Vehicle Description
-Patriot Blue with Blue/Red and Yellow stripes, Black vinyl
interior with Black carpeting, 428 cubic-inch (7.0 liter) "Royal
Bobcat" engine, 4-speed transmission, Excellent restored condition,
Car and Driver road-tested the 428 CI powered car with the
Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 3.55 gears. It could do 0-60 MPH
in 5.2 seconds, 0-100 in 12.9 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in 13.8
seconds at 104 mph.
When working for Pontiac, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and Russ Gee
were responsible for the GTO's creation. It involved transforming
the upcoming second-generation Pontiac Tempest into a sporty car,
with a larger 389 cu in (6.4 L) Pontiac V8 engine from the
full-sized Pontiac Grand Prix hardtop coupe in place of the
standard 326 cu in (5.3 L) V8. By promoting the big-engine option
as a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the youth
market which had also been recognized by Ford Motor Company's Lee
Iacocca.
General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more
curvaceous, semi-fastback styling, Pontiac abandoned the familiar
vertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout, but
made hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealed
headlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop was
replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge
extending rearward, a unique feature was the body-color Endura
front bumper. The Pontiac GTO was now in the muscle car records
books and muscle car history.
A new model called "The Judge" was introduced. The name came from a
comedy routine, "Here Come de Judge", used repeatedly on the Rowan
& Martin's Laugh-In TV show. Advertisements used slogans like "All
rise for the Judge" and "The Judge can be bought". As originally
conceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of features
to make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner. The package
was more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the Ram Air
400 engine, Rally II wheels without trim rings, Hurst shifter (with
a unique T-shaped handle), wider tires, various decals, and a rear
spoiler.
This GTO Judge clone was found and purchased by Dr. M. Jove,
Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jove, a is well-known collector with an
affinity for collectible automobiles. His in-house restoration team
has left no stone unturned during their restorations. Therefore, on
offer is a Pontiac GTO Judge clone that is exceptional in every
respect.
Offered for a fraction of an original-restored GTO Judge, this GTO
Judge is sure to please both on the road and show fields.
