Vehicle Description
The GTO was only a trim package on the Pontiac Lemans in 1964, but
it was so darn popular, it elevated Pontiac into the upper-echelon
of the incoming muscle car phenomenon. Paying homage to the car
that started it all and revolutionized the muscle car movement
isn't easy, and you need a great car to do it. This Lemans GTO
Clone is exactly that, featuring a recent restoration that includes
a freshly built, YT-code 400 V8 GTO motor, slick Aqua paint, and a
gorgeous bucket seat interior. A personal favorite of many
employees here at Streetside Classics, this '64 GOAT tribute has us
all considering extra garage space.
Recently finished in lovely Gulfstream Aqua metallic paint (an
upgrade over the original code S Saddle Bronze that this '64 was
born with) this is the car everyone thinks of when you imagine the
first muscle car. Clean, uncluttered styling and a big V8 under the
hood make the first GTO a favorite with collectors as well as with
people who like to have a good time behind the wheel, and this
facsimile offers all the same perks. Bodywork is very impressive
for a car in this price range, with laser-straight panels and good
gaps throughout. Cool chrome hood inserts inside the new fiberglass
hood give it a suitably racy look, the iconic grille up front let's
everyone know there's a legend in the rear view, and three simple
letters on the deck lid let everyone know what had just humiliated
them in the stop light grand prix. Chrome and trim are very good,
with a bright shine that fits the car's personality just right. We
can almost guarantee that there's nobody out there who can look at
this car as it's cruising down the road and not want to follow it
for miles. That's the beautiful drama of the GTO, and this
recreation nailed it right on the head.
The handsome black bucket seat interior was Pontiac at the top of
its game, stylish yet functional. Restored mostly back to a stock
look with a few choice upgrades, it's an incredibly comfortable and
sporty place to spend some time. A factory 3-spoke steering wheel
adds some warmth to the interior, as well as that European flavor
John Z. DeLorean was looking for in the GTO, and the factory center
console let's everyone know that this is a very special car. Inside
that awesome machine-turned dash bezel is an array of factory
gauges, and they've been augmented with a trio of aftermarket units
below, and the restorer's thoughtfully added an upgraded radio
inside the glove compartment, leaving the original AM unit in its
factory spot in the dash. Like most '64 Ponchos, options are
sparse, although with this beauty comes an underdash A/C unit
that's perfect for those long summer cruises. The overall effect is
stylish, upscale, and definitely sporty, everything they hoped this
GTO homage would be and more. In back, the trunk is neatly finished
with correct mats and a matching spare tire.
Although the GTO carried the top-of-the-line 389, this Lemans comes
with a freshly built 400 cubic inch V8 borrowed from a 1968 GTO,
and it's visually very similar to its older brother. Featuring 16
heads and an .030 overbore, it makes plenty of horsepower and was
dressed for success with finned valve covers and a chrome air
cleaner atop the carb. Pontiac Turquoise engine enamel enhances the
illusion and with both power steering and front disc brakes, this
GOAT is fun to drive no matter who you are. The condition of the
inner fenders and firewall suggest that this car has never been in
a snowy climate, and the tidy undercarriage shows clean floors and
no signs of structural rust anywhere. Pontiac still used a version
of the PowerGlide 2-speed automatic transmission, but here you'll
find a fresh TH400 3-speed automatic transmission with a 2k stall
convertor to handle all the extra power. 14-inch Mag wheels are a
period-correct addition and wear fat 225/70/14 BFGoodrich T/A
radials to finish off the look.
Offered with its original Protect-O-Plate, PHS documentation, and
paperwork from when it was purchased new in OK, this 2-owner
Pontiac is believed to have only 51,506 actual miles. Whether that
pedigree is correct or not, the host of upgrades and beautiful
restoration of this GOAT tribute guarantee a great time behind the
wheel anyway. Call today!
