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242678R144800
What does a Pontiac, a Ferrari and a DMC DeLorean have in common? None other than John DeLorean himself. The connection between the Pontiac GTO, Ferrari 250 GTO and the DMC DeLorean are the fact that John DeLorean was involved in the production of the first muscle car ever built, the Pontiac GTO and it was he who chose the name GTO (Gran Tourismo Omologato – grand tourer homologated) as an inspiration from the Ferrari 250 GTO, while the DMC DeLorean was his brainchild later on in the Eighties and is another distinctive automobile in its own right. In fact, John DeLorean was the youngest Division Head at GM in its history to date. From the first generation onwards, the GTO developed distinctive styling cues, such as the quad headlamps and split grille that this second-generation 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible proudly presents. It’s a garage-kept car from Georgia with 100,000 miles on the odometer. It’s also a three owner car.
This magnificent specimen of a 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible is draped in a fiery red color with period correct vintage OEM wheels and is reported to be an all-original car. Grip is ensured by a set of white-walled Toyo tires. 1968 saw the headlamp layout changed to a horizontal layout after the vertically stacked set-up of the first generation. The convertible top is in contrasting white which matches, as well as accentuates the striking red paintwork. It’s a power-operated top as well, for added convenience. Off to the interior, it features red leather all-around including the entirety of the door panels. Four adults can travel in the cabin. The dash features a wood grain in the center with leather around. The 3-spoke Pontiac logo emblazoned steering wheel is also done in matching red. A modern upgrade is the addition of Sony FM/CD player with an iPod connection, and door-mounted speakers.
The 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible came with two engine options on its release in 1968. This GTO is equipped with a 400ci (6.6L) V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor. It’s mated to an automatic 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission transferring power through a Hurst shifter to the rear wheels and producing 300hp and 400lb ft of torque. Braking is via discs at the front and drums at the rear.
-Car Location: Georgia
-Convertible
-3rd Owner
-Garage Kept
-4 Barrel Carburetor
-Power Top
-Hurst Shifter
-All Original
-Ipod Connection
One of the most influential cars of the '60s, the GTO was a slap in the face of corporate America. When General Motors banned their auto divisions from going racing, savvy people like Bill Collins, Russ Gee and John Z. DeLorean found a way round it. They realized that they could just offer race-ready street-legal machines to customers, who could then, ahem, do as they pleased with them. Enter the GTO, its name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO no less. What better way to enjoy the fruits of their labor than with this first-generation, fully restored 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible that we’ve got for sale right here? Step right up folks, here’s your chance to own an American icon.
The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
There are few cars that are as well known as the Pontiac GTO. The first GTO arguably created the muscle car genre, but this, the second generation, helped define the segment for years to come. The 1968 Pontiac GTO won MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award, and it’s not hard to see why. Here was a car that packed enormous power into a beautiful bodyshell, and with an affordable price tag. Our featured car mixes things up with a new riff on this classic. Instead of the old-school 6.6-liter V8, you’ll find a more modern 5.3-liter Chevy LS engine under the hood. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this 1968 Pontiac GTO restoration.
The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
It was a sad day for the world when Pontiac discontinued the Firebird in 2002, after the fourth generation had run its course. Of course, it was even sadder when the Pontiac brand as whole was shelved in 2010. One of America’s most iconic muscle and pony car makers, Pontiac gave us a whole bunch of greats, and the Firebird was arguably their shining star. But don’t despair, because we’ve got a fourth-generation, 59,000-mile 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale right now. The car is in great condition, and awaits its next owner. But, you’d better act with speed if you want to get your hands on it.
There are few cars that are as well known as the Pontiac GTO. The first GTO arguably created the muscle car genre, but this, the second generation, helped define the segment for years to come. The 1968 Pontiac GTO won MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award, and it’s not hard to see why. Here was a car that packed enormous power into a beautiful bodyshell, and with an affordable price tag. Our featured car mixes things up with a new riff on this classic. Instead of the old-school 6.6-liter V8, you’ll find a more modern 5.3-liter Chevy LS engine under the hood. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this 1968 Pontiac GTO restoration.
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