Vehicle Description
1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The Pontiac GTO became known as "The Goat" due to an interpretation
of the letters that make up its name. Figuratively speaking, the
car's "defiant, stripped-to-the-basics personality" also had a hand
in cementing the moniker, according to Edmunds.com. It is
speculated that the acronym GTO, which stands for Gran Turismo
Omologato, was taken from the Ferrari 250 GTO. American consumers
have a history of shortening the names of cars with multiple
syllables, and this likely influenced the nickname of this Pontiac
brand. "The Goat" is catchy, easy to remember and was essentially
born out of convenience.
For consignment, this droptop muscle car in very nice condition and
from a desirable year, a "Goat" which is more like a Wolf in
Sheep's clothing, runs like a Deer and the looks of a beautiful
Bird. Let the sun shine in baby!
Exterior
For 1969 GM tweaked the GTO's one-year old redesign with a number
of detail changes and subtle refinements. At the front of the car,
Pontiac's familiar stainless trimmed twin grilles hang hidden
horizontal headlights and a pristine white "GTO" script behind a
revolutionary Endura bumper. Below that bumper, the car's curved
front valence features revised and more aggressive parking lights;
and above that bumper, a sculpted hood with Pontiac's legendary
'twin nostril' air intakes. Behind those intakes, like-new glass,
is bordered by an attractive layer of bright stainless trim and a
correct chrome driver's side mirror. And below that mirror,
expressive 'coke bottle' fenders are highlighted by dent-free
stainless wheel well trim, straight stainless rocker moldings and
traditional chrome door handles. On the front fenders, white
inlayed "GTO" scripts add just the right amount of flash to the
car's slick Burgundy paint. On the back fenders, '68-era arrowhead
marker lights have been exchanged for V shaped, "GTO" branded
units. And at the back of the car, a show worthy chrome bumper
hangs showroom fresh taillight between spotless stainless exhaust
tips and a black "GTO" trunk emblem. This is all topped by a white
convertible canvas which has a glass rear window.
Interior
Take a look inside this A-Body's airy cockpit and you'll find a
snazzy correct Black interior. Front and center, a straight and
crack-free dash wears bright, engine-turned trim below fresh wood
applique and original gauges. On the floor, an original PMD
automatic transmission handle sits between the two bucket front
seats and the center console. At the sides of those seats,
stainless-trimmed door panels hang red-inlayed "GTO" emblems above
fresh hardware and pliable armrests. Below those panels, clean
carpet frames chrome-trimmed foot pedals in front of heavy-duty
floor mats. In front of the driver, what looks like to be the
original steering wheel spins around a Pontiac branded horn button.
And behind the passengers, an original trunk hides a correct mat
and full-size spare tire as well as a bumper jack.
Drivetrain
A 1970 400ci V8 Aqua painted GTO/Firebird Block with chromed valve
covers and topped by an Edelbrock Intake and 4-barrel carburetor,
sits in a clean engine bay. A TH-400 3-speed automatic is behind
the mill and shifts through the gears flawlessly.
Undercarriage
Give this car a lift and we are met with Independent front
suspension and 4-link rear suspension. Power disc brakes up front,
and power drums on the rear, bring it to a quick halt. Dual exhaust
snakes its way from the mill back through clean and rust-free
frame, floor pans, rockers, and inner fenders.
Overall a very nice example of the 69 Goat/GTO. Runs great, shifts
smoothly, and is a looker to boot. Loud was the voice of the lonely
goatherd Lay ee... odl lay e e..odl-oo..Ho!
VIN Decode
242679B141693
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
67-2 Door Convertible
9-1969
B-Baltimore MD Assy Plant
141693-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 69 24267-1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
BDY BAL549709-Baltimore Body #
TR 258-Black
PNT 67 B-Burgundy Black Top
12A-1st Week December Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located 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.