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1969 Pontiac LeMans GTO Judge Tribute Comes with Hood-Mounted Tachometer

One of the car brands that we wouldn’t mind still having around is Pontiac. Not the more recent one that got killed by GM about ten years ago, but the one that used to make machines like the iconic GTO, considered one of the, if not the car responsible with the birth of the muscle car segment.
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The car in the gallery above is not a real GTO, but the LeMans that would later evolve into what many consider to be the first muscle car of the 1960s. It wants to look like a GTO, tough, because it has been designed as a tribute car.

Meant to be both reminiscent of and a nod to the GTO Judge – the variant of the GTO that made its debut in 1969 as a direct shot at the Plymouth Road Runner - the LeMans features a number of modifications intended to sent out the tribute message.

The orange body of the car sports several GTO Judge badges and graphics to make sure everyone gets the message of what this car is supposed to be. Added hardware includes a trunk-mounted spoiler, a hood-mounted tachometer, and chrome exhaust finishers.

Inside, the car has been upgraded with a complete reupholstery in white on the seats and door panels, and the fitting of an air-conditioning system, an aftermarket gauge pod, and a Bluetooth-enabled stereo.

We are not told what the original engine fitted under the hood was, but presently the LeMans packs a 400ci V8 (6.5-liters) V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission. The engine has been used for around 46,000 miles (74,000 km).

The LeMans GTO Judge wannabe can be found in Boca Raton, Florida, and it was recently listed as for sale on Bring a Trailer. It failed to sell when the reserve was not met and the bidding stopped at close to $26,000.
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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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