The GTO was the brainchild of Pontiac engineer Russell Gee, an engine specialist; Bill Collins, a chassis engineer; and Pontiac chief engineer John DeLorean. In early 1963, General Motors' management issued an edict banning divisions from involvement in auto racing. At the time, Pontiac's advertising and marketing approach was heavily based on performance, and racing was an important component of that strategy. With GM's ban on factory-sponsored racing, Pontiac's young, visionary management turned its attention to emphasizing street performance. MotoeXotica is pleased to present yet another beautiful Pontiac GTO Convertible with a 4 speed transmission. This particular GTO has benefited from some restoration work, was annually driven by the previous owner and only has 10,000 miles since restoration. This solid car is ready to drive anywhere and anytime with plenty of confidence. Recently repainted in the original Reef Turquoise, the paint on the car is in excellent condition showing extremely minor imperfections. The body is exceptionally solid. The GTO does have the classic Ram Air hood that Pontiacs are known for. The white canvas convertible top is in excellent condition, only showing very minor staining and is fully functional. The GTO received new chrome bumpers and they look excellent! The door handles and headlight bezels show minor pitting but overall, the chrome still shows very well! This is an exceptionally beautiful GTO! Inside, you will find that the interior has been completely restored and is finished in the correct Parchment vinyl, which looks excellent, showing no notable imperfections or wear. The door panels look great, as does the black carpet. The dashboard looks original, which only shows minor imperfections and houses updated Rally gauges. The steering wheel has been updated to an Westville Wood steering wheel. To make summertime cruises more comfy, an aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/CD player head unit and speakers have been installed. The window sticker shows that this was an original Tri-Carb set up. It now has a single Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and intake. Unfortunately, we do not have the original set up. Attached to the engine is a 4-speed Muncie manual transmission. The GTO sits upon a set of 14” Rally II wheels, wrapped in 215/70R14 tires that really set off the muscle car look. Also beneath the GTO sits a 355 posi rear end. There is one last, very special thing about this particular GTO: it comes with a copy of the original window sticker from Pontiac Historical Society. The VIN to this beautiful, turquoise convertible is 242676B132646 and the mileage currently shows 32,680. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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