Few cars represent the height of 1960s muscle like a 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible, and this example, currently listed on eBay, offers a nearly completed ground-up restoration with serious performance credentials. The seller states they’ve lost interest in finishing the project and are ready to move on, creating an opportunity for someone else to take it across the finish line.
This GTO is identified by its 242 VIN designation and is equipped with a manual transmission, staying true to the performance spirit that defined the model. It’s a convertible and finished in brown, riding on a rear-wheel-drive platform as expected. While the odometer reading is listed as 999,999 miles, the focus here is clearly on the mechanical and restoration work rather than mileage claims.
According to the seller, the car has undergone a ground-up rebuild and sits on a powder-coated chassis. The original numbers-matching 400 engine has been rebuilt and comes with the car. Currently installed, however, is a rebuilt 455 that has been upgraded with an Eagle crank, forged pistons, and a stroker setup. That combination suggests a substantial performance increase over stock configuration, offering the kind of torque and punch that big-cube Pontiac engines are known for.
The seller notes that the restoration is approximately 90 percent complete and that all chrome moldings are included. While it is not described as fully finished, much of the heavy lifting appears to have been done. For a buyer who doesn’t want to start from scratch but is still willing to complete final details and sorting, this GTO may represent a balanced middle ground.
The 1967 model year is often considered one of the most refined early GTO designs, combining aggressive styling with mature mechanical development. Convertible four-speed examples are particularly desirable among collectors, especially when paired with documented engine work and an included numbers-matching drivetrain.
With a clean title and the bulk of restoration work reportedly completed, this Pontiac stands as a strong project nearing the finish line. It’s not being marketed as a show-ready car just yet, but rather as a nearly completed build awaiting its final push.
Would you finish this GTO as a high-performance 455-powered street machine, or return it to its rebuilt numbers-matching 400 configuration?
The ad states the exterior color is brown. I believe the correct name is Signet Gold Metallic.
With two bids now it looks like it will sell, lots of time left. I guess it was too much trouble to wipe down the seats.
It’s a beautiful car in a beautiful color. I like gold (which this is actually). And this is also my favorite generation of the Goat. It may be 90 percent completed, but the interior will need cleaning, it needs a top and its mechanism repaired likely. Until that’s done the buyer needs to keep it inside. It always bothers me when a seller says, “nearly finished, but lost interest”. Why? The car needs an in person inspection before the green changes hands, yet there is a non-refundable deposit, so get there before the auction ends.
I concur with Terrry, outside of health issues, I’ll never understand getting that far on a car and then quitting to let someone else finish. Not just from a financial standpoint in the sense that finished ready to roll cars generally get more money, but also it shows pride in your work ethic seeing a task to the end.
I don’t think anyone noticed the Edelbrock heads on the engine in the car. If the 400 is original, which there isn’t reason to doubt, a purist could sell the built engine and recoup a significant amount of their purchase price. This could be a really nice car, anyone interested, within should take the time to check it out, in person.
Steve R
Really like that color gold. Too often that shade looks brassy and cheap but this car looks like a million bucks in it. Way out of my price range but someone will be a happy owner soon.