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 drop top 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 dual
headlights and a pristine white "GTO" script behind a revolutionary
Endura bumper. Below that bumper, the car's curved front valance
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. 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 inlaid "GTO" scripts add just
the right amount of flash to the car's slick red paint. On the back
fenders, '68-era arrowhead marker lights have been exchanged for V
shaped "GTO" branded units. At the back of the car, a show worthy
chrome bumper hangs showroom fresh taillights between spotless
stainless exhaust tips and a black "GTO" trunk emblem. This is all
topped by a black convertible canvas which has a glass rear window.
15-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels are on all 4 corners.
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 His and
Hers shifter sits between the two beautifully sculpted bucket front
seats and the center console. At the sides of those seats,
stainless-trimmed door panels hang red-inlaid "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 wood rimmed steering wheel spins around a Pontiac branded
horn button. Behind the passengers, an original trunk hides a
correct mat and full-size spare tire as well as a bumper jack.
Also, a nice tonneau cover, in matching black comes with the
car.
Drivetrain
A 1969 numbers matching 400ci L-67 V8 steel blue painted
GTO/Firebird Block with chromed valve covers, #62 heads, and topped
by single 4-barrel carburetor circa 1970-1975. A TH400 3-speed
automatic is behind the mill and shifts through the gears
flawlessly. On the back is a 10-bolt rear axle.
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
with turbo mufflers snakes its way from the mill back through a
clean and rust free frame, floor pans, rockers, and inner
fenders.
Drive-Ability
We had some fun test driving this well restored car on our test
track. A new top and frame along with an up and down mechanism that
worked flawlessly. Despite it being cold we put the top down and
did our test. It had snappy acceleration, good handling, and bias
free panic stopping. It handles very well, and all functions save
for the backup lights worked as they should.
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
242679R167092
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
67-2 Door Convertible
9-1969
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
167092-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 24267-1969 GTO Convertible
BDY BT0625-Arlington Body #
TR 252-Gold Vinyl
PNT 61B-Expresso Brown, Black Top
04E-5th Week April Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
