1968 Pontiac GTO Restomod

400ci V8 | Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual | Aftermarket Wheels

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260558004

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
242378G128404
Lot Number:
260558004
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
40,094 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
400ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Mayfair Maise
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Connecticut
  • 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe
  • 400ci V8
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • Modified Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Mayfair Maize Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Ram Air Induction System
  • Hideaway Headlights
  • Wood-Rim Steering Wheel
  • Bucket Seats
  • STX Short-Throw Shifter
  • Woodgrain Dashboard Trim
  • Aftermarket Audio Head Unit
  • Dual Chrome Side Mirrors
  • Headman Exhaust Manifolds
  • Wilwood Front & Rear Disc Brake Conversion
  • Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
  • Wilwood Black Brake Calipers
  • Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  • Aftermarket Front Spindles & Hubs
  • Emergency Brake System
  • Upgraded Control Arms
  • Upgraded Trailing Arms
  • Energy Suspension Polyurethane Bushing Kit
  • Coilover Suspension
  • Front Sway Bar
  • Eaton Limited-Slip Differential
  • 4.11 Rear Axle Ratio
  • Custom Driveshaft
  • McLeod Super Street Pro Clutch
  • Upgraded Slave Cylinder
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • Dual Exhaust

Overview of 1968 Pontiac GTO Restomod For Sale by Owner

The Pontiac GTO is widely credited with igniting the muscle car era, and this 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe blends that legendary heritage with a host of carefully selected modern upgrades. Showing 40,094 miles on the odometer, this Mayfair Maize example retains the timeless styling cues that made the GTO an icon while benefiting from substantial improvements to its drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. From its desirable hideaway headlights and Ram Air induction setup to its Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, this GTO offers a driving experience that is far more refined than when it left the factory. For enthusiasts seeking classic Pontiac muscle without sacrificing drivability, this thoughtfully upgraded example strikes an excellent balance between originality and performance.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe is finished in distinctive Mayfair Maize, a period-correct color that perfectly complements the GTO’s muscular body lines. One of the car’s most recognizable features is its hideaway headlight front fascia, a hallmark of the 1968 model year that gives the car a clean and aggressive appearance. Additional highlights include dual chrome side mirrors, a functional Ram Air induction system, aftermarket wheels, and a purposeful stance aided by the upgraded suspension components underneath. The combination of classic Pontiac styling and subtle performance enhancements creates a car that looks every bit as capable as it performs. The interior of this 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe maintains a classic muscle car atmosphere with black bucket seats, a woodgrain dashboard, and a wood-rim steering wheel. A Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission is controlled through an STX short-throw shifter, providing a modern driving feel while preserving the car’s vintage character. An aftermarket audio head unit has been integrated for improved entertainment capabilities, while the overall cabin remains focused on delivering the straightforward and engaging driving experience that made the GTO a legend among American performance cars.

Engine

Under the hood sits a Pontiac 400ci V8 topped by a 4-barrel carburetor and Ram Air induction system, delivering the unmistakable sound and torque that helped establish the GTO’s reputation. Recent work includes a fuel system overhaul, replacement water pump, upgraded battery cables, compression testing confirming a healthy engine, and the installation of Headman exhaust manifolds. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a modified Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission equipped with a McLeod Super Street Pro clutch, upgraded slave cylinder, custom driveshaft, and Eaton limited-slip differential with aggressive 4.11 gearing. Complementing the upgraded drivetrain is a thoroughly refreshed chassis featuring coilovers, upgraded control arms and trailing arms, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings, aftermarket spindles and hubs, and a Wilwood four-wheel disc brake conversion with drilled and slotted rotors, black calipers, and braided stainless steel brake lines. The result is a classic GTO that delivers significantly improved handling, braking, and highway usability while retaining the raw character that enthusiasts expect from a vintage Pontiac muscle car.

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