Purchasing a classic car sometimes involves compromise, especially if the two driving factors behind the search are performance and comfort. Muscle cars are typically hard-edged vehicles, and this 1967 Pontiac GTO is no exception. However, the first owner ordered it with enough desirable factory options to ensure that every journey is undertaken in comfort. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting the Pontiac listed here on eBay in Hammonton, New Jersey. The seller has set their BIN at $58,999 with the option to make an offer.
This GTO makes a fantastic first impression in Cameo Ivory, and its backstory deserves some context. The seller is a dealer who sold the car to a gentleman approximately twenty-three years ago. They loved this classic, telling its new owner that if they ever decided to part with it, they wouldn’t hesitate to buy it back. That day recently came, and the seller has found themselves in a situation where they are set to send it to another new home with someone who will appreciate this GTO. It is unclear whether the Pontiac has ever undergone any form of restoration or repairs, but the lack of paint flaws like chips and scratches suggests it may have received at least a minor cosmetic refresh. The panels are straight, and I can’t spot any evidence of rust problems. The Rally wheels are seemingly perfect, the trim and glass are in good condition for a vehicle of this vintage, and the Hood Tach is the first of a selection of desirable options chosen by this classic’s first owner.
Lifting the hood reveals what defines the GTO as a muscle car. Its 400ci V8 produces 335hp and 441 ft/lbs of torque, according to the 1967 Pontiac Sales Brochure. The first owner teamed the 400 with a new-for-1967 three-speed TH-400 automatic transmission and power assistance for the steering and brakes. Performance would be pretty breathtaking by the standards of the day, although the transmission and power assistance would ensure that the driver won’t work up a sweat when extracting the best from this classic. We are flying blind on whether this GTO is numbers-matching, but I can spot a few aftermarket parts bolted to its engine. However, it appears that it is a turnkey proposition that is ready to provide its new owner with immediate motoring pleasure.
The first owner kept ticking the boxes when they focused on this GTO’s interior, adding air conditioning, bucket seats, a console, a His & Her’s shifter, and an AM radio to perfectly combine performance and comfort. The interior presents nicely for a survivor grade car, with no evidence of rips or significant wear on its Code 220 Turquoise vinyl upholstered surfaces. The dash and pad look nice, as does the console. It is worth noting that it isn’t perfect, with the carpet exhibiting some fading, but no appreciable wear. The faux woodgrain on the dash is beginning to lift and deteriorate, especially around the radio opening. The headliner is also becoming wrinkled, although the overall condition of the interior is acceptable if this GTO is viewed purely as a genuine survivor.
I sometimes look at classics that have been star performers in the market and wonder whether their bubble will ever burst. Predicting such events can be challenging, especially when the car in question was produced by a marque that has long passed into the pages of history. That is the question hanging over the First Generation Pontiac GTO, and it will be fascinating to gauge your response. There might be some fluctuations, but my feelings are that a vehicle that defined the 1960s muscle car era will always find a place in the hearts of enthusiasts who wish to preserve Pontiac’s memory and legacy. This 1967 GTO offers that opportunity, but are you willing to grab it with both hands?
WOW! What a beautiful car! Is that how much these go for?
The market will decide. Seems optimistic. I have owned the same car in a gold color
Tbone is right, the market will decide. The seller is a dealer, which means the price is inflated compared to what you could find on your own from a private seller.
Steve R
Would be nicer as a 2 dr hardtop, not pillared. I’m a sucker for pillarless hardtops.
Although, IIRC, the pillared models weren’t as common as the hardtops, so someone who’s looking for a lower production model might appreciate this particular car.
It’s nice. But I believe it’s overpriced. A friend sold a convertible around 5 years ago for $20k. Not quite as nice as this but still a rust free and original.
I am probably in the minority, but I prefer the “post” models.
I think the hardtop version of this car is almost too “pretty.” The post body looks, and probably is, more rigid and “tough.”
I agree that the price is optimistic, especially given the fact that it is an automatic, but it is a nice car, nonetheless. Somebody will be a happy camper for the right price.
Nice car, good condition. Sadly, IMHO, NOT a real GTO with that slushbox and thus a little pricey for a 2 door sedan.
Not a “real” GTO with an automatic? They were offered from day 1 with the automatic. But yeah, it is certainly priced on the high side. New carpet and headliner would make a huge difference in presentation. The engine is likely an original 2 barrel application, based on the cylinder heads, and converted over to a 4 barrel, with the Edelbrock intake, carb and air cleaner. The hood tachs are certainly cool, but likely added later. The console is missing the top two mounting screws, and as a result, the shifter is not centered in the console. The body lines look great, and the repaint looks good also. Some minor and easy to address nitpicks, but for top dollar they are asking they should have been addressed. As far as the price, ask whatever you want, let the customer decide. Nice looking 67!
Why in the name of all that is holy would someone go to their local Pontiac dealership in ’67 and order a 2 barrel GTO with an automatic? Now I’m sure that someone is going come up with a reason for that, but I can assure you that it won’t be a good reason.
That Goat just hits different in white. It’s almost a different car than the maroon and black that you usually see.
That’s a really sweet ’67! Uniquely equipped Goat in a desirable low production body style and great color combination. 7,029 GTO Sport (“post”) Coupes were produced that year representing only 8.6% of total GTO production.
Value is in the eyes of the beholder … this GTO is priced not too far off from Hagerty’s current values as equipped:
# 1 “Concours” @ $65,940
# 2 “Excellent” @ $52,395.
This factors in +15% for factory A/C and -10% for automatic transmission.
My only dig (although minor) is that it no longer sports its factory original air cleaner assembly.
With prices like that you certainly leave out a lot of people who would like to have one. And if some how it gets wrecked they would be out a lot of money.
Paint looks nice, but overall I would call this a nice #3 driver. Dirty carpet, worn dash, rustoleum engine bay, no pics of the bottom to see if its clean or dirty. It is a 67 which seems to be the top where GTOs are concerned, and I’m normally the one defending the market and the current prices, but this does seem to about 10 high. Hope he gets it.
It’s a nice car but for me a GTO has to have a 4 speed.
God Bless America
this dealer is bit on the shady side. located not far from me. i knew of a few people that had bad experiences with the dealer. nice car, i think priced a bit high but the market will decide in today turmoil world