Rebuilt Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO
The seller describes this 1967 Pontiac GTO as a great daily driver, and it would undoubtedly turn heads in that role. It isn’t perfect, but its seemingly solid nature makes it ideal for restoration or preservation. It is largely unmolested, although the airbrushed mural on the trunk helps it to stand out. Its next journey could be to a new home, with the seller listing the GTO here on eBay in Lakeside, California. It has received a single bid of $25,000, although there is a BIN option of $30,000.
The First Generation GTO had cemented its place in the market when our feature car rolled off the line in 1967. Pontiac initially marketed the GTO as an options package for its LeMans range. However, the demand proved so great that the vehicle, later recognized as the father of the muscle car sector, received standalone model status in 1966. The first owner ordered this GTO in Tyrol Blue, and whether it has received repairs or restoration is unclear. There appears to be a slight color mismatch between the hood and surrounding panels, but it is impossible to state this categorically due to the low number of supplied shots. The paint looks otherwise consistent, with the trunk lid mural a genuine highlight. It won’t appeal to everyone, and some might remove it to return the exterior to its original form. There is no evidence of existing rust, and life in its current location could have preserved the steel to leave the car rust-free. The trim is acceptable for a driver-grade vehicle, and there are no glass issues.
The seller claims this GTO is numbers-matching, with the car retaining its original 400ci V8 and three-speed TH-400 automatic transmission. The engine produces 335hp and 441 ft/lbs of torque, with the ¼-mile ET of 14.8 seconds cementing this classic’s muscle car credentials. Pontiac offered more powerful options, but this car’s motor represented an excellent mid-point in the engine range. Potential buyers will find plenty to like with this classic. The seller states they recently treated the engine and transmission to a rebuild, and that the GTO would make a great daily driver. That suggests it is in sound mechanical health and that flying in and driving home is a viable option for the winning bidder.
The seller only supplies one interior shot, which almost requires binoculars to examine the fine details. The painted surfaces on the door tops show typical wear, but the Black vinyl trim looks excellent. The dash-pad is crack-free, and the console features the ultra-cool Hurst “His and Hers” shifter. The factory radio has made way for an aftermarket radio/cassette player, although I can’t spot any other additions.
I am surprised this 1967 Pontiac GTO has only received one bid, but there is time for the situation to change. The gap between the opening bid and the BIN figure is relatively narrow, which may cause someone to hit the button as the gap shrinks further. Would you do that if you pursued this classic, or would you roll the dice and hope to be the highest bidder?
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Comments
Love the car, but that trunk lid mural is killing me. The custom van vibes don’t work with the GOAT, IMO.
I agree with your comment! Other than that is is a nice car. Also noticed it is a A/C car!
I was thinking to myself, looks like a solid car at a good price. Perhaps even a decent buy. Then I saw the decklid and the price made more sense. Not a huge deal to repaint, perhaps, the owner would want to repaint the hood while they are at to attempt a better color match. Nevertheless, that mural has to be off-putting to some potential buyers I would think. Murals are fine for lowriders and quirky seventies and eighties vans, not a bona fide muscle car, IMHO.
First things first repaint the trunk ..
The seller has removed the listing.
If the car had better pictures (particularly of that dry California undercarriage) and a more detailed description, it would have attracted a lot more attention for bidders.
As a kid of the ’60’s, we often raced our dads’ cars after school when we had the chance … my dad’s car was a ’64 Galaxie XL, 390, 4-bb, AT … it ate GTOs every chance we got to race … not putting down GTOs, I love ’em, especially the early models … like the IROC races where every car was the same, some are just better than others … I think my dad’s Galaxie was like that – it would get rubber shifting in second and was just a superb car … he traded it on a Ford van to pull our camper trailer …