1968 Pontiac GTO

Convertible Convertible

400ci 335hp

Automatic

242678B115736

Clear

Gasoline

To start with, let me first say that I am listing this ’68 Pontiac GTO for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information. As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (65) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,139) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. Just some quick history on the GTO: The Pontiac GTO is considered by many as the first true muscle car. Whereas other manufacturers were concentrating on their full size lines, Pontiac saw the potential for dropping a big block engine into an intermediate frame and marketing it at a budget price. Pontiac sneaked past the GM restriction on this combination by making the GTO an option on the Tempest model, creating the hottest performance machine yet. The GTO sold in great numbers and would fuel the competition between GM, Ford, and Chrysler that would keep the muscle car industry thriving for years to come. The GTO would later evolve into the Judge, an extroverted option package of the blotted GTO, and would continue the tradition until the GTO died an embarrassing death in 1974. Our 1968 Pontiac GTO convertible is wicked nice and nothing short of “AWESOME”. This particular ‘68 Pontiac GTO convertible had been in the same family for the past 40 years. The Goat was originally from the New Jersey and the Maryland area throughout most of its life. The GTO was actually sold and shipped to Sheldon Pontiac in New Brunswick New Jersey. The Pontiac was sold a few years back to the second owner who restored the car. He stated that his GTO was completely original with original paint, interior and top when he acquired it. You may think "over the top" with this quality restoration, but really, any collector car enthusiast would be proud to add this to his/her collection. This GTO comes with the original owner's New Jersey Title, PHS documentation, Protect-O -Plate, Owner's Manual, Warranty books, service records and receipts of the restoration process. This Pontiac should be considered as a number one (1) condition, frame-off, 1968 GTO convertible. Some of the highlights of this 1968 GTO are: · 1-Family owned for 40 years; · PHS documentation; · Copy of Window Sticker; · Copy of Protect-O-Plate; · Original 400ci 335hp engine; · Original Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission; · Original interior; · Original top; · Original seat covers; · 78,387 original miles; · Original sheet metal; · Original solid frame; · Original floors pans; · Original trunk pan; · Completely restored and stripped to the bare metal and taken off the frame; · Rotisserie restoration; · Console with original His & Her shifter; · Push bottom am radio with rear speaker (Now has correct AM/FM radio); · Spare tire cover; · Retractable hideaway headlights; · Door edge guards; · Vanity visor mirror; · Side view mirror with driver’s side remote; · Power steering; · Power brakes; · Deluxe seat belts; · Head rests; · Full tinted glass; · Electric clock; · Lamp luggage and ignition lights; · Dual stage HD air cleaner; · Rubber floor mats. VIN Number: 242678B115736 VIN Number Decode: · 2 Pontiac · 42 GTO · 67 Convertible · 8 1968 Model Year · B Baltimore, MD Assembly Plant · 115736 Sequence Number Trim Tag Decode: · 02D 4th Week of February 1968 · 221226 Data Processing Numbers · 120212 Data Processing Numbers · ST Style · 68 1968 · 24267 § 2 Pontiac § 42 GTO § 67 Convertible · BAL01670 § BAL Baltimore, MD Assembly Plant § 01670 Unit Number · BDY Body · TR Trim · 223 Black Interior · R2 § R Solar Red Exterior Paint § 2 Black Vinyl Roof · PAINT Paint Exterior: The car has a solid original body and the car is straight as an arrow. The car's exterior factory color, Solar Red, was refinished in the 2-stage base coat clear coat PPG paint system. This car's mirror like appearance is absolutely stunning. Notice the body lines as they are extremely straight with no waves, dings, dents, scratches or chips in the finish. The roof drip rail moldings, trim, bright work and emblems are all in excellent condition. The original rear bumper was re-chromed with a triple plated show quality chrome. New door weather strip, emblems and the original tinted front grille holding the restored hideaway headlights, actuator and vacuum lines. New side markers and tinted replacement windshield. Restored 14" Rally II wheels mounted with BG Goodrich tires. The stainless and bright work is original. The black power convertible top is in amazing original condition as well as the convertible boot. However, the convertible top weather-strip has been replaced. Interior: The GTO has a gorgeous original and stunning interior with no wear or tear showing. Only the carpeting has been replaced. The seat covers, door panels, dash pad and instrument panel are all original. The carpeting, door panels, seat covers, factory seat belts, headliner, sail panels, dash and instrument cluster are considered to be excellent throughout. All the gauges to include the tachometer are in working order. The heater, horn, radio, interior lights, back up lights, key buzzer and reverse light, on the dash, all work properly. Originally an AM radio car, it has now been upgraded to a correct AM/FM radio. The padded dash is in awesome shape and there are no speaker cutouts in the doors or kick panels. The interior should be considered excellent throughout. Engine: Looking under the hood you'll notice the engine bay has a nice clean, factory appearance and is highly detailed. The GTO’s motor is a numbers matching 400ci 335hp V8 that has been refinished in the correct Pontiac blue. All the factory original components are matching as well. New fuel and brake lines, restored master cylinder and brake booster. GM hoses and belts with original style tower hose clamps. New engine bay wiring, new headlight harnesses, new headlight vacuum actuators and all restored vacuum lines. Simply no expense was spared to ensure that the engine bay would show as factory correct. The original engine runs perfect and was never rebuilt, however it has had new seals and gaskets professionally installed. Trunk: The car’s trunk is spotless and comes with a spare Rally II wheel, original restored jack assembly, and trunk mat. Mechanical: Mechanically very sound with no notable issues.Undercarriage: The underside has that brand new appearance, like it just came off the showroom floor. Original floors were painted in Solar Red to match the car's exterior finish. The underside was sandblasted and buffed to achieve that high gloss finish. The frame, suspension, front end components, shocks, gas tank sending unit, emergency brake hardware, brake system, body mounts and sway bar links have all been replaced, restored or refurbished. New 2½” dual exhaust system with OEM style mufflers with the original chrome exhaust tip extensions gives this GOAT a nicely tuned stock sound. ID Photos: You can see photo documentation here. I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. That is why I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid. Terms of Sale: This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within (2) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified bank check, wire transfer or cash. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.On Jan-05-16 at 09:01:52 PST, seller added the following information: Here are two videos of this mint 1968 GTO convertible for you to look at: