Is there any automotive experience better than hitting the road behind the wheel of an iconic muscle car? Actually, there is. The experience is heightened when the vehicle is a Convertible, providing a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. That is the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible, a spotless and rock-solid classic with a claimed 28,000 miles showing on its odometer. The seller is keen for this beauty to find a new home, listing the GTO here on eBay in New Bern, North Carolina. They set their BIN at $51,900 with the option to make an offer.

The GTO received standalone model status in 1966, with the First Generation vehicles remaining on sale until 1967. Our feature Convertible is from the final production year, ordered by its first owner in Mariner Turquoise with a White power top. The seller describes it as a survivor before revealing that it underwent a repaint in its original shade around twenty years ago. That will cause some readers to dismiss the survivor status in the truest sense of the word, although many will view the decision to utilize the correct paint shade as justification for it to retain that tag. Faulting its presentation is virtually impossible, with the exterior shining like glass, and the top fitting as tight as a drum. The beauty is more than skin deep, with the underside shots revealing no evidence of rust or other problems. The trim and glass are excellent, as are the Rally wheels.

The beauty below this classic’s surface extends beyond its rust-free status, revealing itself when we lift the hood. The engine bay houses a numbers-matching 400ci V8, teamed with a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission and power assistance for the steering and brakes. The V8 will generate 335hp and 441 ft/lbs of torque, with this classic cementing its muscle car credentials courtesy of its ability to cover the ¼-mile in 14.9 seconds. The seller claims that it has a genuine 28,000 miles showing on its odometer. They don’t mention verifying evidence, but it may exist in the collection of included documentation. The seller doesn’t supply specific information regarding how the GTO runs or drives, but their willingness to accommodate in-person inspections suggests the news should be positive.

When ordering this GTO, the first owner teamed the exterior paint shade with Turquoise vinyl interior trim. Once again, the presentation is first-rate, with no evidence of significant wear or abuse. The carpet might be slightly faded in spots, but the lack of physical damage would lead many potential buyers to leave it untouched. The GTO features air conditioning, although this doesn’t function. It requires a drive belt and a recharge as a minimum, but the fact that it is in its current state could indicate a system leak or compressor fault. The buyer receives a factory AM radio and no visible aftermarket additions.

The demise of Pontiac makes the preservation of cars like this 1967 GTO Convertible more important than ever. Otherwise, future generations of enthusiasts will only gain insight into what the automotive world has lost from the pages of history books. Of the 81,722 GTOs sold in 1967, only 9,517 were the Convertible version. That relative rarity increases this car’s importance to the American motoring landscape. Are those thoughts enough to tempt you to pursue this classic further, or is the concept of top-down muscle car motoring enough of a lure in itself?