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The entire Pontiac model lineup was completely redesigned for 1968, with the image-leading GTO awarded Motor Trend’s prestigious Car of the Year award. Now riding on a shorter 112-inch wheelbase length, the 1968 GTO introduced Coke-bottle inspired “fuselage” styling sporting a long hood/short deck stylistic treatment. Frontal styling was bolder than ever before, with optional concealed headlights and a tough body-colored Endura bumper, which was hit but left undamaged by John Delorean’s sledgehammer in a famous TV ad.
The basic GTO engine for 1968 was a 400 V8 with 350 horsepower. Buyers could also specify the Ram Air I 400 V8 with 360-rated horsepower, which was quickly succeeded after March 1968 by the Ram Air II with a 366-horsepower rating and upgrades that included forged pistons, lightweight valves and free-breathing cylinder heads with round exhaust ports. Ram Air-equipped GTOs received a dealer-installed fresh-air induction kit with functional hood scoops as well.
Finished in Mayfair Maize with black interior and convertible top, this full matching-numbers driveline example has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration with 100% of its original sheet metal, including floor boards and trunk pan. The same owner for 30 years enjoyed this a highly optioned car with its 400ci, 4-barrel V8 with Ram Air heads, Hurst Dual Gate “His and Hers” shifter, Safe-T-Track differential, power front disc brakes, power steering, power top, upgraded interior lighting package, AM/FM stereo, tilt steering column, sport steering wheel, remote trunk release and the original Rallye wheels riding on red line tires. This rare GTO is in exceptional condition and represents the height of Pontiac performance and image for 1968.
