Vehicle Description
This 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible is a beautifully restored muscle
car with great options and southern history! When Pontiac's lead
engineer John Delorean (yes, that Delorean) and PMD's General
Manager Pete Estes devised an idea of selling the
performance-oriented GTO option package on Pontiac's Tempest
LeMans, few could have envisioned how revolutionary of an idea it
was and would eventually become. See, if you wanted to go fast in
the early 1960s, you essentially had 2 options a small car with a
small engine or a big car with a big engine. In fact, Pontiac's
parent company General Motors limited the size of engines that
could be placed in the mid-size A-Body platform. To skirt GM's
draconian limitation, Pontiac initially offered the GTO as a
limited release option package rather than its own separate model.
The GTO package's recipe of placing Pontiac's large 389 Cubic Inch
V8 in a mid-size body would be replicated by virtually every marque
across the American automotive industry, launching the muscle car
era. After experiencing impressive success, General Motors raised
their cubic inch limit and the GTO would become its its own
standalone model under the Pontiac umbrella. On September 21, 1967,
Pontiac debuted its completely redesigned 1968 GTO, featuring a
brand new look up front. Perhaps the most noticible changes
occurred to front bumper now equipped with a brand new
steel-reinforced rubber "Endura" nose. Pontiac also restyled the
grille in 1968 and began offering optional vacuum-operated
"Hide-Away" headlights. The windshield wipers were also tucked away
from view, a feature that became standard across all Pontiacs in
1968. The interiors were also updated and were more plush than
General Motors' entry-level offerings, featuring better quality and
more ornate upholstery along with woodgrain accents. With its
innovative new looks and features, the 1968 Pontiac GTO was named
Motor Trend's 1968 Car of the Year winning the "Golden Caliper"
award. Powering this '68 GTO is a replacement 400 Cubic Inch V8
engine fed by a single 4 barrel carburetor. The 400 V8 is backed by
a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic Transmission that is shifted via
the nifty His/Her shifter. Exhaust exits this Pontiac's powerplant
via a dual exhaust setup that generates a fantastic throaty sound
out the rear tailpipes. This Pontiac muscle car comes loaded with
wonderful options! With power brakes, bringing this 1968 GTO to a
complete stop is made much easier and the dual master cylinder
provides for much more reliable stopping power. Power steering is
another welcome addition to this '68 Pontiac GTO since it makes
squeezing in and out of tight parking spaces a total breeze,
whether you're at the local car show or ice cream shop. You'll be
able to keep the rubber to the pavement since this GTO Convertible
is equipped with a Safe-T-Track positraction rear differential. The
black vinyl power convertible top is in fantastic condition and it
goes up and down with the simple flick of a switch. Riding on a set
of BFGoodrich raised letter Radial T/A tires mounted on Rally II
wheels, this 1968 GTO Convertible has a great look and even better
ride. The body of this '68 GTO has been refinished in Starlight
Black paint that completes the exterior look of the car. The
interior of this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible is stunning! The
front bucket seats and rear bench seat have been reupholstered in
gorgeous black vinyl. The black carpeting, center console, door
panels, padded dash, and steering wheel are all in wonderful shape
as well and appear to retain a nice stock look. This '68 GTO
Convertible is also outfitted with a tilt steering column which
makes for a much more comfortable driving experience.
Instrumentation includes a 120 MPH speedometer, 8,000 RPM
tachometer, and gasoline gauge, along with indicator lights for oil
pressure, engine temperature, and generator charging. The dash is
completed with various controls, climate controls, a locking
glovebox, and a retro-style AM/FM/Cassette entertainment system.
Whether you're buying your very first classic muscle car or you're
adding to GTO collection, this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible would
make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*400 Cu. In. V8 NOM
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*TH400 Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Southern History
*Black Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Starlight Black Exterior
*Black Vinyl Bucket Seats w/ Console
*Safe-T-Track Rear Differential
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 22,387 Miles
