Here's Why You Should Stay Away From This 1968 Pontiac GTO That's Going Under the Gavel

Nope, it hasn't been rebuilt following a horrific crash, as water got the best of it. That's right, this is a flooded classic open-top machine that is looking for a new home. It will be auctioned off online at a yet-undisclosed date. It currently lives in Tampa South, Florida, alongside a whole bunch of other vehicles that have all kinds of damage.

As you have likely figured out, this 1968 Pontiac GTO is advertised by an automotive hall of shame website. The Copart listing claims that this white classic on five-spoke wheels with a red interior has 14,693 miles (23,646 km) on the odometer, which is kind of hard to believe given that it rolled off the line nearly six decades ago. This means it has covered around 265 miles (425 km) each year.

Anyone interested in purchasing this flooded old-timer is probably curious if it has something under the hood. And the answer is yes, there is an engine there. However, it is impossible to tell what motor we are looking at, given that the listing does not say anything about it, and there is not a single image of this car with the hood open. Still, it is likely a V8, preferably the 455 unit, which was offered next to the 400 back in the day on the second-gen Pontiac GTO.

The vendor says that such rides, albeit pristine, usually fetch nearly $60,000. However, given its moist condition, this one will go for much less than that. We cannot tell you if it still runs and drives, as the seller hasn't said anything about it. If this vehicle still interests you, you should find out if it was salty or fresh water that flooded it. Moreover, we would recommend an in-person inspection, if possible, prior to the car going under the gavel, and you should reach out to the seller to see if that's possible.

We wouldn't buy a flooded machine unless we got it for very cheap, as there's a lot of things that water can damage, and we'd certainly not get an exotic with flood damage. Fortunately, this old Pontiac GTO is quite easy to work on compared to modern vehicles, and we reckon a skilled person should have it up and running again in no time. You can check out the online ad here on the quoted website, and before you do, let us know how much you think this flooded Pontiac GTO is worth.