1969 Pontiac GTO

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1969 Pontiac GTO

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Summary:

Used 1969 Pontiac GTO 4 miles

Location:

Huntington Station, NY

Description:

-Patriot Blue with Blue/Red and Yellow stripes, Black vinylinterior with Black carpeting, 428 cubic-inch (7.0 liter) "RoyalBobcat" engine, 4-speed transmission, Excellent restored condition,Car and Driver road-tested the 428 CI powered car with theTurbo-Hydramatic transmission and 3.55 gears. It could do 0-60 MPHin 5.2 seconds, 0-100 in 12.9 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in 13.8seconds at 104 mph. When working for Pontiac, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and Russ Geewere responsible for the GTO's creation. It involved transformingthe upcoming second-generation Pontiac Tempest into a sporty car,with a larger 389 cu in (6.4 L) Pontiac V8 engine from thefull-sized Pontiac Grand Prix hardtop coupe in place of thestandard 326 cu in (5.3 L) V8. By promoting the big-engine optionas a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the youthmarket which had also been recognized by Ford Motor Company's LeeIacocca. General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with morecurvaceous, semi-fastback styling, Pontiac abandoned the familiarvertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout, butmade hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealedheadlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop wasreplaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulgeextending rearward, a unique feature was the body-color Endurafront bumper. The Pontiac GTO was now in the muscle car recordsbooks and muscle car history. A new model called "The Judge" was introduced. The name came from acomedy routine, "Here Come de Judge", used repeatedly on the Rowan& Martin's Laugh-In TV show. Advertisements used slogans like "Allrise for the Judge" and "The Judge can be bought". As originallyconceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of featuresto make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner. The packagewas more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the Ram Air400 engine, Rally II wheels without trim rings, Hurst shifter (witha unique T-shaped handle), wider tires, various decals, and a rearspoiler. This GTO Judge clone was found and purchased by Dr. M. Jove,Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jove, a is well-known collector with anaffinity for collectible automobiles. His in-house restoration teamhas left no stone unturned during their restorations. Therefore, onoffer is a Pontiac GTO Judge clone that is exceptional in everyrespect. Offered for a fraction of an original-restored GTO Judge, this GTOJudge is sure to please both on the road and show fields.

Posted:

March 18 on Americanlisted