Photo: Craigslist
From a production perspective, the 1967 model year wasn't the best for the GTO. The total output dropped significantly after the major 1966 boost, going down from nearly 97,000 units to a little over 81,000 cars.
The hardtop continued to be the best-selling model, accounting for over 65,000 cars, followed by the convertible with 9,500 cars.
As far as the engines were concerned, everybody's favorite was the standard 400 four-barrel. It offered a great mix of power and costs, making its way to over 64,000 GTOs.
However, Pontiac offered many great choices, including the highly desirable 400 four-barrel Ram Air package. You can hardly find one today, as only 751 customers ordered this configuration.
The 1967 Pontiac GTO that landed on Craigslist earlier this week leaves the door open to any engine upgrade the next owner aims for. The car is a roller, as it has already lost its original mill and transmission, possibly as it served as a donor for other GTOs.
The owner doesn't share many specifics, but the photos suggest that the GTO has been abandoned in a junkyard. If this is the case, I wouldn't expect good news in terms of metal, despite the owner promising the car comes with only a little rust. The floors and the trunk pan should be inspected first, as they typically become a rust invasion victim in the first years after starting to sleep outside.
It's unclear how long the car spent under the clear sky, but depending on the answer, you could end up spending more time fixing the metal.
The photos don't help either, as they don't reveal many tidbits. However, the interior looks wrecked, so it's safe to say the GTO needs everything. It's still worth it, considering a 1967 example is a highly desirable model.
Many people see the lack of an engine as a deal-breaker, especially if their plan was to restore the car to factory specifications. However, considering the GTO serves as a great project for a restomod, the original mill no longer being in the car is an opportunity to buy the vehicle cheaper. However, whether you'll be able to bring it back to the road depends on many factors, including your restoration skills, as this GTO doesn't look like a project aimed at the average Joe.
I'm a big fan of GTOs released in the '60s, and it's why I decided to highlight this rough example, as I believe it still deserves a second chance to shine despite its disappointing shape. The owner won't let the car go cheaply, as they expect to make $8,500 from the sale. You can see this GTO in person close to Phoenix, and you'll need a trailer to take it home should you reach a deal with the owner. You won't get a title but only a bill of sale.
As far as the engines were concerned, everybody's favorite was the standard 400 four-barrel. It offered a great mix of power and costs, making its way to over 64,000 GTOs.
However, Pontiac offered many great choices, including the highly desirable 400 four-barrel Ram Air package. You can hardly find one today, as only 751 customers ordered this configuration.
The 1967 Pontiac GTO that landed on Craigslist earlier this week leaves the door open to any engine upgrade the next owner aims for. The car is a roller, as it has already lost its original mill and transmission, possibly as it served as a donor for other GTOs.
The owner doesn't share many specifics, but the photos suggest that the GTO has been abandoned in a junkyard. If this is the case, I wouldn't expect good news in terms of metal, despite the owner promising the car comes with only a little rust. The floors and the trunk pan should be inspected first, as they typically become a rust invasion victim in the first years after starting to sleep outside.
It's unclear how long the car spent under the clear sky, but depending on the answer, you could end up spending more time fixing the metal.
The photos don't help either, as they don't reveal many tidbits. However, the interior looks wrecked, so it's safe to say the GTO needs everything. It's still worth it, considering a 1967 example is a highly desirable model.
Many people see the lack of an engine as a deal-breaker, especially if their plan was to restore the car to factory specifications. However, considering the GTO serves as a great project for a restomod, the original mill no longer being in the car is an opportunity to buy the vehicle cheaper. However, whether you'll be able to bring it back to the road depends on many factors, including your restoration skills, as this GTO doesn't look like a project aimed at the average Joe.
I'm a big fan of GTOs released in the '60s, and it's why I decided to highlight this rough example, as I believe it still deserves a second chance to shine despite its disappointing shape. The owner won't let the car go cheaply, as they expect to make $8,500 from the sale. You can see this GTO in person close to Phoenix, and you'll need a trailer to take it home should you reach a deal with the owner. You won't get a title but only a bill of sale.
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