Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a body-off rotisserie restoration that was
completed in 2013
455 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / .030 overbore
GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission / Shift
kit
12-bolt rear axle / 3.31 gears
18-inch Rushforth Night Train wheels
Quick-ratio power steering
Classic Performance Products 4-wheel power disc brakes
Upgraded suspension / Lowered ride height
Legendary interior / Orbit Orange paint
Sale includes restoration receipts
The beloved GTO is a direct result of what happens when a renegade
car division that's ran by busted-knuckle gearheads defies
corporate culture, 'borrows' Ferrari's most coveted name and stages
an octane-fueled war against crosstown rivals. It offered buyers
the very real opportunity to walk in to a Pontiac showroom and,
with the flip of a checkbook, purchase a one-way ticket to hot
style and big performance. Today, classics like this cool
resto-mod, featuring a massaged big block, a tough Turbo-Hydramatic
3-speed and head-turning aesthetics, are perfect cruisers for
enthusiasts who want to prowl the show field and burn up the
streets. And, if you missed out 40 years ago, it's your
well-deserved chance to walk in to our showroom, sign a few papers
and relive the glory of the muscle car era!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Polished and ready to roll thanks to a body-off, rotisserie
restoration that was completed in 2013, this coupe wears a solid
profile that was stripped, patched, fitted with a fresh passenger's
quarter and bolted to a brand new front-clip that's finished with a
Tamraz's fiberglass nose. Naturally, that clean fuselage is coated
in bright Orbit Orange 2-stage and dressed in a full array of Judge
war paint. At the front of that pigment, a prominent grille centers
a legendary "G T O" script between clean parking lamps,
stainless-trimmed headlights and a tasteful chin spoiler. Behind
that grille, an appropriately labeled Ram Air Hood fronts fresh
glass, which is cased in polished drip rails and polished stainless
frames. Beneath that greenhouse, color-keyed mirrors reflect
traditional door handles. And at the back of the car, an Orbit
Orange bumper hangs stainless-trimmed taillights above polished
exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Pop the hood and you'll find a balanced and fully rebuilt 455 that
utilizes a .030 overbore to create roughly 475 horsepower. At the
top of that Turquoise mill, a K&N X-Stream air cleaner funnels
wind in to a Holley 750 double pumper, which rides an aluminum
Edelbrock intake. That air/fuel mixture floods ported 96 heads,
which hang hardened valve seats over forged rods, forged pistons
and a hydraulic, flat-tappet cam. That assembly gets sparked by a
modern MSD distributor, which sequences fire between an MSD Blaster
2 coil and loomed Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires. Coated Doug's
headers make quick work of spent gases. At the front of those
tubes, a billet March accessory drive spins a rebuilt alternator
and spry power steering. Cooling comes courtesy of a beefy Griffin
radiator, which fronts a duo of SPAL puller fans. And items like
Summit fuel lines, a billet thermostat housing, stylish valve
covers and polished breathers mix great looks with great
performance!
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
When the engine jumps to life, it twists torque through a tweaked
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, which spins power to a dressed
12-bolt pumpkin that's built with smooth, 3.31 gears. That
drivetrain pushes a fully restored chassis that was bolted together
with polyurethane bushings, Detroit Speed lowering springs and
Classic Performance Products drop spindles. Turns come courtesy of
an AGR quick-ratio steering box. A CPP brake booster jolts four CPP
calipers, which squeeze a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors.
There's a 2.5-inch, Mandrel-bent exhaust system that growls through
an H-shaped crossover and Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers. And at the
corners of the car's over-restored floors, stylish Rushforth Night
Trains lap 255/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs in front of
295/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs.
INTERIOR
Between the doors, things are clean and traditional thanks to a
full kit from Legendary Auto Interiors. Firm Rally seats frame a
dressed console, which is centered on a factory shifter. A familiar
dash hangs a vintage Delco radio and snazzy Auto Meter telemetry
behind a striking combination of engine-turned and carbon fiber
surfacing. A bit of modern convenience takes the form of
power-operated windows. And the driver guides a monochromatic
Formula Steering Wheel around a color-keyed, tilting column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration receipts
A reproduction Owner's Manual
Restored in 2013, this iconic GTO is an absolute pleasure to drive!
And with its killer looks, the car turns heads seven days a week.
Shopping for some high-quality muscle that you can enjoy for years
to come? Check out your next classic!
