Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a 12-year restoration that was completed in
2011
421 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / 468 horsepower
Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission
DuPont Torch Red paint
Black vinyl interior / Modern audio
Sale includes: Build photos / Build receipts / Pontiac Historic
Services paperwork
12-bolt rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.08 gears
3-inch exhaust / Xlerator mufflers
Heavy-duty suspension
14-inch Rally I Wheels
According to analysts, American car sales will remain at or near
record levels for the foreseeable future. Those stellar numbers
have prompted many journalists to capitalize on talk of reviving
long-retired automotive brands. Within that conversation, some of
the most popular and heated discussion centers on Pontiac. While a
revival of Pontiac is, at this point, highly unlikely, it's hard to
deny the passion and respect automotive enthusiasts continue to
associate with the marque. That means cars like this fully
documented GTO, one of the brand's most desirable creations, are
well positioned to continue their reign at the top of the collector
car market. A carefully restored head turner, this top-notch Poncho
mixes a massaged 421/4-speed drivetrain with sizzling red on black
aesthetics. And if you're a passionate enthusiast who's searching
for some exclusive metal that you can literally purchase and drive
straight to the show, it's your chance to become king of the muscle
car hill!
BODYWORK/TRIM
While this hopped-up GTO's classic good looks originated in the
mind of engineer John Z. DeLorean, it was a detailed, 12-year
restoration that ensured those looks present better than ever
before. During that thorough reboot, which was completed in late
2011, the car's solid body was meticulously straightened around a
new hood and a fresh pair of quarters. When that clean metalwork
transitioned from the garage bay to the paint booth, modernist
panels stretched a spectacular coat of DuPont Torch Red base under
mirror-like clear. And today, this razor-sharp coupe is a
first-class head turner that proves things of quality have no fear
of time.
Tough, understated and attractive, this classic perfectly defines
Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering sophistication with
aggression. The front of the car is dominated by trademark,
stainless-trimmed grilles that are anchored between stacked
headlights, a satin arrowhead and a broad chrome bumper. Inside
those grilles, a prominent "G T O" emblem hints at the performance
bolted beneath a new-for-1965, GTO-exclusive hood scoop. At the
sides of that scoop, expressive 'coke bottle' fenders form a
thoroughly dressed profile that anchors stainless wheel frames and
polished rocker guards beneath bright emblems and traditional door
handles. Above those fenders, new glass rides behind polished drip
rails, polished window frames and a correct driver's mirror. And at
the back of the car, a finned valance founds clean taillights and
bold "P O N T I A C" lettering between an ominous "G T O" badge, a
second satin arrowhead and a second chrome bumper.
ENGINE
Peek under the fully functional hood and you'll find 421 cubic
inches of Pontiac V8 that, according to this GTO's owner, twist 468
horsepower into 552 lb./ft. of torque! At the top of that light
blue mill, a familiar Tri-power set-up bridges the gap between
stainless fuel lines, polished air cleaners and a cast iron Pontiac
intake. That air/fuel mixture floods Edelbrock Performer RPM heads,
which hide slick roller rockers under fabricated, Pontiac-branded
valve covers. Those rockers get bumped by an Edelbrock Performer
RPM cam, which spins above a balanced rotating assembly. That
assembly gets sparked by hot MSD Digital-6 Plus ignition, which
sequences fire through an MSD Pro-Billet distributor, an MSD
Blaster HVC coil and loomed MSD plug wires. Below those wires,
custom long-tubes, fab-ed and coated by Mad Dog Headers of
Adairsville, Georgia, make quick work of spent gases. At the front
of those tubes, billet pulleys spin a polished alternator and
ceramic-coated fan next to an Optima gel cell battery. A
factory-spec radiator, a dual-reservoir master cylinder and an
8-quart Milodon oil pan keep the fluids flowing. And items like ARP
studs, braided fluid lines and an old school glass washer bottle
round out a roster of impressive details.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Logging only weekend miles since their noble rebirth, this coupe's
Satin Black floors and color-keyed frame are completely free of
significant issues and major defects. The stout 421 commands a
Lakewood-shielded Muncie, which has been professionally rebuilt by
The Gear Box of Garden City, Michigan. That tough torque slinger
grinds power to a rebuilt GM 12-bolt, which spins a posi-trac
differential around friendly, 3.08 gears. That drivetrain rides a
heavy-duty suspension, which sandwiches polygraphite bushings, air
bag helper springs and boxed rear control arms between front and
rear sway bars. Traditional drum brakes are supplemented with
nostalgic line-lock that, according to the car's owner, has never
been used. A familiar Saginaw steering box provides the turns.
Oval, 3-inch exhaust pipes connect the aforementioned headers with
an X-shaped crossover, welded Xlerator mufflers and polished
side-splitter tips. And a quartet of Pontiac Rally Is spin
215/70R14 Gillette CONCEPT redlines in front of 225/70R14 Gillette
CONCEPT redlines.
INTERIOR
Open the solid doors and you'll find a Dynamat-lined interior
that's been tweaked where it counts. Front and center, Pontiac
themed vinyl shrouds a correct combination of bench and bucket
seats. The 421's vitals are displayed by familiar Rally Gauges
which, along with a remote for the car's modern Pioneer CD player,
float in a stainless and wood-trimmed dash that's complete with a
passenger's grab handle. Clean carpet anchors a chrome Hurst
shifter, complete with the aforementioned line-lock, between tough
Pontiac floor mats. At the sides of the car, fresh door panels
center bright stainless under black window frames. In front of the
driver, a Deluxe Steering Wheel spins a wood rim around a vintage
column. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk hides a
full-size spare tire and the aforementioned CD player beneath a
custom package tray that's filled with crisp Panasonic
speakers.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A vintage Owner's Manual
Build photos
Several folders of build receipts
Component literature
Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
A reproduction Window Sticker
This awesome GTO is a fully documented, virtually timeless muscle
car that features an ideal blend of performance and style. And,
thanks to its massaged drivetrain and fresh restoration, it'll be
an absolute pleasure to show and drive. If you've been patiently
waiting for the opportunity to pick up an awesome example of the
ORIGINAL muscle car, here's your chance!