1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible For Sale
1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
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Real GTO AND Runs Strong!!!
THE NICEST AND LOWEST PRICED
PHS DOCUMENTED 1970GTO CONVERTIBLE
ON THE MARKET TODAY!
Exterior: Carousel Red
Interior: Tan
Convertible Top: White
Convertible boot: Tan
Engine:400cidV-8 rated at 350HP W/4 Barrel carburetor (YS code on the block)
Transmission: Turbo Hydramatic
Less than 4000 miles since it\'s restoration
Serial Number: 242670P153741
Serial Number Decoded
1st digit is a 2= General Motors Division-PONTIAC
2nd & 3rd digit are 42= Tempest GTO (this designates a factory built GTO, SO PLEASE BECAUTIOUS: if the 2nd & 3rd digit of a 1970 Pontiac are 35 or 37, the car left the factory as aLeMansor aLeMansSport)
4th & 5th digit are 67= 2 door Convertible
6th digit is a 0= Identifies the year 1970
7th digit is a P= Assembly plant was Pontiac, Michigan
8th -13th digit is the basic production numbers
The PHS documents from Pontiac Motor Division include an exporter\'s declaration and invoice to GM of Canada, Pontiac Motor Division in the amount of $3379.83 (less $226.29 credit for Federal excise tax) or a net amount of $3153.54. The reproduction sticker shows an MSRP of $4178.20.
Initially delivered to a GM dealership in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and then sold and shipped to a customer (dealer) in the U.S.)This was commonpractice with the 1970 GTO\'s...especially the convertibles due to the incredible high demand for this car in the U.S.The Pontiac GTO that were sold in the U.S. and Canadawereidentical in 1970.
Personally, the 1970 GTO is my all time favorite year and vehicle, and in my opinion the best color for any GM car madein 1970 was the Carousel Red which is now on this car. As you can see from the sticker, It originally was Sierra Yellow. This car has justbeen painted withvery expensive DuPontsingle stage paint and thenshot with 3 coats of Clear, and is like glass, as the entire car washand worked and air-boarded & sandedto remove any dings, dents orimperfectionsand no bondo was used in the process...only metal. in the past two months I had the entire car wet sanded and the paint looks amazing! It is impossible to see any signs that this car was any other colorother than it\'s spectacular Carousel Red. Originally Pontiac wanted to make the color \"Carousel Red\" exclusive to the GTO Model \"The Judge\"...and in my opinion represented the best Pontiac color in 1970.
As good as this carlooks...it drives great too! It starts the first time, every time, idlessmooth (even in the high altitude), and the exhaust has that deep rumple of a 400 cubic inch Pontiac V-8. The ride is smooth and the tranny shifts as it should.
It does not have it\'soriginal radio but does have a great sounding more modern stereo system.
Yes, the factory tachometerworks perfectly!
The car is driven only when the weather is great, which in Denver can be most times of the year, but it only gets out about twice per month. She garners consistent attention, getting pointed at from the side-walkers and as you would expect and she gets \"Thumbs Up\" and adulation from other drivers. The steering andsuspension on this car are completely fine. The steering is soresponsive & tight that I am fairly certain this car must have a new(original type, probably NOS or New Original Stock) steering box. The engine & transmission were rebuilt a few years back, but I had all original Pontiac rockers, lifters and push rods installed to ensure that it is operating as it should last summer.
I purchased the car a couple of years ago and it has been a labor of love and is now time to pass it on to a new owner to be enjoyed for years to come. While in my care, I have made some additional repairs that made the car operate correctly. You may wonder why it would need the additional care, but when it is not used everyday, a car of this age has natural challenges... remember no computer in a car of this vintage! My contributions have included but not limited to;
- Fuel tank
- Fuel sending unit
- Wiper motor
- Rebuilt original carb
- Replaced lifters, rockers, pushrods, etc.
- New rear spring buffers
- New Master cylinder
- New Master cyl vacuum unit
- New brakes all around
- All new fluids
- New headlight bezels
- New interior door and window handles (not shown in the pictures)
- New center caps on all wheels (not shown in pictures)
- New rear springs/rubber baffles up to the body
- Beige convertible boot
- Spare wheel and jack (no spare tire)
- New front parking light plastic and chrome bezels
- Replaced rear tail light assembly\'s due to originals being warn and cracked
I\'m sure there are other things I\'ve done, but this what I can recall off the top of my head!
This is arare opportunity to buy andown a documented real factory built GTOConvertible at well below the market price. If you\'re interested and have questions, please submit them to me and I will respond quickly.
I was able to see theY/S stamped on the front of the block whichindicates a 400 cubic inch V-8with Automatic transmission, but this is not the original engine.
According to PontiacHistorical Services, a total of just 2,173 Pontiac GTO Convertibles were builtin 1970 with this engine and transmissioncombination, which also includesthe Judge Convertibles as well. It is estimated that 40% have survived, thus less than 1000 remain. Of those I believeonly approx.10% remain inthis condition.
For again, the latter is the current lien holder on this classic.
I havemade a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but do notexpressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.
