Photo: Craigslist
Things didn't go necessarily as planned in the early '70s for the GTO, as the trend that pushed more and more buyers to smaller cars was gaining traction. The market was suddenly against muscle cars and massive performance under the hood, with insurers charging extra whenever a customer came in with models like the GTO.
Due to these difficult conditions, Pontiac sold only approximately 40K GTOs, and the hardtop accounted for the lion's share with 32,731 units.
The convertible was much rarer at 3,621 units.
The Judge continued to be a thing, with 3,635 hardtops rolling off the assembly lines with this package despite costing $337 more over the base $3,267 price of this body style. Only 162 Judge convertibles left the factory this year.
One of the Judges that were produced in 1970 landed on Craigslist a few days ago, and the photos confirm that it's also one of the best-looking Judges you've probably seen in a long time. It's a real-deal Judge, and the seller included documentation to prove it, with the build sheet confirming that the GTO was ordered by the original owner with this desirable package.
The owner doesn't share specifics about a potential restoration that took place in the past, but this is very likely the case, as the car looks spotless, and it's hard to believe that it has never been overhauled. The first sign that this Judge is no longer unrestored and unaltered is what happens under the hood, as the powertrain has been significantly changed from the original configuration.
The GTO was fitted with a 400ci engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, but the seller says that a previous owner installed another 400ci unit in the late '90s. The car also got a new 4-speed transmission, but fortunately, the original gearbox is still around with the shifter and the console. Unfortunately, you won't get the engine, so returning to the stock setup is no longer possible.
The good news is that the engine starts, runs, and drives properly, so the car's mechanical capabilities align with how it looks. This is a spotless GTO Judge, and I doubt it'll remain available for long, especially if priced properly.
Speaking of price, the owner is willing to let the car go for $65,000, which seems fair, considering how it looks and its overall condition. A car like this GTO requires an in-person or a third-party inspection, so contact the owner to discuss all the details and arrange a verification before making an offer.
The car is parked in Valley Center, California, and it should be able to drive on its wheels anywhere, though you might want to bring transportation to protect its spotless shape.
The convertible was much rarer at 3,621 units.
The Judge continued to be a thing, with 3,635 hardtops rolling off the assembly lines with this package despite costing $337 more over the base $3,267 price of this body style. Only 162 Judge convertibles left the factory this year.
One of the Judges that were produced in 1970 landed on Craigslist a few days ago, and the photos confirm that it's also one of the best-looking Judges you've probably seen in a long time. It's a real-deal Judge, and the seller included documentation to prove it, with the build sheet confirming that the GTO was ordered by the original owner with this desirable package.
The owner doesn't share specifics about a potential restoration that took place in the past, but this is very likely the case, as the car looks spotless, and it's hard to believe that it has never been overhauled. The first sign that this Judge is no longer unrestored and unaltered is what happens under the hood, as the powertrain has been significantly changed from the original configuration.
The GTO was fitted with a 400ci engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, but the seller says that a previous owner installed another 400ci unit in the late '90s. The car also got a new 4-speed transmission, but fortunately, the original gearbox is still around with the shifter and the console. Unfortunately, you won't get the engine, so returning to the stock setup is no longer possible.
The good news is that the engine starts, runs, and drives properly, so the car's mechanical capabilities align with how it looks. This is a spotless GTO Judge, and I doubt it'll remain available for long, especially if priced properly.
Speaking of price, the owner is willing to let the car go for $65,000, which seems fair, considering how it looks and its overall condition. A car like this GTO requires an in-person or a third-party inspection, so contact the owner to discuss all the details and arrange a verification before making an offer.
The car is parked in Valley Center, California, and it should be able to drive on its wheels anywhere, though you might want to bring transportation to protect its spotless shape.
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