Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
242379Z119153
Estimate:
$ 80,000 - $ 90,000 US
The musclecar craze of the 1960s started with the Pontiac GTO.
"Hold the clutch down tight, rev it up to go, you're about to do
business with my mighty GTO....There's no match �cause none can
catch my GTO," are just a few of the words sung by Jan and Dean on
the Drag City album for the song, "My Mighty GTO." What started as
an option package on the Tempest, went on to shape an entire
generation of high performance machines. Today, the letters GTO
command much respect. From the original Tri-power '64 to the
ultra-rare '71 Judge convertible, the GTO nameplate will increase
the heart rate of any true enthusiast.
The Judge, as the highest-level performance GTO, is revered as the
ultimate musclecar from Pontiac. By 1969, cars like the Hemi Road
Runner, SS 396 Chevelle, 390 SC/Rambler, 428 CJ Mustang, and even
Pontiac's own Firebird were stealing GTO sales. Pontiac responded
with a high-profile car to stop the decline. With a name inspired
by the hit TV show "Laugh In," the Judge was the ultimate GTO.
Bright paint, hot graphics, a 60-inch wide rear spoiler, and Ram
Air engine made the Judge hard to beat. The '69 Judge was an
instant advertising and marketing success as Pontiac would go on to
sell 6,725 Judge Hardtops along with 108 convertibles.
Originally built at the Fremont Plant, this 1969 Pontiac GTO
"Judge" Coupe was shipped to Louis Frahm Pontiac in Downey,
California. The odometer shows 5,959 miles. This motorcar is
powered by its 400-cid, 366-hp V-8 engine and the optional upgraded
GTO Judge four-speed Muncie Manual Transmission ($184.80 option).
Another rare feature of this vehicle is the optional hidden
headlamps. This 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is fully documented with PHS
papers and a copy of the original GM Build Sheet and Window
Sticker.
This Judge was previously the recipient of a full
body-off-the-frame restoration. This vehicle was originally
assembled and currently retains the "Judge Package" option
including: 400-cid, 366-hp V-8 Ram Air III engine, Rally II wheels,
ride and handling package, hood ram air inlet including cable
controls, black out grille, rear spoiler, Judge Identification
Decals and Striping ($337.02 option) and the T-Hurst Shifter.
Other options selected and retained on this vehicle include: 361
Safe-T-Track Differential-HD ($63.19 option), 382 Push Button Radio
($61.09 option), 414 Retractable Headlamps ($52.66 option), 431
Deluxe Seat Belts and Front Shoulder ($12.64 option), 444 Rally
Gauge Cluster and Tach ($84.26 option), 472 Console ($55.82
option), 501 Power Steering ($105.32), 554 Soft Ray Glass
Windshield ($26.33 option), 631 Floor Mats ($6.85 option), and its
original color of TR58 Carousel Red. As a top of the line product,
the Judge would carry over options and accessories from other
models which are also retained on this example: deluxe steering
wheel, dual exhaust, brake pedal trim, recessed windshield wipers,
power windows, and courtesy/glovebox/ash tray lamps. Included with
this vehicle is a copy of the Original Window Sticker, copy of the
Original Build Sheet, Pontiac Historical Society documentation,
jack and spare tire.
The condition of this car is nothing short of outstanding and has
benefited from thorough restoration. The quality of the Carousel
Red paint has been finished to a factory new look and appears
exceptionally well being polished to show finish. The Endura
plastic nose is excellent in terms of fit and condition, as are the
optional hideaway headlight doors. The body panels are straight,
overall workmanship and fit has been completed to a very high
level. All stainless-steel trim is in excellent condition and
damage free, as are all chrome surfaces which shine brightly being
restored to showroom standards.
