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1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop
GM completely refreshed the A-Body platform on which the GTO rides
for 1968. It was a welcome change, leaving behind the boxiness of
the 1964-67 models in favor of the softer, curvier Coke bottle
style popularized in the later part of the '60s. Pontiac's styling
department also went to town on the GTO, setting it far apart from
the competition. The biggest innovation to the GTO's look was the
introduction of the revolutionary Endura Bumper, a GTO
exclusive.
Up for auction is a 1968 Pontiac GTO showing 39,050 miles, but the
true miles are unknown. The car presents on just this side of barn
find condition with some rust but a relatively complete interior.
There is, however, the numbers matching 400 under the hood.
Exterior
The car is painted Meridian Turquoise and it's mostly dull with
plenty of surface rust panels, especially horizontal facing areas
such as the roof and decklid. We note some rust through on the left
rear corner. The rear bumper, which also houses the tail lights,
will need to be replated and the rocker trim is all in place. Dual
intake scoops top the hood which has a center lift that blends into
the Pontiac beak up front, splitting the grille and housing a quad
headlight set up. The GTO rides on 14-inch steel wheels.
Interior
Teal door panels show age with some discoloration, worn kick
panels, and some missing pieces, however their GTO emblems are
present. Front bucket seats are mostly intact with wear on the
driver's seat including the piping and a tear in the vinyl. The
passenger seat and rear bench show age and the teal loop carpet
below will definitely need a refresh The dash pad is cracked and
the headliner is barely hanging on and torn. A simulated woodgrain
faceplate backs round gauges and metallic knobs in the instrument
cluster, all showing some patina. In the center console, the epic
dual gate Hurst His and Hers shifter allows "him" to shift and
"her" to enjoy the convenience of an automatic transmission.
Drivetrain
It's dusty and dirty, but it has the numbers matching 400ci V8
under the hood rated at 350 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel
carburetor. Behind it, a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission
sending power to the 10 bolt rear axle. Drum brakes are employed
front and rear.
Undercarriage
Dual exhaust leave the 400 and travel through stock style mufflers
while the suspension is a 4 link with coil springs in back and an
independent coil spring arrangement up front.
Drive-Ability
This legend of the muscle car world cranks but does not start and
presents as a restorable classic with decent bones.
242378B116730
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
8-1968
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
116730-Sequential Unit Number
Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license
number AY-000243-L
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