400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is widely considered the first genuine muscle car. However, that always makes me wonder what people believe to be the best-looking version. I usually opt for the First Generation models, while others favor later vehicles. This 1967 GTO is a final-year First Generation classic in exceptional condition. The seller is its third owner, although they don’t specify when it came into their possession. They have decided it needs a new home and are listing the GTO here on eBay in Greenville, South Carolina. Bidding sits below the reserve at $29,100, with plenty of time remaining in this auction for our readers to consider whether to make a play for this beauty.
Cars with crisp and clean styling always draw me, although I make exceptions for some finned classics from the late 1950s. I believe designers can get carried away, and I’m sure that every reader can name at least one car where the designer should have walked away from the drawing board far earlier than they did. It is why the early pony cars tick the boxes for me, as does the original Buick Riviera. This GTO fits into that category, courtesy of its clean and crisp lines. The cars that followed had a more “sculptured” appearance, and while I don’t dislike them, they aren’t as attractive in my eyes. That is my personal opinion, and I respect you if you disagree. The seller purchased the car from its second owner, who had been its custodian since 1976. They describe its Blue paint job as “decent,” suggesting there are flaws and defects that aren’t visible in the supplied images. If potential buyers view the GTO as a driver-grade classic, it seems to tick that box. The panels are straight, but the best news is its rust-free status. The seller admits there is surface corrosion on the trunk floor but no evidence of steel penetration anywhere. The trim and glass look excellent for their age, and while I don’t believe the wheels are original, they suit this Pontiac’s character.
The interior is where the water becomes slightly cloudy with this GTO. The seller emphasizes this car’s originality, and I am inclined to agree…to a point. I see nothing suggesting the upholstery or trim has been replaced, but I can’t say the same for the carpet. Its fit in various areas is below standard, especially across the transmission tunnel and passenger side front footwell. The new owner could tweak it for a better fit, but the indications are Pontiac didn’t install this carpet. The wheel has cracked with age, which is the only other item worth mentioning. Someone bolted a modern stereo under the dash, but there are no other visible additions. The vinyl trim is in good order, the dash and pad are spotless, and there are no issues with the headliner.
Pontiac’s most significant changes to the GTO for the 1967 model year were hidden below the surface. Previous models utilized the company’s 389ci V8, but a cylinder bore increase for 1967 saw the engine’s capacity climb to 400ci. The first owner teamed the motor with a four-speed manual transmission, foregoing such luxuries as power assistance for the steering and brakes. This motor should churn out 335hp and 441 ft/lbs of torque, and with the ability to scorch the ¼-mile in 14.4 seconds, there is no doubt the ’67 GTO is a genuine muscle car. The seller indicates this classic is numbers-matching. They quote an odometer reading of 71,536 original miles without mentioning supporting evidence. However, it is a turnkey proposition that runs and drives perfectly.
Clean, crisp, and purposeful. Those three words perfectly describe the 1967 Pontiac GTO. The sales total of 81,722 cars in that year marked a drop from the previous year’s record of 96,946, but the figure was still respectable for what many considered a niche vehicle. This one is a gem, but the bidding total of twenty is far lower than I would typically expect. I stand by my belief that this marked the GTO at its styling high point. If you agree, are your feelings strong enough to drop a bid or two? I wish you luck if you do.
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Comments
The wheels are Keystone Klassics.
How the writer didn’t know this is beyond me.
My thoughts exactly. Probably too young, LOL.
Yep…never cared for them myself….CRAGAR…
Yeah, I always thought Crager were ‘meant’ for mid to late 60s Pontiacs..!!
Or American Racing Torque-Thrust’s, gray plapokes with the brushed satin lip.
Don’t believe I’ve ever seen these on a GTO. I’ll have to say, they fit this car well !
Gorgeous car, love the color. With just a few things this could be returned to factory stock plus a set of redline tires.
Very nice clean car. I would put original rims back on it and add power disc brakes if it doesnt have them.
This car left the factory without power steering or power brakes.
It looks like a solid 67 GTO. It looks like the right front fender was replaced and the engine call out mounting holes weren’t filled in before the car was painted. I think the area behind the trunk and above the black tail panel would have been body color. It’s just curious that those items weren’t addressed when the car was painted. Too bad there aren’t any pictures under the car. Still, it’s a nice solid looking goat for reasonable money so far.
You are right, it has the earmarks of a paint job done prior to a quick flip. Lots of warning sign on the taillight panel and engine compartment. A close inspection before bidding would wise. The complaints about the wheels are a distraction, which is easily remedied, from the basic quality of the car.
Steve R
Of the first generation, 67 is my choice because of the 400 motor, this car is pretty ok with matching #s and a 4 speed, if the quarters and floors are solid, it’s something you can drive and enjoy for the summer and squirrel away some money for that better respray, I’d add power steering and front power disc brakes, throw that rug out, get the rite one, and add a console and A/C, then it’s perfect enough
My eyes agree with yours Adam, the ’67’s were the “G.O.A.T.’s” of the Goats, beautiful styling. And why some guys quibble about the wheels on a car like this is beyond me. Buy it and put what you like on it.
I would be tempted to take a closer look at this one, but bad timing for me.
I owned what I call the “burnt orange” version of this car back in the seventies. I don’t remember the actual color name, but I have very fond memories of clicking through the four gears behind that sweet 400.
My gosh, somebody please invent a time machine and let me borrow it.
My eyes agree with yours Adam, the ’67’s were the “G.O.A.T.’s” of the Goats, beautiful styling. And why quibble about the wheels on a car like this? Buy it and put what you like on it.
I would be tempted to take a closer look at this one, but bad timing for me.
I owned what I call the “burnt orange” version of this car back in the seventies. I don’t remember the actual color name, but I have very fond memories of clicking through the four gears behind that sweet 400.
My gosh, somebody please invent a time machine and let me borrow it.
What a nice little goat. I suspect $40k will be the magic number. Just a gut feeling.
Have fun all!
I owned one of these (1967 model) in 1970-71 but sold it because it had a 4.11 rear end so it was almost wound out at 100 mph with 360 hp engine. Pretty bad gas mileage too- wish I had kept and stored that car
Very beautiful car. Rare to see one with the original steering wheel and the dash and door panels uncut for aftermarket updates and accessories. Judging by other similar GTOs I predict it will climb into the $50k range before the clock runs out and the hammer drops.
Apparently nice car but rather devoid of optional equipment. Still, it has the right kind of transmission and the right number of doors.
My favorite GTO, nice color, we built a 400 CI back in 70 my friend had a maroon 67 with black interior. The keystones kinda fit the body. Although in 75 my buddy put center lines on his with the 3 1/2 fronts & long wheel studs and
8 1/2’s on the back it looked great. But this body
Tends to look nice with a multitude of custom, stock or factory up grades.
67s are nice, but the epitomy of GTO styling to me is the 66. I much preferred the backend over the 67 and it just ” looked” lighter than the 67. Give me a 66 with a 67 hood-mounted tach and 3x2s.
Love it. Just the way it is.
The new carpet could have been fitted better, steaming it would help, and using correct shift boot and bezel used as opposed to the generic Hurst boot and bezel would greatly enhance the look. It would be nice to have had the seats bolted to the floor and the carpet trimmed around the mounts than simply bolting them on top of the carpet. The steering wheel, while original has a couple of cracks/gaps, which of course can be repaired. The entire drivers seat has been elevated off the floor, to accommodate a smaller driver? The car is optioned with the power antenna, but practically nothing else other than the 4 speed. The paint certainly doesn’t overall look consistent, it does appear to have a Lemans right front fender as pointed out by JoeBob. I suspect the tail light panel has been replaced. Where the panel meets the top of the quarters, there is a noticeable gap, that is improperly installed, as well as a distinct lack of any seam sealer in this area. As far as the panel being black, originally they were body color, but it was a fairly common thing to paint it black on “muscle cars” back then. The idea seemed to take off after the big block Camaro rear panels being black from the factory. Under the hood looks pretty original to me, other than the aluminum radiator. Replace the steel fuel line so you can lose the rubber hose and filter. The car otherwise presents pretty well, the entire front end panel alignment looks really nice. 66/67 front end gap issues will be evident when they are not spot-on. Overall, still a nice car to continue to enjoy as-is or correct the minor areas.
Now you must admit 19sixty5 this car is a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of the other missed the crusher last year trash seen listed for sale.
I wonder why today you can’t buy ultra thin red(or white) stripe tires that are closer to the OUTER edge of the tire, like on the old spare in the trunk…
Or am i wrong?
Sorry friends,
Listing has closed. Sold.