Vehicle Description
This 1964 Pontiac GTO hardtop is the first year for this muscle car
legend, and this one was born with an awesomely aggressive color
combo. And because this coupe is so significant, they took the time
to give it a comprehensive restoration that was completed only
about 60 miles ago. So this one has an award-ready fresh style
everywhere from its Tri-Power V8 to the working AM radio.
We all love telling the story of how the first-ever Pontiac GTO was
a bit of a secret car. They violated GM's rules about the largest
motors in lighter cars. But as much as stealthy as the creation
was, the person who ordered this one knew exactly what it was.
After all, Starlight Black is a truly sinister color befitting of
the coupe that would launch the muscle car segment. In fact, we
have the PHS (Pontiac Historic Services) documentation that shows
this one is wearing its correct color combo, and it tells us a lot
more about how this was on day one. We'll get into more of those
details in a moment, but right now, it's good to appreciate the
level of investment that has gone into what you see today. This GTO
is fresh from a restoration that made sure the panels are straight,
the gaps are even, the glass is clear, the weather-stripping is
fresh, and the doors close with confidence. So the high gloss black
loves to highlight a full quality presentation. And as sinister as
this car might appear, there are still plenty of bright spots. The
chrome looks amazing on the Wide-Track front end, hood vents, rear
bumper, and all the correct badging. It has a true vintage style,
right down to the spinner hubcaps and redline tires.
Those tires are also a hint at the factory-correct full red
interior. We love this look because red and black are the two best
colors on a powerful car, and this one delivers them both in the
best way. And because they made such a solid investment inside,
you'll love keeping all the windows down on this pillar-less
hardtop. The fresh upholstery, plush carpet, taut headliner, smooth
dash, and intricate door panels are part of great-looking
fundamentals. It really is a detail-oriented presentation, right
down to the working clock, dome light, and AM radio. And while this
has the correct badging everywhere from the floor mats to above the
glovebox, the real reason you know it's a true GTO is the tingle of
performance you get when slipping into the bucket seat. The
thin/grippy steering wheel, floor shifter, and machine-turned gauge
panel are all there to get your heart pumping a little faster.
The 389 cubic-inch V8 in the engine bay is what started the
revolution. This car features its year-correct block and it's
properly dressed in the Pontiac light blue block and shiny valve
covers. But that's not what really caught your attention. Instead,
you and everyone else will be marveling at the optional
triple-deuce carburetor setup. And those PHS Docs show this is a
Tri-Power car from the factory! With an engine bay that looks this
well presented, it should be no surprise that this GTO fires up
eagerly. The four-speed manual transmission gives you full control,
and the dual exhaust gives a growl that did make people think there
was a tiger under the hood. The big V8 was all about moving this
coupe around with some serious authority. But you can see in all
the pictures, including the undercarriage, that this one looks like
it hasn't turned a wheel in aggression since its restoration. So
such a fresh car is great for the shows, too.
Here's a first-year GTO with its correct motor and big investments
into keeping it looking and feeling great. This is turn-key ready
to be a head-turner wherever you go. Call today!!!
