Vehicle Description
Few classic muscle cars are more coveted by true enthusiasts than
Pontiac's famed GTO. Memorialized in song and movie alike, the
model is nearly as strongly linked with vintage car culture as
asphalt itself, and this 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible is a fine
representative that also offers the added benefits of exhilarating
open air motoring and a strong running powerplant beneath the hood.
It will pull into its new home with PHS Documentation on board to
attest to its authenticity, as well as a reproduction window
sticker to provide some historical perspective.
That vibrant red paint looks great on this '70 - if you were to ask
a Pontiac aficionado to close his or her eyes and imagine a sharply
decked out GTO, the resulting image would very likely feature this
very color. It's just a flat out great looking car, featuring that
distinctive split front grille its manufacturer graced its muscle
car offerings of this era with, as well as prominent body contours
on its sides that, because of the precise exterior alignment on
display here, line up impressively well as they transition from
front fender over sharp looking GTO emblems before moving on to the
doors and rear quarter panels. A black vinyl convertible top stands
by underneath its well-fitted boot to protect you from inclement
weather and the added contrast heightens the visual appeal on
display here even further, as does the fresh trim surrounding the
windshield and covering the rocker panels.
The interior features the same black color it had when this droptop
first set rubber to asphalt and it's looking nice and clean. The
front buckets may well be originals, and they have a distinctive
shape to them, with their extra width and headrests that give the
appearance they're molded to the tops of the seats. Fresh black
carpeting lines the floor, ornamented by a pair of GTO floor mats
up front. The dash area retains an almost entirely stock
configuration, with the exception of a modern AM/FM/CD stereo with
iPod compatibility and a set of aftermarket gauges to keep better
tabs on vital motoring functions - both very sound and welcome
additions. The trunk area in back looks very solid, with a fresh
rubber seal sitting under the deck lid to keep moisture out and a
full size spare on hand inside.
This GTO offers rock solid drivability to match its great
aesthetics. The 400 cubic inch V8 residing in the engine bay has
received some nice upgrades, including a JEGs camshaft and a Holley
4-barrel carb that sits underneath a STK-style air cleaner that
complements a pair of chrome valve covers and turquoise engine
block. The engine is running great, firing up promptly and sending
a nice, rich note out of the aftermarket headers leading to its
dual exhaust. It pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission to
provide just the hands-on driving experience you'd want in a car
like this, while the 3.55 gears in back offer a nice balance of off
the line acceleration and good manners at highway speeds. Featured
power steering makes for easy navigation, while power brakes that
position discs up front bring this classic to a stop quickly. By
the time this '70 rolled out, Pontiac had already begun equipping
its GTOs with coil springs in both front and back, so it offers a
smoother, quieter ride than many of its muscle car counterparts as
it cruises on its set of 14" Pontiac wheels outfitted with BF
Goodrich T/A Radials.
Outstanding signature looks and a super strong running condition
make this 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible one to put at the top of
your "must see" list. Call today!