Vehicle Description
Here's a classic muscle car that's sure to turn heads. This 1968
Pontiac GTO represents the model at a great time - at the debut of
its second generation, when its manufacturer added some well-chosen
aesthetic changes that built upon the GTO's already exalted status
on the boulevard. It wears an outstanding exterior color and will
arrive with PHS documentation on hand to prove it's the real
thing.
Pontiac had already enjoyed strong success with the GTO since it
debuted in 1964 and when the time came to make some updates the
very year this '68 came out, the company proved itself adept at
changing with the times, equipping its prized model with a much
more curvaceous shape, as well as a semi-fastback rear roofline.
The Midnight Blue shade this GTO wears is a definite head turner.
It's about as deep and dark a rendering of the color as you're
likely to come across and has a nice shine, but it is an older
paint, so it shows signs of being driven. The split front grille
became a Pontiac trademark over the years and when you follow this
one up to the contour dividing the hood, you'll see a little more
evidence of the manufacturer's handiwork: the distinctive double
scoop, as well as a hood mounted tachometer ... a very rare option.
The collection of brightwork on this classic is looking solid, the
signature rear bumper's fresh appearance indicates it was likely
recently replaced and the prominent GTO badging near the tail
really pops against its background.
The interior holds some welcome surprises. It's been totally
refurbished and now sports a very sharp, yet era appropriate custom
style. The plushly padded bucket seats now wear black leather
covers with intricate GTO emblems on their backrests, and they
straddle a very nicely configured center console that offers both
storage space and a pair of cup holders as well as a His & Hers
shifter. This is a very inviting driving environment - the billet
steering wheel will attract your gaze right away, the carpet and
door panels look new and the dash pad running the width of the
cabin is still supple and shows no cracking from UV exposure.
Inside the cluster, the trio of oval factory displays are still
nice and clear and the woodgrain dash accent appears fresh and
well-applied. Open the glovebox and you'll find an Alpine AM/FM/CD
player inside. It also features iPod, Bluetooth and satellite radio
connectivity and teams with a pair of subwoofers and an amp mounted
in the trunk, so you'll have some serious audio quality at your
disposal.
The engine compartment is tidy and well-detailed, with neatly
routed wiring and fresh-looking hoses. The YS code 400 cubic inch
V8 at its center wears a 4-barrel Edelbrock carb on top of an
intake manifold that appears recently replaced and is running
strong and sends a nice deep note out of its Flowmaster exhaust.
The engine pairs with a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission that's
known for its solid durability and is shifting with precision. With
power disc brakes at all four corners, stops come with fade
resistant dependability and the power steering on hand has a nice
light but responsive touch to it. This very coveted classic cruises
on a set of 14" stock Pontiac Motor Division wheels wearing BF
Goodrich T/A radials.
Pontiac created an enduring classic with the GTO and this 1968
Pontiac GTO captures all that magic in its second generation
splendor. Call today!
