Vehicle Description
Few will argue that the 1967 Pontiac GTO is not a gorgeous car.
Even among GTO fans, the '67 stands out as a high water mark in
terms of styling. This sleek burgundy hardtop is a great driver
that offers several desirable options and upgrades that earn it a
spot on most enthusiasts' short list of cars to own before they
die.
Originally code M-1 Plum Mist, the restorer refinished it with a
slightly more red shade of burgundy that seemingly glows when the
light hits it just right. The result is an unusual and super clean
Goat that has a traditional look that speaks a little more loudly
than the original hue. And with a good-looking paint job like that,
you need to make sure the little stuff is right, and on this car
it's the details and the quality that make it stand out. From the
laser-straight quarter panels, to the tight panel gaps, to the
restored trim and badges, this car is all about getting the little
stuff right. It's got some time on it, but that does nothing to
diminish the look and the gold undertones of the paint really
accentuate the curving rear quarter panels and hood scoop. Up
front, the stacked headlights and split grille are Pontiac
trademarks, with wire mesh inserts that recall European sports cars
that inspired the GTO. In back, a bright chrome bumper, slotted
taillights, and a small GTO badge leave no question about the car's
identity, even though Pontiac intentionally kept the look
low-key.
The Parchment interior is an excellent choice when contrasting with
the burgundy exterior, and gives the car a dash of character that
simple black or white wouldn't have captured and it is the car's
original interior choice. According to the PHS documents that
accompany the car, this is an original bucket seat/console car, and
the seats are in excellent condition with that soft glow that only
Pontiac managed with their Parchment interiors. Other cool options
include a center console with dual-gate shifter (known as the "His
and Hers shifter), an AM radio, and factory A/C that blows cold
thanks to an R134a refrigerant upgrade. The woodgrain appliques are
in good condition with no peeling or fading (they are, after all,
just decals), and the matching wood steering wheel is in excellent
shape. This GTO also offers a neatly finished trunk with correct
mat and what might just be the original redline spare tire.
The engine is a period-correct YZ-coded 400 cubic inch V8, and
looks quite stock but is not the original powerplant. Pontiac
Turquoise engine enamel makes it look right and turning the key
reveals that all 360 horsepower have shown up ready to rock. The
A/C system has been converted to r134a refrigerant, and is neatly
installed with the hoses run through the fender to keep things tidy
and there's an open-element air cleaner up top. Satin black used on
the fenders and firewall provides a great background for the bright
Pontiac Turquoise engine and it wisely stays pretty close to the
original specs, although there are long-tube headers and a dual
exhaust system. A hydromagnetic automatic transmission (only
available in a GTO) links to a 12-bolt rear end and there are new
shocks fore and aft. There's also a recent gas tank and power
steering, just in case you were looking for more practical reasons
to fall in love. Simple steel wheels with wire wheel covers are an
unusual but correct choice, and a set of redline radials complete
the look.
With full PHS documents and an owner's manual, this is a gorgeous
GTO you can drive without worries. Call today!