400/6-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO

If a classic muscle car is on your shopping list but originality isn’t a key selection criterion, this 1967 Pontiac GTO deserves a close look. The seller holds documentation confirming it is the real deal, but the upgrades performed should improve its performance, occupant comfort, and open-road cruising prowess. It appears to need nothing, and while the listing has generated interest, there is still the opportunity for interested parties to throw their hats into the ring.

There’s a lot to unpack with this GTO; some of it will make your head spin. The seller and the Cowl Tag confirm that it rolled off the line resplendent in Montego Cream, but a previous owner refurbished the car with a color change to Cameo Ivory with a Black vinyl top. The Deluxe wheel discs have gone the way of the dodo, with the GTO now sitting on a set of American Racing Torq Thrust alloys. Okay, that takes care of most of the external changes, meaning we can focus on the car’s overall condition and presentation. The seller notes a chip on one front fender and bubbles appearing on the trunk lid. Otherwise, there is little to criticize. The panels are straight, and the underside shots confirm this classic is rock-solid. The chrome and glass are excellent, and the hood tach adds a sense of purpose.

A copy of the Window Sticker and other included documentation confirm the first owner ordered this GTO with a 400ci V8, a three-speed Hydramatic transmission, and power-assisted steering and brakes. The V8 would have produced 335hp and 441 ft/lbs of torque, allowing this Pontiac to cover the ¼-mile in 14.8 seconds. There have been significant changes since this classic rolled off the line, and it could probably shave a fair slab off the figure. It is unclear whether the existing engine is numbers-matching, but with upgrades to the carburetor and intake, and spent gases exiting through headers, and a dual exhaust with an H-pipe, the recipe is there for the buyer to have extra ponies at their disposal. The auto has also left the building, with the driver tackling shifting duties using the replacement six-speed manual unit. The entire package should improve acceleration, while a taller top gear should allow the GTO to lope effortlessly on the open road. However, the previous owner kept one eye on safety, upgrading the braking system to four-wheel discs. The seller provides no information regarding how it runs or drives, but the visual indications are positive.

It’s time to draw breath because this Pontiac’s story doesn’t end when we open the doors and focus on its interior. The previous owner performed a retrim when the exterior refresh occurred, with the upholstered surfaces wearing Black vinyl. They added an aftermarket console that houses the switches for the power windows, while the driver surveys the car’s health and progress via Dakota digital gauges that are visible through the chunky tilt wheel. Air conditioning and an AM/FM radio ensure occupants remain comfortable as the miles roll under this classic’s tires. The interior presentation is consistent with a high-end driver, with no significant flaws or defects. It might not be 100% original, but it will probably receive praise for its presentation.

It would have been understandable if this 1967 Pontiac GTO only received lukewarm interest since the seller listed it here on eBay in Holbrook, New York. After all, somebody has taken one of the most iconic and highly coveted muscle cars and made significant changes. However, it has attracted twenty bids, suggesting a few people are prepared to accept it purely as a high-end driver. The action doesn’t equate to a high figure, because bidding sits below the reserve at $17,101. There is time for the action to intensify and the price to rise significantly. Do you think that will happen, or will purists discount this GTO due to the changes?