6382 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There's quite a buzz in the car world. In a recent issue of Car and Driver magazine, Pontiac took out a full page ad exclaiming "Pontiac is Back!" emblazoned it with a Trans Am screaming chicken and teased the idea of a 667horsepower supercharged hybrid. Was this a spoof, a finger in the wind to gauge reaction, or an actual promise of Pontiac's return? No one knows for sure. But what we do know is that Pontiac created some legendary vehicles during its run, and none other more iconic than the GTO.
For consignment, a 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible, 3 owner car that shows 51,148 miles, unverifiable due to the title reading exempt. It comes with PHS documentation, the original window sticker, original Protect-O-plate, and other documentation saved by the original owner.
Exterior
Repainted in 1993 by the original owner in the original color, Signet Gold covers the car with two stage paint. Gold might not be in vogue today, but in 1967, this was the second most common color for GTO's with 15.5% of them leaving the factory in this hue. The vertical headlights flank a grille that works its way to a point in the center, in line with the hood scoop which shares the hood with the tachometer. Chrome bumpers are complemented by the chrome headlight bezels and other metalwork on the car is in good condition. Only 9,517 convertibles were produced in 1967 and ours has a white canvas top with plastic window. The white shows some discoloration and some loose threads around the window but is otherwise in good condition. Coker redline tires surround the 14-inch Pontiac Rally I wheels and eight tail lights are new for 1967, an amazing cosmetic feature. Imperfections in the paint include some cracking Bondo at the bottom of the doors, various scratches and scuffs, imperfect gaps, extra paint touch ups, and scrapes on the polished metal rocker panel.
Interior
Standard black vinyl door cars wear the GTO badge and terminate with a strip of black carpet. Low back black vinyl bucket seats are spectacular with metal trimmed plastic shells and reflective metal control tabs. The rear bench is in fine condition and each passenger is provided with an ashtray and window cranks on the side walls. A faux wood 3 spoke steering wheel greets the driver as a faux wood paneled dash takes center stage. As a muscle car derived from a personal luxury car, the wood is a remnant comfort feature, but was also the trend in the era and ended up in a lot of muscle cars. Four circular gauges fill the front while heat and air controls fill a simple panel in the middle atop a Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette radio. Below that, an added gauge cluster with water, oil, and volts information. More faux wood covers the center console where the Hurst dual gate, (His/Hers), shifter resides. This shifter allows you to drive as normal or slam the shifter through the gears. The floor is covered in loop style black carpet and topped with genuine Pontiac rubber mats.
Drivetrain
Chrome Pontiac valve covers highlight a clean engine bay where the correct YS code 400ci V8 motor is mounted, topped by a 4-barrel carburetor, rated at 335 horsepower, and painted light metallic blue. TheTH400 3-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels where a 10 bolt rear houses 3.36 gear with Saf-T-Track. Power drum brakes are found front and rear.
Undercarriage
For a 57 year old car there are no complaints here as the underside is relatively clean. Sure, some minimal surface rust and some residual oil on the rear differential, but otherwise not bad. The dual exhaust comes from the engine and runs side by side down the length of the car when it meets a pair of Magnaflow mufflers, then exits wide out the back via angle cut downward turned chrome tips. Coil spring suspension is up front while a 4 link with coil springs is in back.
Drive-Ability
Solid runner, plenty of power and acceleration, and a soft ride makes this a civilized muscle car for the ages. All interior functions work as they should and the car turns, stops, and accelerates well. The only thing that became an issue is that the hood likes to unlatch itself occasionally.
If those epic tail lights, hood tach, or stance of this car doesn't excite you, check your pulse. Here's a car with a known history, a solid paper trail, and a soft top that allows open air driving. As the commercial for the car said in 1967, "This is the great one. The ultimate driving machine. And if you don't know what that means, you're excused.". Wait...don't go! Get a closer look at this collectible muscle car and you'll soon understand!
242677K111494
2-Pontiac
42-GTO
67-Convertible
7-1967
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
111494-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
11C-3rd Week November
ST 67 24267-1967 GTO Convertible
BDY KAN262-Kansas City Body #
TR 223B-Black Vinyl Buckets
PNT G1-Signet Gold, White Top
W-Tinted Windshield
2Z-3 Speed Automatic
G-Center Console
R-Rear Seat Speaker
4F-Outside Remote Mirror
5B-Luggage Lamp (Unverified)
Y-Deluxe Seat Belts
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