Vehicle Description
This 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is a strikingly beautiful, PHS
documented muscle car with fantastic options! In the early 1960s,
American car buyers who were seeking high performance automobiles
were stuck with limited options; they could buy a big full-size car
with big motor, a smaller compact-style car with a smaller motor,
or they could look at buying a sportier foreign import. The other
option for American motorheads was swapping a hopped up motor into
a smaller car to achieve more performance thanks to the higher
engine output and lighter weight body. That all changed in 1964
when the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, with engineer
John DeLorean and General Manager Pete Estes at the helm, came out
with the GTO option package on its intermediately-sized Tempest
LeMans A-Body platform. The GTO's standard equipment included a
hopped-up 389 V8, 3 speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter,
and several dressed up items, and optional equipment included a
Muncie 4 speed manual transmission, limited-slip "Safe-T-Track"
rear differential, and an even hotter "Tri-Power" intake comprised
of three dual-barrel carburetors. While the folks at Pontiac had
high hopes for the GTO package, few could have ever expected that
the GTO would kick off the Muscle Car Era of the 1960s and early
70s where virtually every American automaker attempted to replicate
the high-performance GTO. As the years progressed, Pontiac would
spin off the GTO into its own distinct model and its popularity
continued to rise. By 1967, the beloved "Goat" as it would be
nicknamed, was largely a re-trimmed '66. Up front, the grille
featured a new aluminum mesh design that elevated it above the more
basic Pontiac models. Down the sides, new enlarged rocker panel
trim gave the '67 GTO a major bump in curb appeal above its
predecessor as well. The tail end was also re-worked a bit with
perhaps the most notable update being the taillights that shifted
away from the thin horizontal slit design used in 1966 to a new
setup consisting of twin sets of a pair of stacked slots. Of
course, the biggest update occurring to the 1967 Pontiac GTO was
the shift away from the 389 V8 to an even bigger 400 cubic inch V8.
In total, Pontiac produced a mere 9,517 GTO Convertibles in 1967
which makes this particular example quite a rare piece of muscle
car history. This GTO comes to us after spending over 10 years in
the loving hands of an east coast based collector who clearly took
great care of this Pontiac muscle car. Powering this '67 GTO is a
Numbers Matching 400 Cubic Inch V8 engine fed by a single 4 barrel
carburetor that together were said to have created 335 horsepower
when new. The 400 V8 is backed by a Numbers Matching Hydra-Matic 3
speed automatic transmission that makes this classic Pontiac muscle
car a joy to drive, especially with the his/her shifter. Exhaust
exits this Pontiac GTO's powerplant via a dual exhaust setup that
create a terrific throaty sound out of the rear tailpipes. This '67
GTO Convertible is absolutely loaded with options! With power
brakes, bringing this GTO to a complete stop is much easier
especially with all that horsepower under the hood. This 1967
Pontiac also comes equipped with power steering which is another
welcome addition on any classic muscle car since it makes squeezing
into a tight parking space at the local car show feel almost
effortless. You'll be able to keep the rubber to the pavement since
this '67 GTO Convertible comes outfitted with a Safe-T-Track
limited slip rear differential. The black vinyl power convertible
top is in fantastic shape and it goes up and down with ease with
the simple flick of a switch. When the convertible top is down, it
tucks neatly below the matching vinyl boot. Riding on a set of
redline radial tires mounted on Rally II wheels, this 1967 GTO has
a fantastic look and even better ride. The body of this 1967 GTO
Convertible has been correctly refinished in Burgundy paint that
completes the exterior look of this gorgeous muscle car. The
interior of this 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is absolutely
stunning! The front bucket seats and rear bench seat have been
correctly reupholstered in black vinyl that give this muscle car a
truly upscale look and feel. The matching black door panels, black
carpeting, woodgrain trimmed center console and instrument cluster,
steering wheel, and padded dash are all in fantastic shape as well
and appear to retain a nice stock look. You'll be able to stay cool
while cruising thanks to factory air conditioning system which is a
welcome option on any classic muscle car. The instrument cluster is
equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, fuel gauge, and clock, as well
as indicator lights for engine temperature, battery charging, and
oil pressure. The dash is finished off with controls for the A/C,
an AM/FM radio, locking glovebox, and grab bar. Whether you're
buying your very first classic car or you're adding to your
existing muscle car collection, this 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
would make an excellent addition. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*Numbers Matching 400 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Numbers Matching Hydra-Matic 3 Speed Automatic w/ His/Her
Shifter
*Power Steering & Brakes
*Safe-T-Track Limited Slip Differential
*Black Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Factory Air Conditioning
*Correct Burgundy Exterior
*Correct Black Bucket Seat Interior w/ Center Console
*Redline Radial Tires on Rally Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 5,765 Miles
