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1966 Pontiac GTO
1966 Pontiac GTO
Oct 31, 2024
Description

  This custom Electro-Mod 1966 Pontiac GTO AE250e convertible is

  powered by a Tesla 50 KWHR motor secured by the original engine and

  transmission mounts. The frame was reinforced, and the original

  chassis was modified to accommodate a Tesla Model 3 Performance

  rear subframe, including a 350hp electric motor and 5-link

  independent suspension fitted with Tesla high-performance disc

  brakes and four adjustable QA1 shock absorbers. Wilwood 4-piston

  brakes were installed up front and Tesla's single-piston disc

  brakes were kept in the back. It also contains the electronic

  components for recharging and managing the battery and motor. Other

  components include a Dodge electric power steering pump supplying

  power to the original steering box and to a GM hydro-boost system

  paired with a Wilwood master cylinder. Top-quality parts from

  Dynacorn and Golden Leaf were used to replace 75% of the sheet

  metal. The quarter-panels, wings, doors, hood, firewall and floor

  are all new. Next, the shipping primer stripped off and two coats

  of RM epoxy primer were applied. After making a few minor

  corrections to the polyester, three coats of RM urethane primer

  were applied, as well as two coats of RM water-based topcoat in

  Porsche Carbon Steel Gray Metallic (A9W) and three coats of RMC2000

  clearcoat. The frame has the same paint finish as the body. All the

  GTO's chrome components are original, but the bumpers and some

  other parts have been professionally chromed. The stainless-steel

  trim was carefully removed and polished to a mirror finish. New

  windows were added with a gray tint to match the body color. The

  lighting was converted to LED, including ORACLE sealed-beam

  headlamps with halo lights and taillight sequencers. The GTO AE250e

  convertible has a superior-quality black canvas top fitted with

  real, professionally installed glass. To complete the look,

  magnificent 18-inch American Racing Rally-style wheels are wrapped

  in Diamond Back EVO tires, which were chosen by Carl Andre Giroux,

  the designer behind this GTO. The Portala Red interior was fully

  restored, and the benches are covered with top-of-the-line fabric.

  The original console was modified so the shifter could be replaced

  with a digital tablet used for gear changes. There are another two

  digital tablets creating a cluster on the dashboard, allowing

  access to the vehicle settings. A 400-volt GM water heater provides

  warm air for the cab, while a Tesla air-conditioning compressor

  simultaneously cools the battery, engine and cab as needed. The

  entire electrical wiring system was custom-designed by

  world-renowned INGENEXT and manufactured by their team. To get the

  highest quality sound, Fortin Audio in Montreal selected a BLAM

  Audio system controlled by a vintage RetroSound radio and Helix

  amplifiers. The trunk was completely redesigned to accommodate part

  of the sound system and to match the car's red interior. **TITLE IN

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