Restoration Pontiac GTO 1966 - Abandoned Model Car

The 1964 redevelopment of the GTO’s design signified an advancement for the model. This improved bodywork was lower, wider, and shorter, with a more aerodynamic, steeply raked windshield, larger tires, wider track, and the engine sitting lower - all with the aim of improving handling and balance. The upgrade was considered so desirable that three additional cars originally built with Series I coachwork were upgraded to this new design, two of which featured an extended roofline in the style of t