When Pontiac introduced the mid-size GTO muscle car, the bean counters expected to sell just 5,000 copies in its first year, 1964. Instead, the number was more like 32,000 and would peak two years later at 97,000 units. This 1967 GTO hardtop has been sitting in the woods for the past five years, so it’s going to need a lot of work. But it has a Tri-Power set-up, making the prospects a bit more attractive. Located in Wallingford, Connecticut, this “Goat” is available here on eBay where the last bidder cast the line at $4,600.
From 1964-66, the GTO was powered by several versions of Pontiac’s 389 cubic-inch V8, one of which had triple 2-barrel carburetors. This “Tri-Power” set-up was good for 360 hp and could light up the rear tires at a traffic light. The company switched to a 400 V8 in 1967, in line with GM’s then policy of capping mid-size car engines at that displacement. Tri-Power was gone, replaced by a new Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor that in HO trim was capable of the same horsepower output.
Considering that the seller’s Pontiac has its original 400 engine but with the earlier triple carb set-up, an intake manifold switch was made at one time. The seller says he’s had the car for a few years and we’re guessing it’s been holed up under the trees during this period. It hasn’t run in some time and no mention is made of what it will take short of a complete restoration. It does have a 4-speed manual transmission, helping make the project a little easier to swallow.
The 1967 model year would not be a record-setter, but still quite strong. Pontiac built 81,722 GTOs that year and 65,176 were the 2-door hardtop, although a 2-door post version was still offered. This blue GTO looks to have once had a vinyl top and most of the sheet metal has some rust in one place or another. And the floorboards look as though if you stomped on them hard enough, you’d see daylight. This could be a very desirable automobile once again, but your bank balance will need a cash infusion once you’re done.
Looks like only the VIN and the drive train have any value here. Not sure how you’d handle this one but would bet someone out there has a good body/frame that all the parts would fit in nicely.
I wouldn’t rule out the dash being unmolested – certainly helps.
Didn’t know the price of scrap metal went up so high. Maybe it was the Russian invasion?
“If you ever go back into Wooley Swamp, well, you better not go at night.
There’s things out there in the middle of them woods that’d make a strong man die from fright.
Things that crawl and things that fly
Things that creep around on the ground….
….there’s some things in this world you just can’t explain.”
Charlie Daniels
🎵As far as I’m concerned there ain’t no excuse
For the raping and the killing and the child abuse
And I’ve got a way to put an end to all that mess
Just take them rascals out in the swamp
Put ’em on their knees and tie ’em to a stump
Let the rattlers and the bugs and the alligators do the rest ” 🎶
Simple Man
Charlie Daniels
I wouldn’t count on that being the original engine, it is wearing a 65 or older Tri-Power, and based on the valve covers, it is a 66 or older engine. You need the date code to determine what this is, as a WT code was used several years. The rear bumper laying out on the field is from a 1966 it appears. Quite the project… hard pass!
The seller was so lazy didnt clean it out and at least should have pulled it from where it was returning to nature. I dont know what a decent goat like this goes for, but seems like u’d be underwater with this roach.. $$$ for the VIN I spose. Good luck and happy motoring!
Cheers
GPC
#basketcase ….
Lol
A used up car that’s been left to the elements for years in Connecticut . Parts car at best
I think this one is just to far gone salvage what you can and scrap it
He may look dumb but thats just a disguise.
Charlie Daineils
In the ebay ad the seller claims that the car is driveable. Come on. Does anybody believe that?????
Yes, the valve covers are from a ’66 and older and if you put them on a ’67/newer engine, the rockers will tap them (ask me how I know!). This car would be a great parts car/VIN donor. Nothing wrong with a 389 tri-power 4-speed set up! Rally gauges, bucket seats, tail lights and other odds and ends make the current $4600 bid well worth it. I’ll bet it has a limited-slip rear end.
Trav66, you can install the early covers on a 67 up engine. I have a 65 GTO with a 70 RA lll. bought a set of thick cork gaskets from either Performance Years or Ames years ago that provide the necessary clearance. You can also purchase aluminum spacers in various thicknesses that will clear aftermarket rockers.
Aaaah! I forgot about the extra thick gaskets! I was probably 16 (in the ’80’s) when I tried putting the older style on my ’72 GTO. I put the correct chrome ones back on and that was it, lesson learned. I vaguely recall learning about using the thick ones a few years later. Thanks for jarring my memory! I miss those days.
Is that a tree growing out of the passenger seat??
Id say that is the remains of the stitched cloth that covered one of the headliner rods
I believe you’ll need 3 goats to eat the vegetation out to save this goat
Another heap, maybe the drivetrain, but nothing else
If this goat is worth $4,600. I wonder what someone would pay for a one owner 77 Trans am. All original with a rusted body is worth and clear title? These prices is unbelieveable what people will pay.
Listed as sold for $7100, although the bidder has zero feedback.