Goats are stubborn creatures that are renowned for eating anything and butting you viciously the moment your back is turned. The Pontiac GTO received the nickname of The Goat, and while it might not be stubborn, it was capable of eating many of its competitors for breakfast. This 1969 GTO Convertible is a fantastic survivor, and with power to burn, it is a classic that would demand respect if pointed at a ¼ mile. It is destined to head to a new home soon, so the owner has listed it for sale here on eBay. The GTO is located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the bidding has reached $24,155 in a No Reserve auction.

The owner of this Matador Red Pontiac is honest in his assessment of the vehicle. He says that it presents exceptionally well for a survivor but that it isn’t perfect. He rates the panels and paint as a good 9/10, which seems to be a fair assessment. There are no significant issues such as scratches, chips, dings, or dents and no evidence of rust. The GTO spent most of its life in California, which has helped it remain completely rust-free. The owner still holds the car’s original black plates, which adds to this classic’s story. The Black soft-top is new, with a fit that looks as tight as you would expect from a high-quality product. The trim and chrome are in excellent order, as is the glass. The GTO rolls on its original Rally II wheels, and these have avoided all of the stains and deterioration that can afflict these items. The owner describes the Pontiac’s overall condition as close to show quality. It is a certainty that if you lobbed at a Cars & Coffee in this classic, you’d have no reason to hang your head in shame.

The interior of the Convertible is spotlessly clean, with no issues or problems. Trimmed in black, it provides a striking contrast to the red exterior. It is claimed to be original and unrestored, making the condition of items like the woodgrain trim impressive. This could deteriorate over time, but that hasn’t occurred here. The interior remains unmolested but for a single exception. The owner has mounted a CD player under the dash and fitted speakers into aftermarket kick panels. The attraction here is that these items could be removed easily if the buyer wishes to retain a factory-fresh appearance. Replacement panels in the correct color and style are available for around $180 a pair, so that isn’t an expensive proposition.

The previous owner treated the Pontiac’s numbers-matching engine to a rebuild around 3-years-ago, and he didn’t skimp on this process. The current owner holds the receipts for this work, and they total an eye-watering $11,000. That should mean that with the 400ci V8 in sound health, the power output would be around 366hp. The automatic transmission isn’t original, but it should add up to a classic that is effortless to drive when combined with the GTO’s power steering and power brakes. However, if you prod the loud pedal, it should come to life with a snarl. The journey down the ¼ mile would take 13.9 seconds, which is not hanging around. The Pontiac’s authenticity is verified by the PHS documentation that is included with the vehicle. All of the work and expenditure hasn’t been in vain because the owner states that this Convertible runs and drives perfectly.

I don’t need to explain just how desirable a Pontiac GTO is to most of our loyal readers. The bidding history on this one tells the story better than I could. Since it was listed on eBay, there have been 48 bids submitted. Do you plan on submitting bid #49? If you do, I could hardly blame you.