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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