Vehicle Description
The year is 1968. The Intel Corporation was founded in Santa Clara,
California during July. And London Bridge sold for $1 million then
later re-erected in Arizona. This black GTO beauty rolls off the
assembly line. Since then she has been repainted and rebuild with
speed in mind. The 400 block under the hood has been fitted with
Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads and long tube headers. Tuned by
Butler performance. With only 2500 miles since the engine was
built. All the power is backed by a 4 speed transmission. The first
Pontiac GTO was an option package for the Pontiac Tempest,
available with the two-door coupe, hardtop, and convertible body
styles. The $295 package included a 389 CID V8 rated at 325 HP at
4800 rpm with a single Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor and dual
exhaust, chromed valve covers and air cleaner, seven-blade clutch
fan, a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission with Hurst
shifter, stiffer springs, larger diameter front sway bar, wider
wheels, hood scoops, and GTO badges. Optional equipment included a
four-speed manual, Super Turbine 300 two-speed automatic
transmission, more powerful "Tri-Power" carburetion rated at 348 HP
metallic drum brake linings, limited-slip differential, ride and
handling package, and the usual array of power and convenience
accessories. With every available option, the GTO cost about $4,500
and weighed around 3,500 lbs. A tachometer was optional, and was
placed in the far-right dial on the dash. General Motors redesigned
its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, semi-fastback
styling To view the car in greater detail, including an HD video
and 100+ HD pictures please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our
Denver showroom. Call 303-872-4722 for more information.
