Vehicle Description
When it comes to collectible cars, the criteria by which we judge a
vehicle can vary from person to person. However, almost all
enthusiasts can agree that authenticity counts for a great deal.
That's why, when a car like this numbers-matching 1969 Pontiac GTO
Judge comes along with its official Pontiac Historic Services
documentation, the verdict is a unanimous mix of awe and
excitement. Fully repainted in its original Carousel Red, the
muscular lines of this Judge present a compelling case for why this
GTO may just be the G.O.A.T. of Goats.
Inside, we find a stock and correctly outfitted interior, featuring
an inviting Parchment and black motif, complemented by a touch of
woodgrain trim along the dash. A three-pod Rally gauge cluster sits
front and center of the power-assisted (and rare) wooden
three-spoke steering wheel, featuring (from left to right) a
multi-purpose fuel/oil/temperature readout, a big 140 mph
speedometer, and a unique and equally large analog clock closest to
the passenger side. If you're unfamiliar with the GTO, you might be
asking yourself, "But where is the tach?" You need only look just
above the dashboard and out the windshield to find an ingenious
hood-mounted 8,000 rpm external tachometer, which not only looks
unbelievably cool but makes it that much easier to keep your eyes
on the fast-approaching road while still being able to hit that
perfect 1-2 shift courtesy of a Hurst T-bar handle. The factory
console and matching carpets and Vintage brand air conditioning add
a touch of comfort. At the same time, the original AM radio remains
on display, because, if we're honest, you'll never get tired of
listening to that rumble emanating from the dual exhaust just
beneath you anyway.
Under that dual nostril, we find a clean engine bay, home to a
functional Ram Air system. Beneath that curiously clever
air-cleaner power package, we find a numbers-matching 400
cubic-inch Ram Air III V-8 engine. Topped with a single four-barrel
Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, this mighty motor made use of a
10.75:1 compression ratio to pump out an advertised 366 horsepower
and 445 pound-feet of torque. That prodigious power is routed
through a numbers-matching Muncie four-speed manual transmission
before being sent out to the original factory ten-bolt Safe-T-Trak
rear end. Thanks to Positraction, those ponies are transferred to
the pavement via a set of correct 15-inch Rally II wheels shod in
staggered BFGoodrich tires measuring 245/60R-15. In contrast, a
narrower 235/60R-15 set handles steering duties up front while
simultaneously adding to this GTO's aggressive muscle car
stance.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Authentic GTO Judge
• PHS Certified
• Numbers Matching Ram Air III V8
• Numbers Matching Muncie 4 Speed
• Functional Ram Air Hood
• Correct Carousel Red Repaint
• Correct Parchment Vinyl Interior
• Hurst Shifter
• Rally Dash
• Hood Tach
• Vintage AC
• Power Steering
• Power Brakes
• Front Disc Brakes
• Safe T Track Rear
• Receipts
• Rare and Real Car
Riding on a heavy-duty suspension upgraded with higher-rate springs
and stiffer shocks, this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge was capable of
cornering markedly better than the base model, while a set of power
brakes featuring front discs reins in speed at a moment's notice.
While deliberating on which Golden Age muscle car is the best will
likely end in a deadlock, there is no debate that this
PHS-certified, numbers-matching authentic Judge will go a long way
to endow its next owner with life, liberty, and especially the
pursuit of happiness. And in the court of public opinion, the only
thing you'll be guilty of (provided you keep your eye on the
speedometer) is inspiring fits of jealousy anywhere you go behind
the wheel of this undeniably amazing and rare machine. Don't wait,
call today!
