Parked in the ’80s and driven once in the ’90s, this long-neglected 1968 Pontiac GTO in Drums, Pennsylvania cannot be safely driven today, but it runs once again, seeking a new owner here on eBay after 35 years with one family. The seller knows Pontiacs, providing a run-down of the car’s original numbers-matching parts including the factory 400 cid (6.6L) V8, four-speed transmission, and more. A Chevy 12 bolt rear end and GM HEI date from the ’80s, though the factory points distributor comes with the sale. At least 10 bidders have taken a chance on this carport find, nudging its market value above $6000 so far.

Aside from the aforementioned HEI, headers, and exhaust, the engine compartment holds stock factory parts, according to the seller, right down to the stock air cleaner housing with chrome lid. In the last 35+ years, this GTO saw one carburetor rebuild, a timing set, and a replacement clutch, but the original moving parts continue to operate in the never-removed block and heads.

Stored outdoors since 1997, at least the Pontiac rested in a covered carport. The Hurst T-handle shifter, chrome-trimmed pedals, and steering column-mounted tachometer will get any Poncho fan’s blood pumping. The black interior has some holes in the headliner, according to the listing, but looks better than many we’ve seen, and hopefully some pieces can be cleaned up and salvaged.

Don’t miss two YouTube videos of this muscle car including the engine starting and running off a gas can and coming to a smooth idle. No pictures of the car’s rear grace the video or auction listing, but expect rust in the usual places on this Pennsylvania Pontiac. Before the color change to white, the GTO may have been blue or some other dark hue. As starting points go, the mostly original parts and running engine answer several key questions. Would you make this GTO into a driver or treat it to a full-on restoration?