The 1966 Pontiac GTO.... A Story......

[Adam]

We have had a great relationship with the guys at RM Auctions America for a while now, and when they asked us to do the detailing at their Carlisle, PA event in October, we agreed with gusto!

While I was there, looking around the cars on the display, one in particular caught my eye...a red '66 GTO Convertible. I've been watching them on Ebay, and in the Sports Car Market Magazine for years, and the prices have been lofty.

Well, this particular car was restored in 2004, and since, had been driven under 1,000 miles. The beautiful car had a 4-speed, and 3X2bbl (Tri-Power) carbs. Top was perfect, interior was clean, and I walked around the car a few thousand times....

Well, a few great friends, and good customers, Bill and John from New Hampshire were at the show, and agreed to join me at the auction on Friday evening. Each had a favorite car, Bill liked a late model Pontiac G8, and John had his eye on a nice 64 Buick..... (Last photo is of them checking out the G8...these guys had me laughing all night!)

I, however, couldn't stop thinking about the GOAT.... When it went across the stage, it was a no-sale, and didn't meet the reserve. The paint looked terrible in the lights, like someone used a Scotch-Brite pad on the entire passenger side. Couldn't see that under the tent, and I walked up to the car, rubbed my fingers on it to feel how deep the scratches were. Nothing serious.

We were having a blast, even though the rain was coming down like crazy, and the seats were about 20% filled. Hardly anything was selling actually, as the weather was terrible, and the roads were awful.....

Right after the car left the stage, I went to talk to our friends at RM...Ken Wallace and Ed Cepuran. I said something to the effect of, "Guys, if I was offer a conservative number of X for the car, could you make it happen? They were happy to drop the commissions, and get us the car!

Whoooaaaa, the feeling of signing the paperwork gave me the chills! So, we bought a '1966 GTO, now what? Well, we were off to visit my wife's family for 10 days after the show, and I wouldn't be able to scratch up the $$ until I returned, and they said that was not a problem. (They are truly awesome to work with.)

So.....this story will be delivered in a few segments, as Melissa is nearly asleep here next to me in bed, annoyed with my typing....anyway, stay tuned for more, and these are the photos I took with the phone the night we bought the car:

[crowvet]

AWESOME Adam, I had a 67.......... Very fun and great looking cars. Can't wait to see it after correction.

[zxgto06]

what a cool car!

[Tim]

Congratulations! Beautiful car.

[BRZN]

Congratulations on what looks like a great condition car. I love the body lines of the 66 and 67 Goats.

[paoutdoorsman]

Congrats Adam!

[chas]

Congrats Adam! A purchase well deserved!

[JerseyGator]

That car is beautiful. Congrats!

[egott_91]

Congrats! Can't wait to see it shining with Adam's products!

[2010TexasEdition]

thats one nice boat... i mean goat