1969 Pontiac GTO
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This is the real deal GTO, not a clone, and has PHS documentation. Originally an option package for the Pontiac Tempest in 1964 and 1965, the GTO became its own model from 1966-1971. The Pontiac GTO was named Motor Trend's car of the year in 1968, and the 1969 carried over the attributes that helped it win the award in 1968. The PHS info on this car backs up the configuration as being true to its original build, except for the fact that it has a performance-built 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission (swapped original TH400 out for a more highway friendly driving experience); but more on that later.
Pop the hood, and you'll find its original 400 CID V8, topped by its original Quadrajet 4BBL carb. In late 2018, the owner sent his beast to Trans Am Depot in Tallahassee for a complete drivetrain rework, along with some other enhancements. Just over $30,000 in work order receipts and almost a year later, the Poncho-loving crew at Trans Am Depot delivered a Goat that is better than it originally was, without going the complete restomod route. The results include 462 cubic inches worth of bored and stroked original engine, with heavily ported heads...