Vehicle Description
1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
In early 1963 a team of engineers and designers got together at
Pontiac and decided to focus more on street racing and power. The
Tempest had been in production for a bit, and a more "muscular"
powerful car was needed. Hence the acronym GTO or Grand Tempest
Option became the code for the secret new development that would
take place. John DeLorean actually claims the GTO came from the
Italian Gran Turismo Omologato or Grand Touring Homologated
(certified) which in reality the car was never meant for grand
touring, but to be the fastest straight-line Pontiac produced.
In the collector car market, authenticity commands big respect.
Nearly every major club grades on how correct restorations are, and
the price of largely original metal continues to climb. After all,
the factory only bolts it together once, and that brand of
perfection is usually the state in which enthusiasts create their
fondest memories. This awesome GTO mixes that golden feeling of
authenticity with a regiment of selective restoration. Here's your
fully documented ticket to the glorious, octane-fueled past!
Exterior
4267 denotes a 2-Door Convertible, and the G tells us its April
Gold, with a black interior and black top. All correct, all in
great condition. A third bump on the hood reveals a hood tachometer
option installed. Trunk is pristine and correct, and all outside
panels are straight and create good gaps. A slight chip on both
sides of the bar that spans horizontally below the grille can be
noted. Also, a small frown on the passenger side headlight covering
does not align with the remainder of the grille. The power
convertible top works flawlessly and is in very good condition.
Rally II wheels cover it on the corners of the car.
Interior
Black buckets with vertical pleats make up the front passenger
seating, and a rear bench same pattern also in vinyl stretches
across the back. All seats proudly display front and rear seat
belts, and shoulder belts in front, direct from the factory.
Authentic Pontiac rubber floor mats protect the ever so slightly
faded black carpeting. Dash is all crack free, straight and true,
and houses an AM/FM/8 track radio, and rally gauge cluster with a
rally clock, which sadly is not working. On the matching vinyl
covered interior door panels, one can see the toggles for the power
windows. Also, the convertible top, as noted, is power, as well as
the steering and brakes. A center console all the rage with the
sedan muscle, is being flanked by the two front buckets. The Hurst
shifter with walnut knob sits between the seats in front of the
vinyl console. Also, a rally steering wheel is attached.
Drivetrain
All muscle no nonsense 400ci V8 that produces 350hp sits within the
engine bay. Consigner states it is not a numbers matching engine,
however he has the matching numbers engine, as well as not having
any idea as to why exactly the original owner took it out? A
4-speed manual transmission is attached to the rear of the engine,
and as noted has a Hurst shifter. Slight surface rust, and plenty
of patina cover the engine.
Undercarriage
Noted is surface rust, however it is otherwise unremarkable. No bad
through rusting or structural integrity flaws what-so-ever. Also
seen are power disc brakes in front, and power drum brakes in the
rear. Overall clean and well maintained.
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, including
plenty of get-up n GTO!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is 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.
