55,470
Original 389 v8
Turbo 400 Automatic
266576C100073
Blue
Available for viewing by appointment only.
If you’ve been looking for a full-size 1960s Pontiac with presence, comfort, and the right kind of personality, this 1966 Grand Prix deserves a close look. It is not being presented as a concours restoration or a museum piece. It is being offered as something many buyers actually want: a handsome, rust-free, automatic-transmission cruiser with big Pontiac style, a freshened interior, major under-hood investment, air conditioning, and the rare 8-lug wheel and finned drum setup that Pontiac people immediately notice.
This Grand Prix is believed to be a Minnesota car. The current owner purchased it from a private seller in Excelsior, MN in 2003, drove it during the summer of that year, and then placed it into professional storage until 2023. After two decades off the road, the car was brought back with significant work performed by Theis Repair in Carver, MN, a respected local classic vehicle restoration shop.
The result is a car with the right feel for someone who wants to drive and enjoy a distinctive personal-luxury Pontiac: long hood, formal roofline, comfortable interior, big-cube V8, automatic transmission, air conditioning, and a confident road presence that feels very different from the more common Mustang/Camaro/Chevelle crowd.
No trades. Serious buyers only, open to offers.
Ownership & History:
Believed to be a Minnesota car.
Purchased by the current owner in 2003 from a private seller in Excelsior, MN.
Driven during the summer of 2003, then professionally stored until 2023.
Recently restored/refreshed by Theis Repair in Carver, MN.
Current owner reports the 389 engine is believed to be original to the car.
Odometer reads 55,470 miles, believed original.
Engine is reported to have fewer than 500 miles since rebuild.
Clean Minnesota title in hand.
Full-size 1960s Pontiac personal-luxury coupe with uncommon style and presence.
Believed-original 389ci Pontiac V8 with Turbo 400 automatic transmission.
55,470 indicated miles, believed original.
Major recent interior restoration with new carpet, headliner, insulation, and rebuilt cabin materials.
Significant under-hood refresh with modern ignition, carburetion, cooling, starting, charging, brake, and A/C components.
Desirable Pontiac 8-lug wheels with large finned aluminum brake drums.
New tires and recent alignment.
Paint presents very well and is believed to have been refinished in the late 1990s or early 2000s.
This 1966 Grand Prix is for someone who wants a real cruiser: big Pontiac V8, automatic transmission, long-hood style, refreshed interior, air conditioning, distinctive 8-lug wheels, and a story that makes sense. It is not trying to be the cheapest Grand Prix on the market, and it is not being dressed up as a perfect show car. Its appeal is more honest than that.
Important Info
🪙 Payment Terms Payment:
Cash at transfer in a secure location, or verified cashier’s check / instant bank wire before title hand-off.
After being purchased in 2003 and enjoyed briefly that summer, the car was professionally stored for roughly 20 years. When it came out of storage, the current owner invested heavily in the areas that matter most for a car intended to be driven and enjoyed.
Major restoration and refurbishment work was performed by Theis Repair in Carver, MN. The result is a big classic Pontiac with substantial recent work, a renewed cabin, meaningful under-hood upgrades, air conditioning, new tires, and road manners that support confident cruising.
The interior was substantially restored and rebuilt as part of the recent work. The interior alone represents at least $10,000 in materials, and this was not just a “seat covers and carpet” refresh.
The interior presents as one of the strongest parts of the car. It has the feeling of a cabin that has been brought back rather than simply cleaned up for sale. The inner b-pillar material is not evenly adhered, which may be something you choose to leave as-is or switch out later.
Mechanically, this Pontiac has received the kind of updates that support confident cruising. The owner estimates more than $6,000 in parts under the hood alone, plus labor.
The owner reports that the car runs well even in 95+-degree ambient temperatures, which is an important point for a big cruiser with air conditioning and a large Pontiac V8.
One of the best details on this car is the Pontiac 8-lug wheel setup. For the right buyer, this is not just a cosmetic detail. It is part of what makes a full-size Pontiac from this era feel special.
These 8-lug wheels and big finned drums give the car a distinctive Pontiac look, and they help separate it from more common mid-1960s classics. If you know these cars, you know the 8-lug setup is part of the appeal. If you are new to big Pontiacs, it is one of the details that makes this Grand Prix worth understanding.
The paint is not original. In the door jambs, two slightly different colors of blue are visible from the areas that were not reached during the repaint. The current paint is believed to date from the late 1990s or early 2000s, and it presents very well today.
The body is described as rust-free, though there is some surface rust on the undercarriage.
There are a few surface scratches and small dings, but they appear serviceable for the right owner with appropriate tools, touch-up paint, and detail work. This is a strong driver-quality presentation rather than a car being represented as perfect.
For most buyers, the car will show very well as-is. A perfectionist may choose to address a few small cosmetic items over time.
Rear window lower corner trim installed.
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Known Quirks
612.213.8120 (Earl)
Showings are in Jordan, MN
at Ridges At Sand Creek
21775 Ridges Dr, Jordan, MN 55352
By Appointment Only
