Very Sharp Ragtop! 326 V8, 4 Speed Manual, PS/B w/ Front Disc, Drives Great! Wow

Description

All too often we get caught up in pedigrees and values when we talk about old cars, losing sight of the core of the hobby: having fun in an old car. So I'll tell you up front that this 1967 Pontiac convertible is a GTO tribute, it doesn't have a matching numbers engine, and isn't a trailer queen that needs to be hermetically sealed away to shield it from the earth's atmosphere. However, it is a great V8-powered, 4-speed shifting... convertible with an awesome look and plenty of performance, all for a reasonable price, which really is what the hobby should be about. The slick silver paint was sprayed not too long ago and shines up very well, giving this droptop an elegant and commanding presence. It's a sophisticated silver, not too gray and not too bright, but a classic shade that demands attention wherever it goes. You will find it utterly impossible to keep a low profile in this car and every place you stop, you'll find people are anxious to talk to you. Sound like fun? It is. And when they get up close, they'll find a pretty darned nice car, too, with good gaps, straight bodywork, and a very blurry line between Lemans and GTO. Let them make up their own minds about it, because you'll be having too much fun driving to worry about it. The small hood scoop, mesh grille inserts, the hood tach, and, of course, the badges, all scream GTO and the 1967 models are arguably the best-looking of the '60s. The chrome and brightwork are all new, so it's all bright and shiny and complement the bodywork perfectly. It's got a lot of charisma. There's also new weather stripping on the doors and trunk, and that blue convertible power top is newer as well and in terrific condition. The freshly restored blue bucket seat interior looks pretty much the way the factory intended, with a grown-up look and feel that matches the silver paint wonderfully. Reproduction seat covers capture the tailored look that made Pontiacs of this era so special, and there are fresh door panels and new carpets to make it look like it did in 1967. The wood-rimmed wheel and handsome center console adorned with wood applique give it the sporting European feel that the GTO was trying to emulate, and that tall shifter is linked to a 4-speed manual gearbox, the only transmission you want in your performance Pontiac. The instruments appear to be original and in good condition, but if we have to pick nits, they only stand out because everything else is so beautifully done. A retro-style AM/FM/AUX radio was installed neatly in the dash, and while it's light on options, it certainly isn't lacking for style. The big trunk shows no signs of major surgery and carries a fresh mat to complete the period look. The 326 cubic inch V8 under the hood isn't original to the car, but it sure makes GTO-like sounds and enough performance to move all that Poncho curb weight with relative ease. Dressed in Pontiac Turquoise and wearing chrome dress-up parts, it has a performance look and it does indeed run extremely well. Topped with a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor and Holley aluminum intake, the small block snaps to attention with ease, and the MSD distributor makes sure it does so everytime. A big aluminum radiator keeps it cool and the brakes have been upgraded to a dual master cylinder with power assist and front discs for great stopping prowess, while power steering allows for laid-back cruises with one hand on the wheel. The chassis is very clean and features UMI front and rear sway bars and long-tube headers that feed a burbling Flowmaster X-pipe dual exhaust system for that unmistakable muscle car sound. Flashy 5-spoke chrome wheels finish the killer look and carry staggered 215/45/17 front and 225/45/18 rear performance radials. This car deserves consideration simply because it eliminates all the usual headaches for a potential buyer. It's just a clean, fast, fun vintage ragtop, and for a lot of guys, that's exactly the right choice. Call today!