Vehicle Description
By 1971, the GTO was well established as a living musclecar legend
and one of Pontiac's best-ever cars. The legend continued with a
restyled GTO for '71. The original, numbers matching 455 4 barrel
V8 powers this highly optioned and very desirable example. In
addition to the optional engine, the car was special ordered with
the Turbo Hydro automatic transmission, variable ratio power
steering, power front disc brakes, 15-inch Rallye 2 wheels, AM/FM
radio, rear window defogger, center console, tinted glass, and
more. A classic becomes even more appealing when its colors and
styling match current tastes, and this one sure does. The original
black on black color scheme and the famous Judge-style rear spoiler
present a look that is sought after in many new performance cars.
The big 455 was rebuilt, the transmission was rebuilt, and the
paint was freshened about 6000 miles ago, so the car looks and runs
great. It drives great too, thanks to new brakes and rotors, new
shocks, and new axle bearings and seals. The GTO interior looks
splendid with its woodgrain dash, 3-spoke wheel, and bucket seats;
and this one has the optional rally gauges and clock. The interior
was freshened up too, treated to new seat covers and carpeting, not
to mention a new Hurst Dual/Gate shifter. This unit saw duty in
such cars as the Hurst/Olds and looks and feels right at home in
this Goat. For purists, the original shifter comes with the car.
Another cool item that's included is the original 8-track player.
It's great to see lots of clues that this car was ordered, owned,
and maintained by people who knew and loved the GTO. For example
the car currently sports an Optima AGM battery, a K&N oil
filter, locks on all four wheels, MSD wires, and staggered-size
BFGoodrich T/A radials - 215's in the front, and meaty 275/50R15's
in back. A veritable encyclopedia of documentation from the Pontiac
Historical Society accompanies the car. It tells us that only 534
GTOs were built in 1971 with the optional 455 4-barrel engine and
the optional Turbo 400 automatic. Fewer still in black on black.
Here's a great opportunity for you to own and drive a truly
special, highly desirable, and collectible automobile.
