Pontiac’s GTO was in its fourth year in 1967, the second as a series of its own. Its popularity was still high, though down from 96,000 to 81,000 units in 1967 vs. 1966. The seller’s convertible had the second lowest production of GTO’s three body styles. It was purchased from the wife of the original owner, who lived across the street. It hasn’t run in several years, but the body has largely held up these past 55 years. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this “Wide-Track” Pontiac is available here on eBay. While you can take it home for $28,000, the seller has set a reserve somewhere between there and the current bid of $18,300.
The GTO had all-new, sleeker sheet metal for 1966, so changes to the 1967 models would be limited. The most noticeable difference was in the taillights, which fellow street racers saw more of than the headlights. The big news for ’67 was that the standard V8 engine was enlarged slightly from 389 cubic inches to 400, though the base level output remained at 335 hp. We assume that’s the engine in the seller’s car, but he/she doesn’t say nor are any photos from under the hood provided. But we’re told its numbers matching.
As the story goes, this GTO spent the last 35 years tucked away in the garage of the original owner. We’re guessing he has since passed away and his wife had the chore of selling the car, for which the neighbor was quick to oblige. But back then is when it quit running for reasons unknown. Since it spent so much time indoors, the body and sheet metal have stayed in good condition overall. It’s likely the engine and automatic transmission will need to be rebuilt.
The most noticeable thing about the interior is that the driver’s side bucket seat is missing and its whereabouts are unknown. The top may be MIA as well. This GTO has the optional Hurst Dual Gate, aka “His n Her” shifter, though one stick is missing. George Hurst rolled this out for the aftermarket in the 1960s before it was added as an option in Pontiac GTOs and Olds 442s. It came with a shifter that had two paths under the plate. The main shift pattern was your usual PRNDL, where you placed the lever in Drive and let the transmission valve body do its thing. To the right, a separate gate was used manually when the car was at a stop. At that point, you could control the shift pattern for the car.
Considering that only 9,500 GTO drop-tops were made in 1967, the number of survivors today may be in the hundreds. And that doesn’t consider how much the Dual Gate option may further reduce the population. This may make it a worthwhile restoration that may not be too grueling.
This ’67 Goat has a lot of potential like most cars if you throw enough money at them. I can’t tell, but it appears mold has reared its ugly head in places and looks like the speedometer has been replaced. It sure surprises how many times you see one family owned vehicles that have fallen into disrepair.
Maybe one family and everyone in the family tree drove it. I agree throw enough money at it and will be wonderful. But this one is not a few months of work. Although there are plenty of parts repoped for these still will take a lot of sweat and time to restore this one. Drop top goats are cool, a buddy had one a 64 and it was a 300 dollar oil burner but looked good parked. To think of the cars we tore up back in the day
That reminds me of the guy I sold my 71 Vette convertible to in snowy upstate NY back in the mid 70s. He said he was going to use it as his winter beater.
I didn’t ask, just took the money and ran.
Holy grail car for me. 67 convertible, n my opinion, was the high point of styling for the GTO. Looks like someone started collecting parts for a restoration, but never got around to it. The drivers seat is probably sitting in a dusty corner of an upholstery shop somewhere local. The rally wheels probably went on to another car.
The dash looks off to me, but I can’t place why. And there’s probably some bondo in the quarters. The good news is that replacement parts are plentiful. Would love to see this restored.
Russ, on the dual gate, there’s only one stick. The space you’re seeing on the left is for the shift pattern window. I drove a 68 GTO that had one of these. I could see the appeal if you street raced or did some weekend drags.
The final sale will probably be strong on this. These tend to be very popular. This one will wind up being restored, probably with a color change.
The dash is correct BUT, the chrome accent surround along the perimeter of the cluster housing, on the edge of each of the four (4) cluster pods and around the heater/defroster control panel is worn away. That combined with the general grime, mold, dull paint and the light surface corrosion on all of the metallic components all add up to make this dash look quite “off”.
FYI the dual gate shifter was not an option, but rather was included if your ’67-’68 GTO was equipped with both automatic transmission and center console options. As Jim in FL said, there was just one stick.
No engine photos?
I had a 67 with the dual gate (his&her) shifter . . . Seems like there was a spring loaded gate to allow the shifter to be moved to the right side . . The shifter is lettered 1-2-3 for the 400 turbo hydramatic 3 speed transmission . . The shifts on the right are ratcheted to prevent over shifting if you choose to use it . . I never did . . Maybe a couple times . . Mine rusted out around the back glass (hard top) and the taillights . .
The spring loaded gate is still there, although it is in the open position. The black plastic tab used to open and close the gate is still there. I had two 67 GTO converts, one had every option available except power steering, tilt column, disc brakes and rally wheels.
The asking price on this one for the condition it’s in, is somewhat steep.
There is no second shifter, you switched from automatic side to 3,2,1 that’s why it’s called his n hers