The Judge

Sep 10, 2024  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

The word “iconic” is probably one of the most overused in the classic world. However, few can better describe Pontiac’s GTO “The Judge.” It became a staple of the muscle car sector, and pristine examples invariably command plenty of… more»

Jul 30, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

400 Ram Air/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge

When Pontiac released the GTO “The Judge” in 1969, buyers could initially order their new purchase in any color they liked…as long as it was Carousel Red. The company added additional shades later that year, but Carousel Red became… more»

Jul 28, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

41k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

“Iconic” is one of the words that many believe is overused in the classic world, but there are probably none more appropriate when describing the 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.” Initially conceived as a low-cost package allowing the GTO… more»

Jun 22, 2024  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Carousel Red Roller: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Pontiac GTO was the self-appointed leader of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, an increase in competition (and rising insurance premiums) had sales moving backward by 1969. The company addressed this by introducing “The Judge” special edition,… more»

Feb 28, 2024  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

The Judge Clone Project: 1968 Pontiac GTO

Several muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s have been the subject of clones over the years. Such as a routine 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu turning into a Chevelle SS 396. Another might be the Pontiac GTO becoming “The… more»

Nov 25, 2023  •  For Sale  •  33 Comments

Documented 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Pontiac’s GTO started a mid-size muscle car craze in 1964, and almost every competitor quickly reacted with their own performance machine. But, by 1969, GTO sales were already in decline and Pontiac decided to inject some interest in the… more»

Aug 28, 2023  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Here Comes The Judge! 1970 Pontiac GTO Project

By the time 1969 rolled around, the mid-size muscle car market was littered with competitors. That meant the “godfather” of the movement, the Pontiac GTO, was seeing a decline in demand. To boost interest, they created The Judge edition… more»

Aug 5, 2023  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

Rotisserie Restoration: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

Seeing a decline in demand for its hot GTO muscle car, the gurus at Pontiac introduced The Judge edition in 1969. Initially available in wild colors, The Judge became instantly identifiable. The name was supposedly borrowed from the Sammy… more»

Apr 6, 2023  •  For Sale  •  25 Comments

1-of-50? 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Words like “legend” and “iconic” are bandied around the classic scene with such monotonous regularity that some enthusiasts cannot help but become irritated by their use. That is understandable, but it is sometimes unavoidable. They are ideal for describing… more»

Mar 28, 2023  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

“The Judge” Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Once the leader of the pack in the 1960s muscle car movement, demand for the Pontiac GTO started to decline in the late 1960s. The competition was fierce, and Pontiac began to look for ways to entice more buyers… more»

Mar 26, 2023  •  For Sale  •  24 Comments

Eye For Detail: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” With 53,142 Original Miles

It is common for classic cars to lose some of their original parts as time passes. However, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” deserves special mention due to the owner’s eye for detail. It would be easy to mistake… more»

Feb 17, 2023  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

33k Mile 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

If the GTO wasn’t as tough as nails, to begin with, Pontiac added The Judge edition in 1969 with standard Ram Air induction. Unfortunately, the muscle car market peaked for most brands in 1970 and The Judge would only… more»

Feb 14, 2023  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

PHS Documented: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

It’s a bit surprising that out of the 72,287 GTO cars that rolled off the Pontiac assembly line for ’69 only 6,833 were equipped with The Judge package, making them a somewhat rare and sought-after offering in the late… more»

Jan 26, 2023  •  Auctions  •  55 Comments

BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Ram Air IV

UPDATE – The seller went over and took additional photos of the car, which we’ve added to the gallery below. They’ve also provided us with photos of the title with the car and all the associated paperwork. Due to… more»

Oct 23, 2022  •  For Sale  •  18 Comments

A Trio of Sharp 1969 Pontiac GTO “Judges”

Though still popular, Pontiac wanted to keep its mid-size muscle car at the top of its game. So, in 1969, they introduced “The Judge” option which included a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, Hurst shifter, and a rear… more»

Jun 4, 2022  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

1-of-1: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Rarity claims in the classic world are nothing new, and we seem to see them at least weekly at Barn Finds. Some stand up to scrutiny, while others don’t. That brings us to this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.”… more»

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