Vehicle Description
Pontiac first introduced the GTO as an optional package on its
Tempest model in 1964. Credited with starting the Muscle Car rage,
the GTO moved on the become its own model in 1965, with all major
automakers quickly introducing a model to challenge its success.
With an emphasis on street racing; the GTO was a clear front-runner
among muscle cars. in 1968, Pontiac restyled the GTO, providing a
more curvaceous body with semi fastback styling. New design
features included horizontally aligned headlights, hidden wipers
and optional hidden headlights. The '68 GTO's design was a
significant departure from the model's first-generation styling but
was extremely well received. For the 1969 model year, small changes
were made including a slight grill and taillight revision, rear
side marker lamp changes and the ignition key being moved to the
steering column. Also in 1969, Pontiac wanted to create a high
performance, lower priced, version of the GTO that would compete
with Plymouth's Road Runner. Taking a basic GTO and adding the Ram
Air 400ci V8, Rally II wheels, Hurst Shifter, wider tires, unique
decals and a rear spoiler (all at the cost of $332), the GTO Judge
was born.
This true 1969 GTO Judge is the result of a 2-year frame-off
restoration where nothing on the car was overlooked. Verified by
PHS documentation, as well as Vintage Vehicle Services of Canada,
this GTO Judge is the real deal. It's gleaming Carousel Red
exterior with black vinyl top, with equally impressive chrome on
the outside, carries you into its stunning black interior. Powered
by a matching-numbers 400ci/366hp Ram Air III V8 tied to a 3-speed
Turbo Hydromatic automatic transmission, this Judge fires right up
and is ready to roll. As popularity of late '60s GTOs, especially
the Judge, continue to rise, it is becoming more and more difficult
to find a collector-worthy example on the market today. This '69
would be a terrific additional to any collection.
Unless stated otherwise, mileage shown on odometer is exempt and
unknown if original.
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