Vehicle Description
1967 Pontiac GTO Coupe
It was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, and since Ferrari had not
patented the name in North America, it was free to use. Although
many believe that GTO stands for Gran Turismo Omologato, ("grand
tourer homologated"). Pontiac enthusiasts contend it stands for
"Pontiac Grand Tempest Option".
For consignment, and your eye candy enjoyment, a Resto-Mod version
of the 1967 Pontiac GTO with a build book and its PHS
documentation. It has been 12 years in the making, but it was worth
the wait as now its complete and ready to do some ground pounding
and showing off. Signet Gold paint, Boyd Coddington wheels, and a
consigner stated 408 cubes with plenty of mods for even more
performance, we look like a way back machine... Only doing so in
real style and massive power!
Exterior
This writer's favorite version of the venerable GTO, the Pontiac
division got it all right this year. Stacked dual headlights framed
with pristine mirror-like bezels flank the iconic split grille with
signal lights and GTO badging, and a lower bumper with nary a mark
or dimple on it. Looking down the line towards the rear we can see
only straight steel, well minded gaps, and miles of Signet Gold
paint covering broken up by a lower stainless rocker cover thanks
to all the former rust being cut out and remediated. On the front
quarters are angled ever thinning decal stripes in just a shade of
darker gold. A long straight scooped hood backs up to clean glass
all around all framed by shiny polished trim. Moving to the back a
long laser straight trunk lid curves downward to the foursome of
horizontal thin rear tail light clusters, and more gorgeous framing
of chromed trim and a snappy rear bumper. Lest we forget, an all
steel top also in Signet gold, covers the passengers and presents
with all crystal clear glass. Our consignor notes that much of the
chrome is factory original and rechromed and the stainless
trimmings are restored original parts. Throw in some 17-inch Boyd
Coddington polished surfers cross-esque 5 spokes and wrap them in
225/55R127 rubber in front and 235/55R167 on back and we are ready
to live it up in 1967 style. Go goat!
Interior
You can take this interior to the bank in black...the vinyl is just
beautifully redone, well preserved and pristine. Door panels, front
low back tuck and roll vinyl buckets and the rear bench are like
new. A wood applique topper covers the center console which races
through the front buckets making room for a Hurst manual shifter
and goes forward to hide under the original dash. The dash itself
has a wood applique front with sweet inset sweep circular gauges,
some knobs and pulls in chrome and a retro modern AM/FM cassette
radio. The top of the dash is padded black vinyl and is nearly
perfect. A factory 3 spoke wood rimmed steering wheel fronts the
applique. Black carpet floods the floors along with carpeted
Pontiac embossed mats in gold accenting. The headliner is perfect
in charcoal gray and it has a working interior light in the center.
Life just does not get any better with this snappy restored and
rebuilt interior. Add goat bleating here!
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a snazzy monster rebuilt 408ci mill, circa 1972.
This consignor stated this mill puts out 475hp however there is no
documentation, so we will take his word for it. The mill has Wenzel
aluminum heads and a quick fuel 750cfm 4-barrel carburetor on top.
The hoses are all supple and shiny, and no corrosion on any parts
is seen. A 4-speed manual Muncie M20 tranny is on back and has a
Hayes aluminum flywheel and Centerforce clutch. Backing this all up
is a 12 bolt posi trac rear axle with 3.42 gears from an Oldsmobile
W30 that make this runner have the ability to get down the road in
two shakes of a lamb's tail, (or is it a goat's?!).
Undercarriage
Very clean rust-free frame and floor pans are noted underneath with
the frame,radiator support and all supporting steel having been
powder coated. The 2-1/2-inch exhaust runs from stern to bow and is
in excellent condition and runs rearward from a set of Doug's
Headers. Power disk brakes courtesy CPP are on all 4 corners and
the car has a muffler delete for some extra growl. Independent coil
springs are upfront and a 4 link with coil springs are oil back.
The suspension features lowering springs and spindles.
Drive-Ability
Our muscle car aficionado took the wheel and gave a 3 thumbs up to
this car as to its drive-ability. It lit right up, idled smoothly,
and took off like a bolt of lightning. He reported it handled well,
came to a quick stop, and was comfortable to drive. This goat will
"butt" in at any chance it gets. He found as functions working as
they should be at the time of the drive.
This goat has had a complete makeover and now borders on rest-mod
status. It has been spending its time garaged, and used but then
put away nicely. Fab exterior paint with a glowing gold shine, a
super duper engine, well done with a 4-barrel carb, and a 4-speed
drivetrain, we now have a whole different animal in our Hallowed
Halls of Classic Auto Mall. Im butting in line for this one.
242177G115735
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
17-2 Door Coupe
7-1967
G-Framingham, MA Assy Plant
115735-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
02A-1st Week February
ST 67 24217-1967 GTO 2 Door Coupe
BDY FRA4959-Framingham Body #
TR 223B-Black Vinyl
PNT GG-Signet Gold
2L-4 Speed Manual
R-Rear Seat Speaker
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
