1968 Pontiac Gto Resto 461 Th400 Automatic Ford 9" Rear True Blue Phs Show Car on 2040-cars

VIN: 242378R159102 Year: 1968
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: GTO
Drive Type: AUTOMATIC
Mileage: 15,619
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: TRUE BLUE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: BLACK AND SILVER

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

FOR SALE IS A 1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe Resto-Mod. True 242 vin car located in Surprise Arizona. Beautifilly 8 year rotisserie restoration, No expense has been spared. The best of the best. PHS Documented. Engine professionally rebuilt by Morrison Machining in Glendale Az, Pontiac full roller 400 stroke to 461 with Eagle H beam rods, Keith Black flat top pistons, Lunati crank polished and drilled and deburred for better oiling, Harland Sharp roller rockers, everything has been balanced crank, rods etc. Have all dyno documentation, 490 hp at the tire, Kauffman aluminum D port heads with hardened valve seats, Engine runs and performs flawless car sounds like at idle it wants to stall sound very lopey Crane 1/1 cam designed for this motor, reworked and jetted Holley 950 dbl pumper carb, actually the carb is still too small the motor wants more sitting on top of a Edelbrock Torker 2 intake all matched to the open ports, MSD Distributor with a MSD 6AL spark box hidden under the dash, 8MM Taylor custom wires, Doug Thorley Ceramic coated Headers with 3" Flow Master mufflers, aluminized 3 inch exhaust and turn down tail pipes, Powermaster  120 chrome amp alternator, Powermaster mini high torque starter, Milodon aluminum high flow water pump with stainless divider plates. Drive Train Original th400 2 speed transmission with a 3000 stall TCI torque converter, his and hers hurst shifter, car originally was a 4 speed from birth. rebuilt by Grant Jackson Racing, Ford 9 inch 3.89 rear member with a custom pinion support, 31 spline moser axles, Eaton full posi built by Danny Miller Rears & Gears, Wilwood manual front and rear disc brakes with cross, slotted, drilled rotors, SBCC brake master cylinder.  Steering is a Flaming River tilt chrome column with manual vega steering box. Steering wheel is a Billet Specialties. Fuel and brake lines are stainless steel braided. Custom interior seats and door panels rebuilt with new custom carbon fiber style seat covers and backs with carbon fiber headliner restored by SEMA winner for interiors Todd Jubert. Original Gauges from a 69 gto, custom retro radio am fm stereo with mp3 or Ipod hookup,  Blue ray tinted windows, glove box light. Car was panel painted and all parts hung after engine and drive train were finished, original floor pans rust proofed, new quarters, new inner rear wheel wells, all rubber mounts, bolts etc were replaced with stainless or billet components. Dash panel was removed and restored, plastic dash rechromed/carbon fiber, Carbon fiber Cluster Insert in lieu of vinyl as well as the Console Inserts, original front Endura bumper used with restored original grills and headlight doors, headlight actuate by electric no more vaccum. Wheels are a 1/1 custom solid billet wheel to resemble the original hurst wheels wrapped in Nitto Tires. Drag radials on the rear. electric fuel pump, custom stainless 19 gallon fuel tank with sump, Global West upper and lower tubular A arms with a front QA1 coil over set up, rear QA1 adjustable shocks with heavy duty rear coils with independent tubular umi bars. Doors, fenders, roof, firewall, decklid, are NOS original panels. Paint is a PPG Liquid Crystal true blue. Be-Cool aluminum 4 row radiator with high volume electric fans,RAM AIR II set up with original open hood scoops, hood pan and carb pan. Underneath the car is just clean as you see the top. In the pics it shows dust from sitting in my garage with a car cover. The minor issues are hood tach not wired up, fuel gauge not reading full and passenger window sticks coming down. All ginger bread things. I have sunk in over $85,000 plus into this car. This car was originally a early 1970's drag car and was totally butchered with tubbed rear, gutted interior, caved in roof etc. I couldn't let this car hit the the crusher. I have a file that is 3" deep in receipts and all the specs on the motor, rear end etc. The car was appraised by Hagerty Insurance for $80,000 you will not see a better or finer TRUE GTO not a clone in this condition. There's lots to this car but ask your questions I have over 50+ pictures I can send to a provided email and I do have a video of the car running I can send also. This car will put you into the seat very quickly. Every car show I try to put it in the judges always ask has it been in a car magazine. Even the judges and Hagerty apprasiers suggested this car is nice and flawless enough for a Good Guys Pro pick entry. This is NOT a 16 year olds first car or for a beginner. This car will get away from you very quickly. I have a clear A title in hand and have the right to sell the car locally. If interested I can be reached at six two three three 0 eight 00 four two. My name is Paul, I would really like for potential customer see the car up front and in person you will not be disappointed it is musuem quality.