After examining the photos and reading what the seller has to say about this 1967 Pontiac GTO, I’m thinking this Goat is probably best categorized as a stalled project, yet one that seems like it’s at a very good point for someone else to take over. The owner’s description of this being a nice example that will require further attention sounds like a reasonable assessment, so if you’ve been looking for a sixties muscle car that’s already made a good head start, this 1967 Pontiac GTO here on eBay might be a fine candidate. Being a convertible, it will also have some extra appeal for those who enjoy open-air driving. This one’s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the buy-it-now price set at $34,995, plus an additional button to make the seller an offer.
Curvette, thanks a lot for bringing this cool Pontiac to our attention! The seller bought the GTO ten years ago, and it appears that some of the work had already been completed before his acquisition, along with several additional tasks executed during the past decade. After the exterior trim was removed, some areas of minor rust were discovered near the lower sections of a few panels, but these have since been repaired. The owner now believes the car is ready to head to a body shop, and hopefully, there’s not too much left to do before it’s ready for a new paint job.
By this time, the 389 had grown to 400 cubic inches and was the standard engine for the ’67 model, which is what can be found in the bay here. It’s not confirmed to be the factory component, but the motor is stated to have been rebuilt in the past, with just 200 miles since the overhaul was completed. Unfortunately, the carburetor didn’t receive any attention, and a small exhaust leak is present, so a little more work under the hood awaits the next owner. The Turbo 400 has a new filter and gasket, but the owner is unsure how long ago the transmission was last completely gone through.
Much of the interior is thought to be original, including the seats and carpet, with the condition remaining decent overall, especially for a convertible. The top is stated as going up or down ably from the switch on the dash, but it’s time for a new canvas to be installed over the existing rails. It’s certainly a positive that this one’s had quite a bit of work already, and even better that it’s running and driving. However, with several items still needing attention, do you think this one justifies the nearly $35k asking price?
This car has much work to do pre paint shop.
Drop the gas tank and weld in the trunk panels to start .. i see pans included in pictures.
Then likely new rockers…
Love to see underneath the floor pans and frame…
Its a nice project but unless one puts sweat equity into it they’re underwater.
1967 was a-good year for goats 🐐.
I would like to see more of the firebird in
the garage 😎
Good luck with sale…
Its nice that the seller spread the parts out so potential buyers can see what was taken off, but still with the car.
It looks like the job was started by someone who loves the mechanical aspects of a restoration, but really doesn’t want to tackle the bodywork. Once the trim was removed it was apparent that it was going to need more than a little primer here and there before paint.
It is a convertible, which boosts the price, (and likelihood of rusty floorboards) but at the asking price, one would hope (and have to verify) that everything was numbers matching. It also needs undercar pics to justify the asking price.
Someone with the same passion for bodywork that the previous owner(s) had for mechanicals would be an ideal buyer. Buying it and bringing it to a bodyshop is almost always a recipe for failure in todays day and age.
This can be a really nice car, not a tri-power four speed, but a nice (hopefully) solid convertible. It looks like a great start.
What a mess. Ready for paint? Primer slapped onto – – – what? Look at the windshield picture, passenger side. Woulda’ been worth lots more if it hadn’t been taken apart, who knows how carefully. Interior looks just plain tired, dashboard’s cracked, steering wheel’s cracked, top frame needs refinishing. And no underside pictures. Who does an engine overhaul and leave the exhaust leaking and the carburetor sick?
Nice try.
I agree about rebuilding the engine and leaving a gunked up carb and exhaust leak. To be fair though, the seller never says that it’s ready for paint, only that it needs body work and paint. I’d like to see the undercarriage and frame but for the most part, the seller appears to be transparent about the known faults, condition and what it is, a project. As with all these old cars, a thorough in person inspection will reveal just how transparent the seller has been.
Guess you’ve never heard of original patina? LOL
67 is my favorite year Goat but this one needs the trunk pans replaced, some rust repair, and paint besides the new top. Unless you’re a paint & body man with a welder the price seems a bit steep to me.
I think the price will always be steep. I can’t see a skilled person willingly overpay, reasoning that they can fix what’s wrong so the price matters less. I suspect the skilled person will be more able than the average dreamer to accurately appraise what is before them.
Like $20K too steep….
The VIN checks out as a genuine GTO.
Not sure if it has an exhaust leak or if it’s blowout from the crankcase since there is an open hole/grommet on the passenger-side valve cover that should not be there. Like the 389, the 400 has a PCV valve in the intake manifold behind the carburetor; the hose running to it is visible. Maybe there’s some kind of blank plate keeping it sealed or something because there should be oil fog all over that hole if the engine’s been run at all.
The trunk’s not the problem – the windshield bed and cowl are. Pulling the reveal molding on that windshield uncovered a nasty surprise: The bed is rusting badly and water intrusion is showing up behind the cowl as rust behind the seal bead right at where the voltage regulator is.
If the rust is bad enough, then the entire dash, crash pad, windshield and anything flammable has to be stripped out from both sides of the cowl to address the rust, which may require extensive fabrication & welding to remedy (although a good time to replace the cracked crash pad!).
I bought a ’69 Electra convertible that had this problem so severely the windshield would actually deflect slightly inwards at highway speeds and shoot tiny rust flakes into your face. Sold that car at a loss shortly thereafter.
As a convertible I’d also like to see the floor sheetmetal. Especially since we know the windshield’s been leaking for years.
As for the TH400: mine’s at about 125K after 59-years; I replaced all of the seals in it in 2010 when I pulled the 389 for a rebuild but as far as I can tell the transmission’s never been rebuilt and it’s dragging a ’66 Bonneville around without any trouble.
I imagine that someone will pay this ask, but it’s going to take at least an equal amount to clean it up and get it ready for paint. Lotta welding in someone’s future.
Bankruptcy starter kit! This will be for sale for a long time if he thinks he’ll get anything close to $30k for it.