Vehicle Description
What do you get when you take the GTO and turn it up to 11? Maybe
something like this '67 GTO hardtop. It packs a 535 CI aluminum big
block, a 4-speed, a gorgeous interior, and the right hardware to
make it scary fast YET streetable. If you like the idea of a GTO
that takes no prisoners, this incredible red Goat won't
disappoint.
The red paint is bright and beautifully applied, but it's really
the stance that grabs your attention first. There's no mistaking
the GTO DNA at work here, from the stacked headlights and mesh
grilles to the beautiful Coke-bottle shape. The paint is indeed
worthy of scrutiny, a beautiful show-quality finish that's deep and
lustrous and is exactly the right color to grab everyone's
attention as you cruise into the show. There are plenty of trick
details, ranging from the custom hood scoop that clears the monster
engine but still looks enough like the original scoop. You'll also
note that the GTO badges are actually painted on, a trick that only
becomes visible upon close examination. All the factory chrome and
stainless trim remains intact, so it has a very correct look, but
nobody's going to mistake this for a stocker.
The beautiful Parchment bucket seat interior has plenty of
race-grade hardware, but at the same time, it was obviously built
for the street. All the soft parts are new and correct
reproductions, so it looks right, although the red "GTO"
embroidered on each headrest is a nice touch. There's also a
4-point roll bar behind the seats which provides the perfect place
to anchor the 4-point harnesses. But make no mistake, this is a
street car, so it also has cold A/C, a powerful
AM/FM/satellite/iPod/Bluetooth stereo system, power windows, and a
tilt steering column. The factory gauges are joined by a set of
Auto Meter dials tucked under the dash and there's a trick Hurst
Pro shifter between the seats. That red box is the control system
for the FAST fuel injection system, and if you look closely, you'll
also see the switch for the Gear Vendors overdrive unit. The trunk
is fully customized with more parchment panels as well as a custom
'BAAD GOAT' emblem which adds a custom touch.
The hardware is what truly makes this car special, and the 535
cubic inch Poncho under the hood is extremely impressive. Built by
Kauffman Racing Equipment, it's an all-aluminum block filled with a
Bryant steel crank, Lunati rods, and a set of Ross aluminum
pistons. There's an Edelbrock hi-rise intake up top, which is home
to the FAST fuel injection system that makes it feel a lot more
streetable than its specifications would indicate. Everything is
race quality, from the braided steel lines to the big electric fans
keeping it cool. Of course, there's plenty of polished aluminum and
chrome to dress things up a bit, but we're pretty sure everyone's
jaws will drop just from the hardware itself. The transmission is a
built TH400 3-speed automatic linked to the aforementioned
overdrive unit, while a Ford 9-inch is filled with a Detroit
locker, 4.11 gears, and 31-spline Moser axles. A custom front
suspension uses A-arms and coil-overs, as well as power
rack-and-pinion steering, while the rear is a 4-link setup. There's
a Wilwood disc brake at all four corners and the exhaust system
uses custom dumps just ahead of the rear tires. One-off Boyd
Coddington wheels add an industrial look and carry 215/55/17 front
and giant 305/45/18 rear drag radials.
This is race car performance packaged as a street car, and thanks
to the wonders of fuel injection, you'll be shocked by how well it
works. Better still, it's all wrapped in show-quality bodywork that
will make everyone stop and stare.