Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac deserving criticism. However, it needs to tick those boxes because the price is as breathtaking as its presentation. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting the GTO listed here on eBay in Plymouth, Michigan. Are you sitting down? Good, because the seller set their BIN at $139,900, with the option to make an offer.
If I could relive any era in automotive history, the 1960s would be a contender. That decade gave the world so much, from the Jaguar E-Type to the First Generation Buick Riviera and a range of iconic pony cars. However, it was also a time when muscle cars ruled the roost, and the undisputed daddy was the 1964 Pontiac GTO. John De Lorean aimed to position Pontiac as the performance arm of the General Motors empire, and this classic represented an excellent starting point. Its history is unclear, but the seller confirms that it recently underwent a no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration. The results justified the effort, because it is absolutely stunning. Its Starlight Black paint, verified by the Cowl Tag as the correct shade, is as smooth as glass. It reflects its surroundings like a mirror, while the panels are laser-straight. The underside shots reveal further perfection, with no evidence of rust or other problems. The sparkling trim provides a perfect contrast to the dark paint, while the Rally wheels and Redline tires add the ideal finishing touch.
What made the GTO special is what Pontiac bolted beneath the skin. This car features a 389ci V8, a four-speed Muncie manual transmission, a 10-bolt 3.23 Posi rear end, and power steering. With the company quoting power and torque figures of 325hp and 428 ft/lbs for the 3,500 lb GTO, it is easy to understand why so many people were impressed by the performance it delivered. The seller confirms that this classic is numbers-matching. While they don’t mention a mechanical refurbishment as part of the restoration, I would be surprised if the drivetrain didn’t receive plenty of TLC then. It is unclear how well the car runs and drives, but I can’t spot anything suggesting that this GTO is anything but a turnkey proposition.
I admit that this GTO’s interior has me scratching my head slightly. It initially appears as faultless as the exterior, but the dashpad on the driver’s side looks somewhat odd in a couple of the listing images. It may be a trick of the light, because there is nothing else warranting criticism. The Black vinyl is immaculate, there is no carpet wear, and the bright trim pieces prevent the interior from looking somber. Those living in warmer climates will welcome the air conditioning, because life inside this Pontiac could be stifling without it.
This 1964 Pontiac GTO is undeniably a stunning vehicle, and it may well be the best first-year example on the planet. However, it needs to be to justify the seller’s BIN figure. It is well above the market average, but it isn’t unprecedented. I don’t know how quickly it will find a new home, but I believe it will eventually. It will be fascinating to gauge your feedback on the price and whether you think the seller may need to compromise to achieve success.
I couldn’t begin to even imagine the amount of labor hours put into this Goat. I think that the body looks stunning. I see what Adam means about the dash. It does look a little weird. But, maybe it’s just a trick of the light like he said. I’m suprised that it’s not a Tripower, and suprised it doesn’t have a wood rimmed steering wheel, and that there’s no console. But its a good suprise, because you see those items all the time, this is more of a “Normal” GTO, one that you’d have more of a chance of running into on the street. That steering wheel looks perfect, and huge kudos to the owner for keeping it and restoring it. Overall, this Goat is drop dead gorgeous. Nice one Adam and Mitchell G.
According to the cowl tag this is a LeMans with the GTO option shown as the N in the options’ group 5. Group 2 shows a floor-mounted 4 speed (L) with a console (G). For ~$140K the seller should include PHS documentation. The information packet and reproduction windows sticker costs $160.
It’s unfortunate the setting ‘s background mars the exterior images with so many reflections.
This dealership’s prices always seem to be extremely high.
I wonder if that dealer ever sells a car, his prices are insane
Which barn was this found in?
An expensive one ! …😂😂
Vanguard Motors has notoriously high prices
Quality vehicles, but as mentioned, high prices
The horror of horrors is that insidious fender-mounted driver’s mirror which was left intact in its useless location. I’ll never understand why Pontiac lost its mind in ’63, & especially in ’64, in apparently pushing their sales staff to promote that extremely-detracting option on both their A & B bodies! The fact that it’s a remote mirror does not justify its useless location…to say nothing of how distracting it is from Pontiac’s otherwise superb styling!
On the plus side, there isn’t a fender-mounted mirror on the passenger side!
yes, very nice. that price is so high even the tires are sweating. not impressed with the work done on the firewall for the asking money. this will be for sale for awhile
Adam, That dash pad appears to be a reproduction piece with its “bloated” appearance and poor fit to the left of (and above) the instrument cluster, as well as an incorrect leather-like grain texture.
For $140K, it better be a flying car.
And no one’s gonna mention the wrong wheels to boot?
What’s wrong about R1’s??
389 engine? thought this year was strictly 326… beautiful car, I always liked this year but never owned a Pontiac.
GTOs were all 389’s.
64 was 389 in the GTO.
Mine was a sleeper ’64 LeMans with a transplanted 389, posi and munci 4 speed. Wiped out almost every Mustang except my friends ’67 GTA with a 390.
Hagerty has a price of $91,900 for a #1 concours condition 1964 GTO. So I’d say this one is over-priced quite a bit.
My favorite year GTO. Drop dead gorgeous!
Too nice to drive though. If you got a,sand pit (always around here) you would feel compelled to get it repainted! For me, too expensive to own! As much as I would love to own it.
Doesn’t look like an original air conditioning car. No air vents except under the dash.
The 389 was the standard motor in the 64 – 66 GTOs. I was surprised to see a single 4-barrel. You don’t see many of those, but I think the engine casting letters on the bell housing identify the original engine specs, so the restorer was trying to do it right. I think there are more 3x2s out there than were ever produced, since it could be a dealer-installed option. At $59,570 from Hagerty for a #1 Concours, not sure how you get to $140,000, but they do list the high price paid for one at $671,000. I guess I don’t need to sell it or buy it! By the way, I don’t know if this GTO would be considered #1 Concours since it has add-on air.
Add on air and heater delete! Fair weather only car. Standard brakes suck on these unless you could get the metallic shoes like the original ones, still not that easy to stop. But you wouldn’t be driving this goat, just looking at it and admiring it. 60k at the most. Plus another 2k for a new dash pad from Just Dashes.
Our 67 GTO 400 4bbl 4sp car was fast. We added a set of hookers and a holly 750 dp. We beat a ton of cars. In 1971 she took a roll and into a ditch. With today’s tires it wouldn’t have happened. But it was a fun Goat.
NOT Barn find ! Dealer show room toy.