Vehicle Description
The first thing that popped in to our heads when we laid eyes on
this well-built GTO was: "Some cars just drip presence." Now,
that's all well and good unless 'initial draw' doesn't equal
'ultimate impression'. For a car to be truly desirable, that
presence must be founded on quality mechanicals. Well, we can
certainly attest that this real-deal Judge definitely has the merit
to back up its presence thanks to a buff 461, a tough Tremec
5-speed and a roster of updated ancillaries that includes names
like, FiTech, TMI and Ridler. So, without further ado, here's our
latest world-class resto-mod!
BODYWORK/TRIM
A factory Carousel Red Ram Air III Judge that began life in sunny
California, this GTO's classic good looks originated in the mind of
engineer John Z. DeLorean. But it was a detailed rotisserie
restoration that ensured its present appearance is top-notch in
virtually every way. Back in 2001, the car was purchased as a torn
apart project and parked in the corner of its restorer's shop. Fast
forward to late 2015, and the restorer kicked off a 2-year,
ground-up rebuild that paired an original Endura nose with new
fenders, a new hood and one new quarter. That stripped and solid
profile was correctly re-sealed in glossy PPG 2-stage. And in the
summer of 2017, this razor-sharp Poncho debuted as a first-class
head turner that's fresh, composed and ready for prime time!
At the front of the car's flashy pigment, a stainless-trimmed
dual-port grille hangs a prominent "G T O" badge and requisite T3
headlights above ornate parking lamps. At the top of that grille, a
black-trimmed Ram Air Hood founds a body-matched tachometer in
front of stainless-trimmed glass that's centered between a polished
antenna and polished driver's mirror. At the sides of that hood,
bright "G T O" emblems, brilliant Judge stripes and GTO-themed
marker lamps perfectly complement stainless wheel frames, stainless
rocker guards and polished door handles. And at the back of the
car, a stainless-trimmed decklid hangs a correct wing and fourth "G
T O" script over clean taillights, a body-width bumper and polished
exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Hoist the hood and you'll find a date-correct Pontiac 400 that's
been bored and stroked to a whopping 461 cubic inches! At the top
of that tough Turquoise terror, functional ram air induction
funnels wind through FiTech Go EFI 4 fuel injection. That throttle
body rides a lightweight Edelbrock intake, which feeds hot
Edelbrock Performer heads that cap an Erson 7/4 swap roller cam.
Those heads are framed by coated Doug's headers and loomed MSD
Super Conductor plug wires, which are sequenced to a Pertronix
Flame-Thrower distributor. Opposite that distributor, CVF Racing
serpentine components spin modern power steering and modern air
conditioning behind a chrome puller fan. In front of that fan, a
chrome support tops a trusty aluminum radiator. Details like
polished breathers, braided fluid lines, Proform valve covers and a
polished expansion tank trim out show worthy aesthetics. And all
that prized hardware adds up to roughly 475 horsepower!
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Logging few miles since the car's ground-up restoration, this
goat's stripped and restored undercarriage is completely free of
significant issues and major defects. The stout big block commands
a new Tremec TKO600 5-speed. That gearbox powers a rebuilt 10-bolt
axle, which spins a posi-trac differential around fresh, 3.55 gears
that were sourced from USA Standard. That drivetrain rides a
familiar F41 Sport Suspension, which has been upgraded with BMR
lowering springs and aftermarket control arms. At the corners of
that suspension, The Right Stuff Detailing Signature Big Brake
calipers clamp drilled and slotted rotors. At the center of the
car's original floors, a throaty Pypes exhaust system hangs an
X-shaped crossover in front of aggressive Street Pro mufflers. And
everything rolls on Polished Ridler 645s, which spin 225/45ZR18
Sumitomo HTR ZIIIs in front of 275/35ZR20 Sumitomo HTR ZIIIs.
INTERIOR
Swing the doors and you'll find a clean leather interior that feels
like the perfect place to spend a warm summer evening. Front and
center, orange-stitched TMI buckets lead an orange-stitched,
TMI-upholstered bench. The 461's vitals are displayed by crisp,
white-face gauges, which ride next to Classic Auto Air conditioning
and a RetroSound Hermosa head unit that pipes Bluetooth audio
through Kicker speakers. Like-new carpet anchors a chrome Hurst
shifter behind stainless-trimmed foot pedals. At the sides of the
car, pliable door panels mix manual hardware with orange-trimmed
emblems. The driver spins a wood-rimmed Grant steering wheel. And
the passengers store essentials in a custom-upholstered trunk.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
Component literature
Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
Sometimes the best classics are the ones that speak softly. No
blower sticking through the hood, no gaudy rims on a bagged chassis
and no wild graphics. Just a clean, classy and well-constructed
muscle car that was purpose-built to look good and perform great.
Featuring timeless style, excellent hardware and modern comfort,
this slick Pontiac represents the best of everything. Don't miss
your chance to own some powerful, road-ready muscle that's poised
to make a lasting impression!
SUMMARY
Authentic Carousel Red GTO Judge as documented by Pontiac Historic
Services
Ground-up rotisserie restoration completed in 2017
400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / Bored and stroked to 461 cubic inches /
FiTech fuel injection
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
Leather interior / Classic Auto Air conditioning / Modern audio
PPG Carousel Red paint / 18 and 20-inch Ridler 645 wheels
F41 Sport Suspension / BMR lowering springs
10-bolt rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.55 gears
Factory power steering / The Right Stuff Detailing 4-wheel power
disc brakes
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / Pontiac
Historic Services paperwork
