Vehicle Description
So, what do you do when you have an uber-clean 1969 Pontiac GTO
that you want to drive in the modern world? You give it a
period-perfect Mayfair Maize paint job, use as many original
components as possible, stuff it with a performance-built 469 V8, a
Tremec 5-speed gearbox, reinforce the chassis and augment the
suspension, and then go out and hunt Mustangs. Fast and fun, this
Goat Restomod isn't saddled with a weighty pedigree and instead
offers a cool high-tech look and all the fun you'd expect from
Pontiac's best performer.
Repainted not too long ago right back to its original Code 40
Mayfair Maize color, this fully restored Restomod is very unique
for having such a stock presentation, despite the hardware that
lurks underneath. We wouldn't go as far calling it a 'sleeper',
because no GTO in the world should ever surprise anyone with its
muscle car prowess, but the set-up is much more subdued that we
typically see on vintage cars with these kinds of credentials.
Granted, with the dual-scoop Ram Air hood (fully functional),
hood-mounted tachometer, rear spoiler, and raked stance it still
nails the high-performance look we all love, but the soft color and
black vinyl top work to tone things down in a way we really love.
Close examination of the paint job reveals that it was a high-end
job, with great depth and a luster that looks amazing under our
lights. And with only 3,905 miles on the build, the top
driver-quality paint is holding up very well, with only minor
imperfections to speak of. It's a laser straight body as well, with
exacting gaps and flush panel alignment that's likely better than
when the car was new. The urethane front bumper fits extremely
well, which only happens after hours of intensive hand fitting, and
when you step back and take it all in, it's plain to see that the
'69 GTO is one of the best-looking muscle cars of all time. Pontiac
is famous for interesting side marker lights, and this GTO is no
exception, and the bright chrome rear bumper adds just enough bling
to help the car jump off the page.
The extensive restoration work continued inside, where beautifully
sculpted black leather buckets were swapped-in from a later-model
Pontiac. The rear seat was upholstered to match, and the intricate
white stitching on the seats shows off how the top quality of these
hides. Matching new door panels, a taut headliner above, and plush
black carpets that fit better than most kits were neatly installed
and look almost completely unused. This is an original 4-speed car,
and that slick center console has been refinished and topped with a
Hurst shifter with a cue ball knob for the Tremec 5-speed manual
that now lives underneath, and sharp-eyed viewers will also spot
the integrated switches in the console that operate the power
actuated and heated seats up front. Digital/analog AutoMeter gauges
look incredibly slick inside the dash, and just ahead of them a
sporty, thick-rimmed steering wheel was mounted atop a tilt column
to anchors the driver's cockpit. While you're looking at the dash,
note how clean and crack-free it is from end-to-end (a problem that
plagued GM interiors for decades), with woodgrain applique trim
warming things up a bit and surrounding the upgraded Pioneer
AM/FM/CD/AUX in the center that manages a kickin' stereo system. A
full Vintage Air system was installed and utilizes the car's
factory controls and vents, and it blows ice-cold R134a treated air
throughout the cabin. Even the trunk was beautifully restored and
fitted with plush carpets, and there's enough room back there to
account for most travel plans.
Forget the limitations of the original Poncho drivetrain, this
beauty is powered by a monster 469 cubic inch V8 rated at over
525HP and 575 lb-ft of torque. Custom built by the pros at Butler
Performance, the motor is topped with a Fast EZ electronic
fuel-injection system and Torker II performance intake, and was
augmented with Edelbrock aluminum heads, hydraulic roller cam, and
10.25:1 compression ratio. Fully sorted and tuned just right, it
cackles like something that escaped from a cage and pulls the GTO
around without much effort, breathing easing through the functional
Ram Air IV hood. Also note the custom valve covers, March billet
serpentine system, full MSD ignition, and the huge aluminum
radiator and dual electric fans that keeps the whole show nice and
cool. The aforementioned Tremec 5-speed manual handles everything
that big motor can throw at it, spinning a heavy-duty Moser 12-bolt
posi-traction rear end filled with 33-spline axles. Underneath the
performance work continues, with Heidts tubular control arms (upper
and lower), a big sway bar, and adjustable coil-overs up front,
along with a 4-link, rear sway bar, and air shocks in the rear. The
reinforced frame can handle all that torque, with power steering
and Wilwood power 4-wheel discs improving the driving experience
tremendously, and a killer soundtrack is provided through a Pypes
3.5" stainless dual exhaust with Doug's headers and electronic
exhaust cutouts. Cragar S/S chrome wheels with spinners show off
the vented and cross-drilled rotors on the brake system and carry
235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear Cooper Cobra performance
radials.
The ultimate combination of looks and power, complete with build
receipts, make this Goat Restomod a very appealing machine. Call
today!
