Photo: eBay seller sley2078
The 1968 model year was an important release for the GTO lineup, as Pontiac operated several notable changes that allowed sales to skyrocket.
On the one hand, the carmaker introduced the famous hidden headlights and a new front bumper made from polyurethane. Built with energy absorption in mind, the front bumper was painted in the same color as the body. The GTO also sported a shorter wheelbase, with Pontiac dropping the two-door post coupe.
The base GTO could be had with a 400 V8 rated at 350 horsepower. However, the carmaker also offered a less powerful mill with a two-barrel carburetor as an option.
All these changes allowed the sales to go up, with Pontiac shipping 87,684 GTOs in 1968. 77,704 of them were hardtops.
One of these hardtops landed on eBay courtesy of seller sley2078, who doesn't share many specifics, letting the photos speak for themselves.
While I strongly recommend that any potential buyer to inspect the car in person before committing to a purchase, one particular highlight is the VIN code (also revealed in one of the shared pics). The 242 code confirms it's a real GTO, albeit it's unclear how original and complete the car continues to be today.
The seller says the 400 V8 engine is still in the car and runs from an alternative fuel source. They used a gas can to start the mill, and everything worked as expected. The V8 is paired with a 4-speed transmission.
The photos suggest this GTO has been sitting for years, so you'll find the typical amount of rust, including at the bottom of the windshield. If you believe this GTO could be your next project, I advise you to order a third-party inspection or see it in person, put the car on a lift to check the undercarriage and find a good mechanic to inspect the engine.
The interior looks like it needs the typical restoration work, but without more specifics, it's hard to tell if anything important is missing from the cabin. A full overhaul will still be required, but you'll find out more during the inspection.
As a real 242 GTO, this project doesn't sell cheaply. The owner expects to get $10,000 for the car, and they won't even accept other offers, so the price is firm. Meanwhile, the vehicle is sitting in San Antonio, Texas, albeit the chances are it'll fail to find a new home this time. The listing will expire in approximately one day, so I believe we'll see this GTO returning to eBay in the coming weeks.
The site claims 38 people are already monitoring this GTO, but the clock is already ticking, so the car will probably stay where it is for a little longer.
The base GTO could be had with a 400 V8 rated at 350 horsepower. However, the carmaker also offered a less powerful mill with a two-barrel carburetor as an option.
All these changes allowed the sales to go up, with Pontiac shipping 87,684 GTOs in 1968. 77,704 of them were hardtops.
One of these hardtops landed on eBay courtesy of seller sley2078, who doesn't share many specifics, letting the photos speak for themselves.
While I strongly recommend that any potential buyer to inspect the car in person before committing to a purchase, one particular highlight is the VIN code (also revealed in one of the shared pics). The 242 code confirms it's a real GTO, albeit it's unclear how original and complete the car continues to be today.
The seller says the 400 V8 engine is still in the car and runs from an alternative fuel source. They used a gas can to start the mill, and everything worked as expected. The V8 is paired with a 4-speed transmission.
The photos suggest this GTO has been sitting for years, so you'll find the typical amount of rust, including at the bottom of the windshield. If you believe this GTO could be your next project, I advise you to order a third-party inspection or see it in person, put the car on a lift to check the undercarriage and find a good mechanic to inspect the engine.
The interior looks like it needs the typical restoration work, but without more specifics, it's hard to tell if anything important is missing from the cabin. A full overhaul will still be required, but you'll find out more during the inspection.
As a real 242 GTO, this project doesn't sell cheaply. The owner expects to get $10,000 for the car, and they won't even accept other offers, so the price is firm. Meanwhile, the vehicle is sitting in San Antonio, Texas, albeit the chances are it'll fail to find a new home this time. The listing will expire in approximately one day, so I believe we'll see this GTO returning to eBay in the coming weeks.
The site claims 38 people are already monitoring this GTO, but the clock is already ticking, so the car will probably stay where it is for a little longer.
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