I love these vertically stacked headlight Pontiacs, and this one is a GTO to make it even more desirable. However, as you can see from this picture you have, well, a lot of oxidized metal to replace. The owner has some of it and is including it in the auction. It’s listed for sale here on eBay and the buy it now is $8,500. However, the seller is willing to entertain offers below that.
Unfortunately, the rear of this car is considerably lighter than it left the factory. The seller confirms you are going to need work on the trunk pan, quarter panels, fenders, rocker panels, doors and some spots on the frame. There’s also some rust in the windshield channels. In short, you have a lot of work on your hands if you want to restore the car. It was last on the road in 1980, and according to the seller is still wearing its original Tyrol Blue paint.
The original interior is all there, although it’s got a lot of wear. However, the dash pad isn’t even cracked! Yes, that is a third pedal, and the original Muncie four-speed manual transmission is still in place. The seller has included a lot of information about the car and it’s obvious they are quite knowledgable about these Pontiacs.
While the car was originally equipped with a 400 V8 attached to the four-speed, the original owner replaced it with a 455 V8 after the original engine developed a knock. While some will miss the originality, I have to admit the idea of a 455 intrigues me!
The seller has also included two original rust-free fenders that they claim cost $1,000. Ultimately, considering how much these GTO’s sell for now, this restorable project may be the only way some enthusiasts will ever afford one. Does the 455 bother you? Do you think it’s worth tackling the rust? Are you the one to provide the assistance this car needs?
Rust bucket. 13 years on the road and parked/ This puppy saw a lot of salt.
Or Red Dirt Roads running moon shine , lol..
i need som tlc please the cars are saying.
Don’t tell me, let me guess. You would fix the mechanicals, then clear coat the “patina”.
I’m with you I hate patina. A full restoration should be the only thing for classic muscle.
If you’re talking about me (the writer), the answer is no way in heck.
Gonna take alot more than two rust-free fenders to restore this Goat.. Geez the whole ass end is rust bowl rice! Gone down red dirt roads, stick a 75 Johnson in the trunk ” Gone Fishing “
I like it for a street/ strip car.
Don’t have to worry about messing up the rear metal to tub it. 455 is a good foundation. Would think about doing a LS swap.
Engine bay is white as if one of the motors overheated and sprayed coolant everywhere.
I would leave it alone a drive it just like that!
I love it!
Rust be coming off everywhere driving around, opps there went trunk floor..
Sheww check out that quarter panel
As a diehard GTO fan of the 64s to 67s this one is way too much work for someone my age, I’ll leave it to the millennial generation who want to get in to the classic musclecar thing..
I have most of the tools to tackle this project. If things go as planned, I will have time in about a year.
What would you all say it is worth?
I’m old enough to remember when I could buy these for 500.00 to 1000.00 in in almost new condition. You probably don’t want to know what I think this rusted out thing is worth.
G.P.
I’m with you.
I’ve always thought these things looked too much like a Galaxy from the front….give me a 68-72
There will always be a low mileage Lemans donor car which would be more of a simple fix with a tail panel change and the hood along with all the stuff for a tribute per say or is it time better spent on a rotor job ? My buddies mom’s garage kept original paint/interior 1967 – he might let go of one day…would work for me….
I usually have a pretty good eye for details, and my eyes are telling me that those replacement fenders look like ’65s, not ’67s. Of course, it might just be the angle of the camera when taking the photo.
They are 64\65 as look close they shorter comparison..
Somebody already bought it….
Someone bought a total outdoor toilet here, Lol.. As just looking at the actual ebay pics it shows the entire car is full of RUST even the floor.. Good Luck on those back upper quarter areas? $8500 shot down the sewer drain.. That owner is laughing all the way to the Bank on this one at the dummy who bought it.
It’s been reposted on eBay so the sale must have fell apart.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Pontiac-GTO-GTO-6-5-Litre-/122583902210?hash=item1c8a91e802:g:Zo8AAOSwbtVZVrE9&vxp=mtr
Heck there is good ones out there to be had for great price an no rust..
The fender pictured is 65 only. 64s have a triangular notch at upper headlight location. After 46 years in GM dealership body shops I’ll say what I’ve heard for years. “A good body man could make it fit.” Restore it! What’s a little rust? At least you can get parts for it.
http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/pontiac/283986-1967-pontiac-gto-400-4-speed-very-original-very-complete-tyrol-blue-65-litre.html
Check this out. Same car. Same ad. Different location and price. Obviously there is something not right with this car.
Here is one is nice shape for $22k
http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/pontiac/241872-1967-pontiac-gto-400-ho-4-speed-tyrol-blue-rare-ram-air-restored-christmas-gift.html
Tom, I like that a lot !
Something is “off” about this car. Based on one of my ’67 GTO Brochures, the ’67 GTO came standard with power steering, power drum brakes and a center console. This car has none of them, so the car had to be a special order. I can see not getting power steering if it was intended for the straight-line 1/4 mile track, but not wanting power brakes or console? The only options on this car was the heater and AM radio.
I asked for the phs, but have not heard anything back yet.