in a cold wet Manchester England
Thank you for showing us the tail lights and brake lights at the intro.
I love lights, and the huge variety of vehicle lighting styles over the years provides a rich source of interest.
Thanks for this one Bill ! There's nothing like 1960s PONTIACS, an era that we'll never see again, I'm sorry to report. GTO was such a part of the era of the mid 1960s, very cool. Love the tripower setup ! You can't have too many PONTIAC reviews IMO, especially from this era. Keep them coming !
I was one of those that advocted a go-pro camera set up, but you might want to look at something with a different lens. The image distortion on that one was making me feel disoriented, really a bit much.
The early to mid 60s Pontiac were the coolest ,nicest looking cars all time in my book. Sleek,powerful w/ gorgeous dash, steering wheels & interiors in general. For crying out loud,they introduced 8 lug wheels on the Grand Prix.
Advocated. 😀
@@bobjohnson1587 Typos happen.. even to the NY Times.
Bill, the work you do to not only video these wonderful cars, but to also summarize historical backgrounds and collect other interesting related information for your viewers is much appreciated. Your willingness to trial wearing that GoPro on your head shows again what a good sport you are, sir.
GM was right on the sweet spot with these early GTO’s. I’ve always found my favourite cars over the years were about this size. The perfect combination of comfort, convenience and performance. This is sure a pretty car, inside and out. Got a really nice sound too.
This was awesome! I love these GTOs 1966, 1967. Best styling ever of the GTO. Interior of these cars are beautiful. My next door neighbor growing up was a single mom raising 2 kids on her own, had a 1966 Pontiac LeMans. It was a iced blue color with dark blue interior and I was obsessed with her car. I got to ride in it once when she took me, her own son, another neighbor kid to school one morning. It's fun to ride in these cars. I was so jealous of Jimmy her son because he got to ride in it everyday.
Bill looks tiny sitting behind the wheel of the beast.
Yes absolutely.
@@samiam5557 He is tiny
My ultimate dream car! I would love to drive that 66' GTO. I had a 66' LeMans convertible that had a factory four-speed and posi, but just a 326 2bbl. motor. It was quick but nothing like that goat. The 389 was a great motor..
one of my alltime favourites----thank you Bill.
My friend Roger had a 1966 G.T.O. with a 389 cubit inch with a 4 barrel carb. and a 3 speed in the floor. It was a dark blue with a black vinyl top. Most I had ever seen was either a 4 speed on an automatic. I wore out a Olds 442 brand new from red light to red light 5 times. The guy driving the 442 rolls up and says "No body with a GOAT does that to me". I said "evidently you are mistaken, I did it 5 times". He wanted to fight and we pulled into Texaco gas station to discuss the matter. Just about the time we were getting out of the cars, a cop car pulled over a Malibu SS 396 and a Corvette for drag racing red light to red light. As he drove away he said "I'll remember you". I hollered back "I bet you will after what I did". Good times.
My absolute favorite muscle car, doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for showing her off. I like the gopro mounted in the center best for the angle.
Beautiful, I spent a lot of time in my buddies fathers (original owner) similar optioned GTO conv, only 4 BBL 4 spd but with Hurst wheels. Every time we encouraged him as little punks to pour the coals to it the AC belt would blow off. He traded it in for a 1970 Buick GS, after agreed price we removed the Hurst wheels for steelies with hubs and a battery that only would run after a push start! Don't forget emission controls. Good to have you back.
Why he went on to build his time machine...classic Bill
With that exhaust note who needs a radio.
We are endeared to you, Bill
For the tid bits and sidebar.
Always a joy.
Love the sound of this exhaust. F@&$ all those EV’s 😂. Love your reviews
A couple people might laugh at the GoPro, but TENS of thousands more will get to enjoy the video its capturing! Who cares what they think, Bill. I loved this video and the new driving experience, personally.
Hey Bill, your initial assumption for the "GTO" letters for guys on the street in the mid-sixtirs was Gas - Tires - Oil so you were spot-on fella'. - BTW - Even though you never respond to any inquiries from your legion of fans the crew over here insisted I ask. Do you digitally cloud over your profile behind the windshield when you perform your patented headlight illumination drill ?!? The entire INCOGNITO approach to your content is extremely curious. Many Thanks Yo ! 🤜💥🤛. 💯
WOW, just freaking wow! It's got it all!
Thanks Bill . I have no idea about a lot of the US cars but love to learn
Love the Chipper Canadians in the back! Like a secret code for your loyal followers 🤣🤣🤣
You are absolutely right about America being so optimistic and happy. It must have started in the early 1900’s when technology took off and continued through the roaring 20’s. Then thirties were bad and the 40’s was WWII. But the optimism was back in the 1950’s and the cars were so colourful and the styles were crazy with styling cues from aeronautics and the optimism carried all the way through the 60’s. I listen to the old radio programs from the 50’s on Sirius Radio because I feel you can hear the optimism and certainty in their accents. By accents, I mean a quality in their voices that makes them sound very different than today.
Great year !!! The year I was born 😎🍺 My dad had a ‘67 and then a ‘69 convertible. I used to stand up in the front seat going down the road in the early seventies. I can’t believe I still remember that and how cool that was 😂
Best and most humorous videos on TH-cam 👍🏻
This video is definitely in the top 10 of Bill’s videos. The car is the embodiment of what a muscle car was. It was done on the cheap and the down low by John Delorean, who was an arrogant bastard, egomaniac and a genius simultaneously. Thanks for the “door sill” acknowledgment Bill! Brain farts happen to us all as we get older. I’ve got 10 years on you and I have them on occasion as well. As to the three camera setup. I think if you can setup the Go-Pro so that it isn’t quite so wide angle it would have been better. Watching you having to fix the camera in the console, hold another and shift this beast was testament to your manual dexterity to say the least. Thanks for making my evening and I’m half scared shitless and half looking forward to the Renault video.
"Three DEUCES and a 4 speed and a 389..." Doesn't get much better than that! Very nice example Bill. Was hoping for a highway run up to 100, but left disappointed when it didn't happen. Owner might have to come along next time to assist on proper road test/filming. This one was a little scary. Just saying.
"Whoa, whoa! Little GTO!"
Great GTO
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GOAT...... Nickname for the GTO started on the assembly line
Absolute perfection GOOD SHOW
Now that’s perfection! Thanks Bill.
There is nothing in terms of cars that is more beautiful than this 67 gto awesome
Absolutely gorgeous GTO. Love love this episode and this beauty. Thank you, Bill, for your hard work.
the 'Goat' is for....Greatest of All Time. Gran Tourismo Omoligoto...the standardbearer...godfather of youth oriented engineering, styling and marketing & product package that actually lit the fire on Muscle Car era. Large displacement mill in a intermediate car formula...with performance and image. Honestly the first homoligated (purposed for production numbers) big displacemt in intermediate car. Other makes/models were essentially low production race cars.
_"Little center console. That's where he keeps his registration. That's where I would keep a 357."_
LOL Bill.
Count me in as a Pontiac fan. I have owned a few of them over my lifetime. As far as I am concerned, 1972 was the last year for the real GTO.