Vehicle Description
As one of the most sought-after members of the muscle car realm,
Pontiac GTOs are a big draw among ardent collectors and casual fans
of classic cars alike. This slick 1971 Pontiac GTO, with its
recently rebuilt and punched-up 400 V8 motor, is the beneficiary of
a comprehensive restoration that's left it not only looking great,
but in outstanding running condition, taking that already magnetic
attraction and ratcheting it up more than a few notches. And
whether you prefer to call it 'The Tiger' or 'The Goat', it's a
beast in the streets either way.
Just a quick glance at this classic will leave you with the
indelible impression that this is one seriously clean, straight and
solid cruiser. It's likely been pampered a good portion of its
life, as its flush fitting panels are all very straight, and the
body gaps and sheetmetal creases are as the factory intended. This
GOAT has been restored with an eye toward showmanship, and it
certainly looks the part with its collection of clean, tight lines
that you'll encounter from the hood, the sporty fenders and doors,
and that iconic rear end - all of which serve as proof to how
thorough the restoration was. The eye-popping Maroon Metallic
finish is a wonderfully bright upgrade over the factory Castillian
Bronze this GTO was born with, looking liquid-smooth and consistent
from front to back, with an impressive shine from its clearcoat.
With a deep, lustrous finish accented by shiny metallic flake
that's evenly dispersed throughout the body, this car attracts
loads of attention everywhere it goes. It's a top driver-quality
finish that can be shown off with pride, and when it glitters in
the sun you get to sit back and watch the envious gather everywhere
you go. The badging on the front grille and decaled emblems on the
decklid and fenders are sharp, combining with very clear glass, a
commanding rear spoiler, and straight front and back bumpers that
drive home the point that no stone was left unturned in bringing
this venerable muscle car back up to its optimum condition.
There's quite an impressive black vinyl interior sitting inside,
which in our opinion is a perfect complement to the vivid bodywork.
It's also been refurbished and mostly kept in its original
configuration - save for a set of Dakota Digital gauges - to
provide the rewarding and era-appropriate driving environment
classic car enthusiasts look for. The broad buckets up front and
bench seat in back show virtually no wear at all and still have a
fresh shine to them, and because the covers are high-quality Legend
units, they'll look this good for a very long time. A clean expanse
of black carpet runs underneath the seating and keeps the asphalt
temperatures and road noise at bay, the matching door panels are
handsome and blemish-free, and the taut headliner above completes
the whole package. Peer through the 3-spoke woodrimmed steering
wheel and you'll see the original gauge cluster, although now the
pods are filled with a full complement of Dakota Digital gauges.
The original radio is long gone, although the machine-turned panel
on the dash is still in place and looks great, and the factory A/C
system has been upgraded to use modern refrigerant and blows hard
and cold. A middle console splits the front buckets and houses the
shifter for the automatic transmission below, and the condition of
the rear seat suggests it's barely been used. A full-size spare
tire wrapped around a matching aftermarket rim and an original jack
set sit in the spacious trunk out back, whose floor has been
treated for scuff protection with black spatter paint.
The YS code 400 cubic inch V8 sitting under the hood has been
driven less than 500 miles since its full rebuild, and it runs with
a smoothness and consistency that makes it very much up to the task
of daily driving, if you should so choose. Augmented with Edelbrock
aluminum heads, a Holley double pumper 4-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock aluminum intake, and a set of ceramic-coated headers, the
engine is very powerful with performance that's delivered instantly
up and down the throttle. It's paired with a TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission that handles the power with ease thanks to
an added 2800 stall convertor, shifting with plenty of certainty
followed by the sturdy Auburn Gear 10-bolt rear end out back. With
both power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes in tow, this is
an easy driver, and this Poncho handles great thanks to new
suspension components front and rear, sway bars, and all-new
steering components. The soundtrack is great too, with a 3-inch
H-pipe dual exhaust system anchored with Flowmaster mufflers doing
most of the barking. Should you desire any more proof of just how
well-put together and cared for this GTO is, take a glance
underneath - you'll find a very well attended to undercarriage
there. This GOAT sits on a set of 17" Vision Legend series wheels
that are outfitted with 245/50/17 performance radials.
Highly desirable, vintage muscle cars like this 1971 Pontiac GTO
don't come around very often, and its impressive condition both
inside and out make it that much rarer of a find. Call today!