Vehicle Description
Pontiac GTOs have been blue-chip investments for more than three
decades, but if you would rather drive and enjoy it, then perhaps
this 1967 Pontiac GTO hardtop is a smarter choice. No, it's not a
trailer queen, but a nicely rendered authentic GTO with all the
right hardware where it counts.
This was the kind of no-nonsense GTO that car guys back in the '60s
dreamed of. It's the foundation of Pontiac's performance image, and
even today it deserves respect on the streets. Code R Regimental
Red is this car's original color, and it's a great choice for a
high-visibility muscle car like this GTO. Better yet, thanks to its
status as an icon, it looks like its previous owners have taken
pretty darned good care of it. Fit and finish are better than
average, and while the paint job is older, the red paint shines up
well and looks fantastic on the almost 50-year-old Goat. Pontiac
knew that performance, not flash, was what put Pontiac buyers in
cars, so there are no stripes, wings, or other add-ons, and the
only real performance-looking part on the whole car is the small
hood scoop. Of course, guys in-the-know would spot the GTO badges a
mile away and know this was something special, so they refinished
all the chrome and trim, badges included, and put them back on the
car when the paint was dry. A black vinyl top makes the perfect
statement, too, adding a sporty look that keeps the GTO from
seeming too plain.
Black buckets and a 4-speed on the floor were a big part of the GTO
mystique, and this car definitely delivers. Replacement seat
covers, carpets, and dash pad give it an inviting look, and the
door panels carry proper GTO badges, just as a little reminder that
you're driving something special. A leather-wrapped steering wheel
isn't quite stock but looks great, and the woodgrained dash
appliques are part of Pontiac's move to make the GTO feel more
European. With four round instrument pods, it certainly has a
certain continental flair to it, with a full set of dials that
includes a tach. However, that 4-speed Hurst shifter is 100%
American muscle and makes this car a genuine blast to drive. The
AM/FM radio is original and it might be worthwhile to get it
working considering the relative rarity of that option. The GTO
also offers a real-world trunk that'll carry just about anything,
and it includes a proper mat and a matching cover for the spare
tire.
But the real reason the GTO is legendary is the 400 cubic inch V8
under the hood, with this one being a 1967 L67 powerplant with 360
horsepower and functional Ram Air. Rebuilt in 2002, this engine
brings the firepower, although it's a little grumpy when it's cold
which isn't surprising. It's happy on 93 octane gas and according
to sources, it's one of only 761 built in 1967. The engine bay is
nicely detailed with Pontiac Turquoise engine paint, proper chrome
valve covers, and quite a few newer components, including the brake
master cylinder. The 4-speed gearbox is a joy to row through the
gears and there are punchy gears out back that ensure that this
Goat lives up to the legend. A recent Flowmaster dual exhaust
system sounds great and you can see how clean the floors are even
at a glance. Original Rally wheels give it the right look and they
carry recent Firestone radials.
Ready to drive and enjoy without worries, this is a real-deal GTO
that has the right look, the right hardware, and a ton of
performance. Call today!