Vehicle Description
1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop
In the early 1960s, many groups had hit songs about cars. Ever the
marketer, Jim Wangers wanted a song about the GTO and started
pitching the idea to record labels. John Wilkin, an employee at
Buckhorn Music in Nashville, loved the idea and wrote a song. After
a few suggestions from Wangers, Wilkin formed the group Ronny and
the Daytonas with some studio musicians and released the single,
"G.T.O.," in spring 1964. By September, it was No. 4 on the charts,
and more than 1 million copies were sold.
Little GTO really lookin' fine, 3 Deuces and a 4 speed and a
389..Listen to her crankin' up now listen to her whine-yie-yine..
C'mon and turn it on, wind it up blow out GTO..Ronnie and the
Daytonas. For consignment, a real 242 VIN GTO with a 400ci, McLeod
SuperStreet Pro clutch kit, M23z Autogear transmission, Cragar SS
Chrome mags and of course bathed in arrest me Cardinal Red. Let's
call it a beak with a big speak!
Exterior
For 1970 GM tweaked the GTO's design with a number of detail
changes and subtle refinements. At the front of the car, Pontiac's
installed smaller twin grilles with quad headlamps at the edges of
the iconic Endura bumper. Below that bumper, the car's front
valance features revised and more aggressive square parking lights;
and above that bumper, a sculpted hood with Pontiac's legendary
'twin nostril' Ram Air air intakes and just aft of this a hood
mounted tachometer. Behind the tach, the windshield glass is
bordered by an attractive layer of bright stainless trim and a
Cardinal Red driver's side mirror. Below that mirror and bathed in
a nice respray of Cardinal Red that shows with inclusions and some
underlying cracking in the Endura nose. Aggressive fenders and body
lines are highlighted by dent-free stainless wheel well trim,
straight stainless rocker moldings and traditional chrome door
handles. The gaps are well minded throughout the body and on the
back fenders, '68-era arrowhead marker lights have been exchanged
for wrap-around tail lights within the confines of a chrome bumper
that hangs proudly with new for 1970 tail lights just above quad
exhaust tips. Never overlooked are the GTO decal callouts in black
knockout type font on the front fenders and the trunk lid, so you
don't forget who you're about to mess with. 15-inch Cragar polished
SS wheels are on all 4 corners and give the right vibe.
Interior
Take a look inside this A-Body's cockpit and you'll find a snazzy
correct black vinyl covered interior. Front and center a straight
and crack-free dash wears a wood applique around the deep inset
original gauges with a chromed panel at the bottom hosting a trio
of extra gauges. On the floor, a Hurst shifter in the original
center console sits between the two bucket front seats. The
seating, both front buckets and rear bench show very nicely with
the driver's seat being the only area presenting with little wear,
albeit minimal. At the sides of those seats, stainless-trimmed door
panels have black tuck and roll inserts housing original hardware
and armrests. Below those panels, very clean black carpet frames
chrome-trimmed foot pedals. In front of the driver is a 3 spoke
padded rimmed steering wheel with its Pontiac arrowhead in the
center. Behind the passengers, the trunk is finished with correct
spatter paint and has a correct liner mat. Also seen and heard is a
Retro classic AM/FM radio with Crutchfield speakers.
Drivetrain
A non original 1970 400ci V8 silver painted block is topped with an
Edelbrock intake and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and all rests
between the fenders. On back, installed just this year is an
Autogear 4-speed manual transmission with a McLeod Super Street Pro
clutch kit and a Quicktime blow- proof bell housing. All this power
goes to the 12 bolt rear axle with a 3.73 posi ratio. Hedman
headers and a motorized infinite opening setting controller switch
in the console and QTP cutouts will make heads turn! This engine
presents nicely in a fully restored engine bay and has some extra
bling from the factory in the form of chrome valve covers and a
chrome air cleaner lid assembly. Also seen is an MSD ignition.
Undercarriage
Give this car a lift and we are met with independent front
suspension and 4-link rear suspension. Eaton coil springs are now
on. A button controlled solenoid runs the line lock. Power disc
braking is upfront, and power drums are on back. All of this is
supported by a strong steel frame with just pure black paint and no
rust or even road dirt.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up, and as got a little goosey with my boot into
those 400 cubes, the car took off. Our test track was not a match
for this muscle car where I experienced wonderful acceleration,
smooth shifting and nice steering input from the quick ratio power
steering. Braking was solid and all functions were working just
dandy.
Overall a fab example of the 1970 version of the Pontiac GTO.
Competently restored with only a few minor flaws, but muscle car
right from the folks at Pontiac. Plenty of extras and some recently
installed new parts to include new shocks and springs, power
steering pump, alternator and brakes. Hurry in as the car got my
goat..
242370Z122481
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
Z-Fremont, CA Assy Plant
122481-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 24237-1970 GTO 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY BF04113-Fremont Body #
TR 258-Black Vinyl Buckets
B80-Roof Drip Moldings
PNT 47 47-Verdoro Green
12B-2nd Week December
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
