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Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

The summer of 1999 I found myself without a nice local show and cruise night driver that I didn't have to worry about. Coincidently, I received a call from a friend in Virginia that had a client that wanted to sell a "old car". A quick call to the friend found the car to be a 66 GTO that he had purchased at an auction in Oklahoma several years prior. He had lost interest in cars and wanted to sell it. We discussed the car, price etc. and he sent the standard pictures.
Armed with the VIN I contact PHH and verified that it was in fact a 66 Goat. We agreed on a price subject to inspection and I made plans to drive through Virginia at the conclusion of an upcoming vacation.
The car was a pleasant surprise when I saw it (it was beautiful and in great condition) and after a test drive the deal was made. The sellers first question was when would I have it picked up. I handed him the certified check and said I was driving it 380 miles home to Ohio. He stuttered a little and said he couldn't guarantee that it would make it. I thought it would and a shopping trip to the nearest auto supply store equipped me with a fire extinguisher, spare tire in a can and a gas can.
380 miles and a quart of oil later we were in Toledo, not one hiccup from the "old car". Although I was at a tire dealer the first thing the next morning for a wheel balance.
A cosmetic body restoration had been performed but mechanically the car has not been touched. My plans are to pull it off the frame and do a full chassis and engine rebuild and detail. But after five years what's the hurry.
It is well equipped with PS, console, Rally gauges, wood wheel, 4 speed and best of all factory air. Rally twos, although incorrect, look great with the redlines and the red body stripe on the ultra straight factory black body.
The car was sold new to Ralph Miller of Birmingham, AL as per the protecto plate. The POP also proves the "born with" engine, transmission and rear end are still in the car

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Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Beautiful car! I love the rear of the 66's. Heck, a great story as well. I have always dreamed of long cruise in musclecar. I bet that was a drive for the books. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Don is one of the "good guys" of the hobby, and has some of the coolest cars out there.... This goat looks like another sweet ride, can't go wrong with a black 4 speed. Nice car!
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Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

What a great car story,with a happy ending. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

This GTO just oozes the good times of the 60's-- https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif
I always look forward to see what different Member's car is being shown--Great photos and info-------- https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

I agree..black, 4-speed and A/C..nothing better.

ALbert

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Very nice car. I love air cars anymore. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

That thing is just stupid cool...LOVE the black, and those wheels/tires look killer! And what a way to bring it home...awesome...https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Don is a good guy, and his cars are cool. A great friend of the hobby..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Don Stower's 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Black on black 4-speed with air....that is beautiful. I would not be in a hurry to restore it either. Almost too nice to take apart! Beautiful car.

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Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

I'll bet it was sweet music listening to that beauty at freeway speeds for 380 miles. The car probably loved being driven on a long "hot" run---too many such cars just sit in storage.

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Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Very nice, Don! One of my favorite make/model muscle cars of all times! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

SS

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Don, sweet car. Black is cool, especially on a GTO.

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Very cool car, Don. I have always liked those '66 Goats. Almost got one as my first car but ended up with a '69 Z instead. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

-Jon

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Black is such a classy color...and on such a https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif car!

Congrats, it looks awesome.

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

GEORGEOUS…….
Black on Black on my favorite year GTO, it just doesn’t get any better….
Mark L

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Great looking car! Thanks for sharing the story.

Re: Don Stowers' 66 G.T.O. Black Beauty

Thanks to all for the great comments re: the Goat. It was a blast driving it home. The thumbs up and horn honks going down the PA and Ohio turnpikes were unbelievable. But what was really fun was the rest and gas stops. Every stop generated visits and questions from other travlers.

At local shows this car generates more comments and attention than any other car that I have owned (except the Yenko's). I think it is the fact that the GTO started it all and is better known and recognized by the masses than any other muscle car.

In closing I feel that a word of caution should go to Rick (MR. 70) and Darren (Darren X33) about who they are associating with. Charley will only lead you down the path of sheer ruination. Before long you will only want to photo ugly little dogs. Break the spell now, before it's to late. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...arleySucks.gif

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