A very significant option package made its debut in 1969 on the GTO. Named for a popular anti-establishment catchphrase on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, The Judge was originally conceived as a way to combat the budget-minded muscle cars coming from Ford and Plymouth – especially the stripped-down, muscled-up Road Runner. Pontiac head John DeLorean, arguably the model’s “father,” disliked the idea of selling a de-contented GTO and insisted The Judge take on more distinguishing characteristics. When it debuted on December 19, 1968, The Judge was a $332 option (order code WT1) on top of the cost of a GTO hardtop or convertible.

This particular Judge is presented in Carousel Red with black interior and began its street adventures from Dave Pyle’s Motors, Inc. in Marlow Heights, Maryland. The car is powered by a 400-cid, 366-hp Ram Air V-8 engine that is connected to a four-speed manual transmission with a Safe-T-Track differential. Mechanical conveniences consist of power steering and brakes.

The interior features bucket seats with adjustable headrests that are separated by the optional center console. Along with the optional “The Judge” package, this car features a hood tachometer, rear spoiler, dual sport mirrors, appropriate badging and Rally II wheels that are fit with Goodyear Eagle GT tires.

Pontiac Historical Services documentation accompanies this exciting machine.