Vehicle Description
All too often we get caught up in pedigrees and values when we talk
about old cars, losing sight of the core of the hobby: having fun
in a super-cool, good-looking, fun-to-drive classic car. This
real-deal 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible is one of those classics. It
doesn't have a matching numbers engine and isn't a trailer queen
that needs to be hermetically sealed away to shield it from the
earth's atmosphere. However, it does have a thundering built-up 400
V8 power, a quick-shifting 5-speed manual, a power convertible top,
and a gorgeous blue-on-blue presentation that's to die for.
Dialed-in icons like this are really what the hobby should be all
about, so we're very proud to offer this flashy droptop.
The slick Tyrol Blue metallic paint was sprayed not too long ago to
a top driver-quality standard that still shines up incredibly well
today, giving this droptop an elegant and commanding presence out
on the street. It's a very fun and vibrant color, not too dark and
not too bright, but rather a classic shade that demands attention
wherever it goes. You will find it utterly impossible to keep a low
profile in this car and every place you stop, you'll find people
are anxious to talk to you. Sound like fun? It is. And when they
get up close, they'll find a pretty darned nice car, too, with
great gaps, straight bodywork, and all the right GTO ingredients.
That includes the small hood scoop, mesh grille inserts, the
stacked headlights and contrasting quad taillights, and, of course,
all the correct badges that scream GTO, including that desirable
Hurst emblem out back that let's everyone know that this droptop is
ready to throw down anytime. The 1967 models are arguably the
best-looking GTOs of all-time, and we won't argue the point,
especially when they come outfitted with shiny chrome and
brightwork from end-to-end, including the lower-body molding, wheel
arch trim, and commanding bumpers fore and aft. There's also new
weather stripping on the doors and trunk, and that black
convertible power top looks great whether it's on or stored
underneath it's dark blue boot cover.
The beautifully restored blue bucket seat interior looks pretty
much the way the factory intended, with a grown-up look and feel
that matches the exterior paint wonderfully. Reproduction seat
covers capture the tailored look that made Ponchos of this era so
special, and there are fresh door panels and new carpets to make it
look like it did in 1967. The wood-rimmed wheel and handsome center
console adorned with wood applique give it the sporting European
feel that the GTO was trying to emulate, and that tall Hurst
shifter is linked to an upgraded Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox, the
only transmission you want in your performance Pontiac. The factory
instruments appear to be original and great condition ahead of the
driver, augmented with a trio of auxiliary units underneath, and a
giant AutoMeter tachometer to the right of the center console. A
Kenwood AM/FM/AUX radio was neatly fitted into the
woodgrain-adorned dash, powering upgraded speakers in the kick
panels along with a giant subwoofer in the trunk, and a modern A/C
unit was installed underneath the dash as well, rounding out the
cabin's creature comforts. Out back, the rear seat look practically
untouched, while the big trunk houses was fully insulated with
sound-deadening materials and a correct vinyl mat.
The 400 V8 under the hood isn't original to the car, but it sure
makes GTO-like sounds and packs plenty of performance to move all
that Poncho metal with relative ease. Built by the pros at
ProFormance Unlimited in Florida report a 475HP rating from the
feisty block, which comes augmented with Edelbrock aluminum heads,
a healthy cam, Holley 4-barrel, Edelbrock aluminum intake,
long-tube headers, and an MSD ignition. Dressed in black Pontiac
valve covers and a chrome air cleaner, the block itself is a thing
of beauty, punctuated with a polished billet V-belt system up front
that manages the mounted polished accessories and matches the big
aluminum radiator with its two auxiliary cooling fans. Power
4-wheel disc brakes make for great stopping prowess, while power
steering allows for laid-back cruises with one hand on the wheel,
and the impressive soundtrack comes via an H-pipe Flowmaster dual
exhaust system with electric cut-outs. The chassis is very clean
and features front and rear sway bars, upgraded shocks and springs,
and the quick-shifting Tremec 5-speed gearbox mated to a
performance clutch spins a heavy-duty 10-bolt rear end out back
filled with 3.42 gears inside. Flashy American Racing chrome wheels
finish the killer look and carry 245/45/17 performance radials that
fill the fenders perfectly.
Offered with a thick binder full of build receipts, owner's logs,
along with its original owner's manuals, original warranty card,
and PHS docs, this GOAT is loaded with as many docs as it has
ponies. Dialed-in and ready to enjoy today, it won't last long.
Call today!