This Pontiac GTO got away, but there are more like it here.

1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop

Sold for $30,750 on 9/4/23

This 1970 Pontiac GTO hardtop was first delivered to Bendall Pontiac of Alexandria, Virginia, and is powered by a replacement 400ci V8 linked with a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential. The car was refurbished under previous ownership in the style of a GTO Judge and is finished in metallic green with a contrasting vinyl roof covering over a two-tone green vinyl interior. The body wears yellow and green graphics and features an Endura front bumper, a Ram Air hood, and front and rear spoilers. Additional equipment includes aftermarket headlights, 18″ Rally II-style alloy wheels, power steering, a retro-style head unit, a Holley carburetor, and a Speedmaster intake manifold. Acquired by the seller in June 2023, this GTO is now offered with spare and removed parts as well as Pontiac Historical Services documentation and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The car was finished from the factory in Palisade Green (45), and is said to have been repainted under previous ownership. GTO Judge-style graphics have been added to the body, and further exterior details include aftermarket projector headlights as well as an Endura front bumper, a Ram Air hood, a vinyl roof covering, and front and rear spoilers. The seller states that rust repairs have been carried out on both quarter panels. Exterior flaws include paint chipping on the front bumper and inconsistent panel gaps around the hood.

Rally II-style 18″ alloy wheels are mounted with 245/45 and 255/45 Ohtsu FP7000 tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs complemented by rear drums. The seller states that the power assist for the brakes is weak when the engine is idling.

The cabin is equipped with front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in two-tone green vinyl upholstery accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and replacement carpets. Woodgrain and engine-turned trim accents the interior, and a GTO Judge badge is affixed to the glovebox. Further appointments include a retro-style head unit with Bluetooth connectivity as well as front lap belts and GTO-branded black floor mats. Wear is noted on the seat upholstery along with discoloration on the dash and seatbelts.

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and a combination gauge. A trio of Equus auxiliary gauges is mounted below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 24k miles, less than 500 of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown.

The replacement 400ci V8 is said to have been sourced from a 1977 Pontiac and was installed under previous ownership. It is fitted with a Holley Demon carburetor as well as a Speedmaster mid-rise aluminum intake manifold, and the seller states that it is equipped with a performance camshaft.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential. A replacement dual exhaust system was installed under previous ownership.

The VIN is consistent with a 1970 Pontiac GTO hardtop, and decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:

70-24237 – 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop
PON121613– Pontiac, Michigan, plant assembly number
256 – Green interior
45– Palisade Green paint
02D – Fourth week of February build date

A portion of the driver-side door decal bearing the VIN number is included in the sale along with a copy of the build sheet and additional Pontiac Historical Services documentation that can be viewed in the gallery.

A collection of spare parts will accompany the car including the removed air conditioning compressor and Delco AM radio.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $30,750 by mannymanv
Auction Ended	September 4, 2023 at 12:15PM PT
Bids	24

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