We often speak of the golden age of muscle cars here, and when it comes to Pontiac’s contribution, it would be hard to recount history without mentioning the iconic 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The Judge was an aggressively styled and often brightly-colored package that could only be added to the GTO for the 1969 model year. As for the package’s name, well, it’s a pop culture reference to “Here comes Da Judge,” a recurring catchphrase on the 1960s TV show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Our featured car is an orange 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge with a 400ci V8 engine under the hood. And, if you’ve been looking for a GTO Judge, this could be one of your best options. Not only has it undergone a complete restoration, this particular example is reported to be offered for sale by the original owner’s family, with the father having purchased the car new.

Exterior and Interior

There’s no mistaking the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge for anything else, with its bright orange paintwork and distinctive graphics. This car was recently repainted in 2023, and it shows, with a glistening finish and an arrow-straight body. The GTO package added a spoiler, which added functional downforce to the car at high speed. Also included were wider wheels, which in this example are wrapped in BFGoodrich radial tires, with period-correct raised white lettering to complete the look. Just like the exterior, the interior was also restored in 2023. You'll find a “The Judge” badge on the passenger glovebox, as well as a T-bar Hurst shifter. The owner reports that the car’s original radio is installed. The cabin is also reported not to feature air conditioning.

Engine

The 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge features a 400ci Ram Air V8 engine with an aftermarket 4 barrel carburetor, which sends power to the rear wheels in true muscle car fashion, with the aid of a 4-speed manual gearbox, power steering and front disc brakes.