Photo: Craigslist
I'm pretty sure that the first thing you can think of when talking about the 1969 GTO is the Judge. Launched as the ultimate GTO, the Judge became a highly desirable configuration in high demand today. It was produced for only three years, so a Judge in tip-top shape in unrestored and all-original condition is worth a small fortune.
The 1969 GTO in these pictures isn't a glorious Judge but a true 242 GTO requiring a complete restoration.
The engine is no longer the original unit that Pontiac installed on the assembly lines, so if you open the hood, you'll find a 389 V8 engine donated by a 1965 GTO Tri-Power. The engine develops 360 horsepower, but it's unclear if it still starts and runs. I assume it does, as the photos shared by the owner on Craigslist show the GTO in different places – moving the car around on a trailer isn't the most convenient thing to do, so it's safe to say that the GTO starts and runs.
Despite the working condition, the GTO still requires massive work. The seller says the previous owner parked the GTO during the 1980s, so the car has been sitting for approximately four decades. The owner passed, and the GTO remained in storage until they found it to give it a second chance.
Selling with the PHS documentation, the GTO needs major metalwork. This isn't a surprise. A Pontiac GTO spending approximately four decades in the same place comes with massive undercarriage problems, so be ready to install new floors and a new trunk pan. The photos show a somewhat decent patina, but if you're a collector who wants a tip-top GTO, you'll need a full respray. The car likely rolled off the assembly lines with a yellow finish, but you can find more information in the available PHS documents.
It's unclear if the car is complete, so the best way to determine if the GTO deserves a second chance is to inspect it in person. A 1969 GTO isn't a project aimed at a beginner, and the metal condition makes this example even more challenging. It's not addressed to the faint of heart, but I'm certain that with the right restoration work, this GTO could end up becoming a head-turning machine with an intriguing upgrade under the hood.
The owner doesn't sell the car, as they are particularly interested in trades. People who think this GTO fits their restoration plans must contact the seller to discuss the details, and if you want to see it in person, you'll have to travel to Southern Oregon. A trailer will be required to take the car home, and I'm certain the car rolls freely.
The engine is no longer the original unit that Pontiac installed on the assembly lines, so if you open the hood, you'll find a 389 V8 engine donated by a 1965 GTO Tri-Power. The engine develops 360 horsepower, but it's unclear if it still starts and runs. I assume it does, as the photos shared by the owner on Craigslist show the GTO in different places – moving the car around on a trailer isn't the most convenient thing to do, so it's safe to say that the GTO starts and runs.
Despite the working condition, the GTO still requires massive work. The seller says the previous owner parked the GTO during the 1980s, so the car has been sitting for approximately four decades. The owner passed, and the GTO remained in storage until they found it to give it a second chance.
Selling with the PHS documentation, the GTO needs major metalwork. This isn't a surprise. A Pontiac GTO spending approximately four decades in the same place comes with massive undercarriage problems, so be ready to install new floors and a new trunk pan. The photos show a somewhat decent patina, but if you're a collector who wants a tip-top GTO, you'll need a full respray. The car likely rolled off the assembly lines with a yellow finish, but you can find more information in the available PHS documents.
It's unclear if the car is complete, so the best way to determine if the GTO deserves a second chance is to inspect it in person. A 1969 GTO isn't a project aimed at a beginner, and the metal condition makes this example even more challenging. It's not addressed to the faint of heart, but I'm certain that with the right restoration work, this GTO could end up becoming a head-turning machine with an intriguing upgrade under the hood.
The owner doesn't sell the car, as they are particularly interested in trades. People who think this GTO fits their restoration plans must contact the seller to discuss the details, and if you want to see it in person, you'll have to travel to Southern Oregon. A trailer will be required to take the car home, and I'm certain the car rolls freely.
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