Chassis no. 242670P281800

400-cid, 370-hp OHV V-8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with trailing arm coil spring suspension, and front-disc, rear-drum power hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 112-inches

Pontiac’s wildly successful GTO entered its second generation in 1968, along with the A-body Tempest on which it was based. The wheelbase was reduced from 115 to 112-inches, and overall length shrank nearly six inches to 201.2. The new hardtop wore a roofline more in keeping with the late-1960s trend toward fastbacks. Four horizontally placed headlights looked out from the grille, which was surrounded by a unique dent-resistant Endura plastic bumper, although an extra-cost option would conceal the lights behind doors. Taillights became part of the bumper assembly. For the first time, windshield wipers were hidden beneath the rear of the hood when not in use.

Car magazines loved the new style and the 400-cid V-8 engines that ranged from 265 horsepower in the economical two-barrel version to 360 with Ram Air II induction. Hot Rod’s test of a GTO with the 350-hp standard V-8 resulted in quarter-mile times of 14.7-seconds at 97 miles per hour. Motor Trend took the testing process one step further by comparing the gamut of GTO models for ’68. A base-engine GTO with automatic transmission and 3.23:1 rear axle covered the quarter-mile in 15.93-seconds at 88.3 miles per hour. A Ram Air four-speed manual car with drag-strip-ready 4.33:1 gears reduced the trip to 14.45-seconds at 98.2 miles per hour. The magazine was sufficiently impressed to declare the GTO its Car of the Year.

For 1969, the Endura nose, formerly optional, was adopted for all GTOs, and front vent windows were eliminated. In 1970, GTOs received a revised version of the Endura nose with exposed headlights and wrap-around taillights were embedded in the rear bumper.

This GTO is equipped with four-speed manual transmission, power steering, power brakes, power top, Rally II wheels, hood tachometer and windshield washers. It has been fitted with a Judge-style spoiler on the trunk lid. The subject of a frame-off restoration, it is gorgeous in jet black, with black vinyl interior, convertible top and boot, all in very good condition. Impressively and according to Pontiac Historical this GTO was originally delivered in triple black, just as it is presented today.

Contours and paint are excellent, while the brightwork exhibits only some light surface scratches. The engine compartment is clean and correctly detailed, and the undercarriage is similarly sanitary in black. The Rally wheels are mounted with B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires. It comes with an owner’s manual and other documents.