Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to determine its strongest characteristic. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. Not only does the car present superbly, but it has no history of rust or any accident damage. It has a genuine 71,000 miles on the clock and features the most desirable drivetrain combination that a buyer could order in 1967. This classic needs a new home, so the owner has listed it for sale here on Barn Finds Classifieds. It is located in San Antonio, Texas, and the seller has set a sale price of $58,500.

It isn’t often that I struggle to know where to start with a classic car, but with so much to offer, that is the situation I find with this GTO. It presents superbly in its original Regimental Red and has no history of prior accident damage. The paint shines beautifully and cloaks panels that are laser straight. There are no visible flaws or defects in either the panels or paint, and the gaps are tight and consistent. It seems that the car has spent its life in Texas, which makes its complete lack of rust no surprise. The owner-supplied photos of the underside reveal floors and a frame that are spotlessly clean, and all of this GTO’s steel is original as it left the factory. The exterior trim and chrome shine as impressively as the paint, while the glass appears flawless. The original Rally I wheels and narrow redline tires add a perfect finishing touch to the exterior of this muscle classic.

The 1967 model year brought some notable changes to the GTO. As well as styling updates to the exterior, Pontiac enlarged the bore of their 389ci V8, pushing its capacity to 400ci. That is what we find lurking under the hood of this classic, but adding to its appeal and desirability is the original owner’s decision to order this vehicle with the “HO” version of that motor. That brought 365hp to the table, which found its way through a four-speed “Rock Crusher” manual transmission to a Safe-T-Track rear end. Considered by many to be the definitive muscle car, this GTO should deliver if the owner pointed it at a ¼ mile. Pressing the pedal to the metal will see the journey blitzed in 14.2 seconds. That number was impressive in 1967, and it still holds up well against today’s offerings. For potential buyers, there’s plenty of good news with this classic. It remains original and unmolested and is in excellent mechanical health. It runs and drives perfectly and is a turnkey proposition awaiting a new owner who wants nothing more than to enjoy the classic motoring experience.

When you look at the condition of this Pontiac’s interior, it leaves little doubt that the new owner won’t need to spend a dime beyond the purchase price. Upholstered in black vinyl, it features bucket seats, a console, front and rear floor mats, and a factory pushbutton AM/FM radio. For a car that has spent its life in Texas, it has withstood the rigors of harsh UV rays exceptionally well. Its overall condition is indicative of a life where it has been treated with care and respect. The upholstered surfaces are in excellent condition, with no evidence of wear or other problems. The carpet is in a similar state, while the dash and pad appear perfect. The faux woodgrain trim on the dash and console has avoided the type of deterioration that can occur as time passes, and although it might be stretching things to describe it as showroom fresh, it isn’t far off that standard. It is another aspect of this car that would receive plenty of positive comments wherever it goes. If that isn’t enough, the owner has preserved all of the original documentation for this muscle car and includes it in the sale.

For some classic car enthusiasts, the prospect of tackling a restoration project is not a viable option. That leaves them with three choices. They can choose to give up their dream, find a nicely restored vehicle to park in their garage, or secure a beautifully preserved survivor. This 1967 Pontiac GTO represents that third option and would be the first choice that I would make. The car needs nothing, and their consistently strong performance in the market suggests that the GTO will remain desirable for decades to come. It is a car that is guaranteed to turn heads and receive admiring comments, and if you are searching for a stunning survivor, this one deserves a close look.