1968 Pontiac GTO

Coupe

400cid 350hp

Automatic

Clear

1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe Vin# 242378R201065 2-Year Rotisserie Restoration (Pictures Included) Less than 2000 miles since restoration 82974 on Odometer Original Body Panel Southern Car Intact Original Window Sticker & Protecto-O-Plate Owner ID and New Vehicle Warranty Original Title, Tax Receipt & Dealer Service Card to Original Owner AC Turbo-Hydramatic 3-Spd Trans His & Hers Hurst Shifter Power Steering Console Deluxe Wheels Push Button Radio Front Seat Shoulder Belts Soft Ray Glass - All Windows Rally II Wheels Aegena Blue Metallic / Teal Blue Interior Protect-O-Plate Info 242378R201065 08-10-68 21423 A550 R W Schaeffer 412 S Cooper Arlington TX 76010 Sold at Van Winkle Motor Company 4023 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 VIN Decode 242378R201065 2 Pontiac 42 GTO 37 Two-Door Hardtop 8 1968 R Arlington, TX 201065 Production Sequence (same as Eng Stamp) Build Date 07A Build Date 07-July A-First Week Production Date Code on Engine F208 June 20 1968 Engine Code 789741 Engine Production Number YS 400cid 350hp Automatic Engine VIN Code 28R201065 2-Pontiac 8-1968 R-Arlington 201065-Last Six Number of Cars VIN Manifold Casting Number 9794234 The GTO never goes out of style, and when they're as cool as this 1968 coupe, it's easy to understand why. This is a fully restored, 100% numbers matching GTO coupe that's loaded with options like A/C, and a cool Hurst "His and Hers" Console Shifter. If you've been dreaming of GTO ownership your whole life, this is your chance to get a top-tier Goat that will show with the best at almost any level. Finished in unusual Aegean Blue Metallic (Dark Blue with light Metallic almost Black), this is a subtle, sophisticated GTO, one built as a gentleman's express rather than a street brawler, although it has the muscle to do that as well. In a sea of Carousel Red GTOs, this one is sure to stand out, especially with the stunning rotisserie restoration that has created a car that's far nicer than they ever were when they were new. The bodywork is simply spectacular, with laser-straight sheetmetal and expert panel alignment, with gorgeous two-stage PPG urethane paint on top. Prior to the restoration this was a very straight, rust free GTO with a low 81K miles on the chassis. The car was originally Cameo White from the factory and changed during the restoration to a much better factory 1968 color. The body was completely stripped and blasted to remove every inch of old paint/primer and then primered, blocked.. allowed to sit... primered and blocked two more times before the PPG Two-Stage Paint was applied. The paint is absolutely FLAT and mirror-like from every angle. Paint a car like this and expect to pay $15K for this kind of high quality job. The Endura front bumper is beautifully done without a single wrinkle or flex mark and correct GTO decals have been affixed to the rear quarters. All the chrome has been refinished, the stainless has been buffed, and it appears that all the plastic lenses are either new or perfect NOS pieces. Up front, the classic Pontiac split grille offers optional hidden headlamps which operate as they should, and the engine breathes through a pair of cool nostrils in the hood. The 400 cubic inch V8 under the hood is the YS code unit born with this car back in 1968, with 100% matching numbers. With a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor, it makes a healthy 350 horsepower and the most wonderful V8 sounds. The detailing in the engine bay is so crisp that you want to examine every inch of it, and you'll be rewarded with a highly accurate machine that's ready to show. Correct finishes, including Pontiac Turquoise on the block, chrome on the valve covers, and gloss black on the air cleaner all add up to a stunning presentation. Reproduction hoses and clamps were fitted, there's new wiring throughout. And yes, this is a factory A/C car, complete with the original-style A6 compressor with new fittings and lines. It fires up with a snarl, settles into a slightly lumpy idle that lets you know this is no wheezing Tempest, and pulls with the torque that only a big block can deliver. Impressive. The three-speed TH400 automatic transmission is a willing and able partner, and thanks to 2.93 gears out back, this car has exceptionally long legs on the highway. Easily able to cruise at hyper-legal speeds with the A/C blasting, this is one GTO ideally suited for a cross-country trip in style. Take your hands off the wheel at 80 mph and it tracks as straight as a perfectly balanced brand new front end should. Every nut and bolt, bushing, decal, and wire on this gorgeous unit was attended to. You'll also note that the underside is as clean as the body and engine bay, and a wonderful satin black frame, as original. No liberties were taken with the suspension and brakes, which were fully rebuilt and refinished to factory specifications. A fresh dual exhaust system features brand new stainless mufflers that give this Goat a wicked voice. There's also a fresh gas tank with new lines and hoses. It rides on a set of handsome Pontiac Rally II wheels with correct and brand new 'PMD' center caps and fresh BF Goodrich Radial TA’s P235/60R15 Radial Tires. The stunning Teal bucket seat interior is one of the car's best features. The entire interior is almost 100% Original to the car and in absolutely wonderful condition. When I first looked at it I thought it was all brand new, but looking at it closer you can tell it is original because of the quality of the materials. The Dash and Door Panels were re-dyed and look like they are fresh and new. The restorer knew what they were doing to keep the timeless original look to this interior. The Seats, Headliner and Carpeting looks all original and it a 8+ out of 10. The Hurst dual gate shifter was a Pontiac standard for many years, and offers a cool look at early attempts at the dual-purpose "manumatic" that's so popular today, and it really does work to wake up the big 400 on the roll. The documentation on this vehicle is top notch, including the Protect-O-Plate, Original Window Sticker, Owner ID and New Vehicle Warranty, Original Title, Tax Receipt & Dealer Service Card to Original Owner. This documented, matching-numbers GTO is a brilliant example of what made it so popular and so intimidating on the street. With Pontiac's typical flair for combining luxury and horsepower, it's simply awesome to drive-comfortable when you're cruising, but seriously fast when you nail the throttle. The fantastic, high-quality restoration will win its share of admirers anywhere you go, and it's available for a very reasonable price. For pure performance-per-dollar, this Goat is hard to beat. The California Blake Plate on the back is for display purposes only and does not come with the car. But this is the tag that can be used for CA buyers. The car comes with CA White and Blue Tags, it is currently registered and has a clear CA Title. For further information please call Frank at 949-310-6262 If you are having problems with the pictures loading on eBay go directly to my Photobucket Account at: http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv57/fmattingly/Pontiac%20GTO%201968%20Blue%20Met/ TERMS & CONDITIONS: The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. 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