1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe For Sale
1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe
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1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe
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1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe Description
1968 Pontiac GTO Coupe
- Actual genuine factory GTO, not a replica
- One family-owned vehicle since new with the original window sticker from Vincel Pontiac
- First year for second-generation GTO
- Final year for front side vent windows
- Correct YS code 400 CID V-8 engine breathing via dual exhausts
- Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed transmission with His and Hers shift paths
- Viper Red exterior with black (code 2) Cordova full vinyl roof and black vinyl interior (code 223)
- Factory Air-conditioning, tinted glass, power steering and power brakes
- Documentation includes framed original window sticker and some service records in the glove box
While the muscle car formula is not new (take a full-size car’s engine and drop it into a smaller, lighter body), Pontiac ignited a new wave of such vehicles when it launched the GTO in 1964. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this 1968 GTO (VIN code 42) Sport Coupe. It has spent its entire existence owned and cared for by a single family right here in St. Louis Missouri. The GTO was purchased new from Vincel Pontiac in St. Louis Missouri and was sold to a local women who worked for Famous Barr department stores and drove it to work on select nice days. She had two young sons at the time who really enjoyed riding in the back seat of mom’s awesome GTO. Later in life, the eldest brother took possession of the GTO and had it restored and rebuilt by a local GTO expert and has enjoyed the car for the past couple decades. The two gentlemen in the photos standing next to the car are the two original owners sons with the framed window sticker that their mother kept preserved!
Built during the second week of October 1967 at GM’s Pontiac, Michigan assembly plant, this car left the line with the following options – Cordova vinyl roof, automatic transmission, pushbutton radio, hidden headlights, deluxe wheel covers, center console, power steering, power brakes, tinted glass and air-conditioning that still blows cold. It was delivered to Vincel Pontiac in St. Louis, Missouri.
Since then, the eldest son had the car’s exterior repainted Viper Red while retaining the vinyl roof and interior. The car’s paint and trim are in overall excellent condition with minor blemishes. The car’s windows are clear and intact and note that 1968 was the final year for the front side vent windows. The car’s lights, including the hidden headlights, look very good.
The car’s bodywork is straight and solid, the engine bay is very tidy, the battery appears new and the bumpers are in excellent order, including the body-colored Endura front ring bumper. This car rolls on Goodyear Eagle GA blackwall radials, size 215/65R15 at all four corners, surrounding steel wheels topped by full moon chrome wheel covers. The wheel covers appear excellent, while the rubber is in very good order.
Under the dual-scoop hood is Pontiac’s correct YS 400 CID V-8 engine that was rebuilt ten years ago by a local GTO expert. Starting in ’68 all Pontiac V-8s went to a 14-degree valve angle. Pontiac went to open-chambered heads in some 1967 models and all ‘68s and up to improve power, engine breathing and reduce emissions. The valve size increased as well, to 2.11-inch intake and 1.77-inch exhaust valves on high-performance heads. The four-barrel 400 was a popular performance option for many of Pontiac’s cars. When fitted with other high-airflow components, it produced a good balance of low-end torque and higher-RPM power. This car also has electronic ignition for easier starting. Backing this motor is a Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission with His and Hers shift paths. Near the driver is the standard P-R-N-D-L shift path (Hers) while near the passenger is a forerunner of today’s “manumatic” shifters, a path (His) that allows the driver to put the lever all the way back, or in First, floor the accelerator then shift the lever forward near redline until the car’s in Third. Driver convenience features include air-conditioning, Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Wonder Touch Power Steering and Wonder Touch Power Brakes.
Inside, the black vinyl interior (code 223) is in overall very good order. The front bucket and rear bench seats are in very good condition, as is the black carpeting and headliner. The three-spoke, deluxe steering wheel is in very good order, as are the black instrument panel and matching inner door panels. The center console and shift lever echo the condition of the other interior elements while a factory AM radio completes the interior.
General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, semi-fastback styling. The wheelbase was shortened to 112 inches on all two-door models. Overall length was reduced 5.9 inches and height dropped half an inch but overall weight was up about 75 pounds. Pontiac abandoned the familiar vertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout but made hidden headlights available at extra cost, a popular option. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge extending rearward from the protruding nose.
A unique feature was the body-color Endura front bumper. It was designed to absorb impact without permanent deformation at low speeds. Pontiac touted this feature heavily in advertising, showing hammering at the bumper to no discernible effect. Though a rare option, a GTO could be ordered with “Endura delete,” in which case the Endura bumper would be replaced by a chrome front bumper and grille from the Pontiac Le Mans.
Powertrain options remained substantially the same as in 1967, but the standard GTO engine’s power rating rose to 350 horsepower. Another carry-over from 1967 was the four-piston caliper disc brake option. While most 1968 models had drum brakes all around, this seldom-ordered option provided greater stopping power. The 1968 model year was also the final year the GTOs offered separate crank operated front door vents.
Concealed windshield wipers, which presented a cleaner appearance when parked below the rear edge of the hood, were standard on the GTO and other 1968 GM products after having been originally introduced on the 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix. A popular option, actually introduced during the 1967 model year, was a hood-mounted tachometer, located in front of the windshield and lit for visibility at night. An in-dash tachometer was also available.
Redline bias-ply tires continued as standard equipment on the 1968 GTO, though they could be replaced by whitewall tires at no extra cost.
Hot Rod tested a four-speed GTO equipped with the standard engine and obtained a quarter mile reading of 14.7 seconds at 97 mph in pure stock form. Motor Trend clocked a four-speed Ram Air GTO with 4.33 rear differential at 14.45 seconds at 98.2 mph and a standard GTO with Turbo-Hydramatic and a 3.23 rear axle ratio at 15.93 seconds at 88.3 mph. Testers were split about handling, with Hot Rod calling it “the best-balanced car [Pontiac] ever built,” but Car Life chided its excessive nose heaviness, understeer, and inadequate damping.
Like all 1968 passenger vehicles sold in the United States, GTOs now featured front outboard shoulder belts (cars built after January 1, 1968) and side marker lights. To comply with the new 1968 federal vehicle emissions standards, the GTO was now equipped with emissions controls.
Now facing competition both within GM and from Ford, Dodge, and Plymouth—particularly the low-cost Plymouth Road Runner—the GTO won the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award. The GTO disregarded GM’s policy limiting the A-body intermediate line to a maximum engine displacement of 330 CID. Pontiac general manager Elliot “Pete” Estes approved the new model, although sales manager Frank Bridge, who did not believe it would find a market, insisted on limiting initial production to 5,000 cars. Sales reached 87,684 units, (51,385 examples came with an automatic transmission) which would ultimately prove to be the second-best sales year for the GTO.
In his autobiography, Glory Days, Pontiac chief marketing manager, Jim Wangers, who worked for the division’s contract advertising and public relations agency, states that John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and Russ Gee were responsible for the GTO’s creation. It involved transforming the second-generation Pontiac Tempest into a “Super Tempest,” or “Grand Tempest Option,” with a larger 389 CID Pontiac V-8 engine from the full-sized Pontiac Catalina and Bonneville in place of the standard 326 CID V-8. By promoting the big-engine “Grand Tempest” as a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the speed-minded youth market.
The name, which was DeLorean’s idea, was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car. It is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”), which means officially certified for racing in the grand tourer class. But in reality, the Pontiac GTO was never really a certified Grand Tourer race car. Internally, it was initially called the “Grand Tempest Option,” one of many automobiles in the Pontiac lineup with the word ‘Grand’ in it.
Internal competition to this GTO in 1968 included Buick’s Skylark Gran Sport, Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS396 and Oldsmobile’s Cutlass 4-4-2. Externally, it competed with AMC’s AMX, the Avanti II, Dodge’s Charger, Ford’s new-for-’68 Torino, Mercury’s Cyclone and Plymouth’s Road Runner.
GM A-body fans, Pontiac lovers or someone who wants a quality late-60s muscle car that is a great driver should take the time to stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check this car out.
VIN: 242378P136124
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 6,083 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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Specifications Asking Price:
Miles: 6,083 VIN: 242378P136124 Year: 1968 Make: Pontiac Model: GTO Title: Clear Warranty: No Condition: Used Options:
Engine: 400 CID V-8 Transmission: Three-speed Automatic Body: Coupe Doors: 2 Stock Number: C00234 Lot Number:
Exterior: Viper Red Interior: Black Video
Terms & Condtions
ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE/IS, AS/IS. ! TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with a money order, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction. Sorry, NO bid retractions allowed, ask questions BEFORE you bid. Your bid is a binding contract.
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Motoexotica Classic Cars has been a part of eBay Motors since 1999 and has maintained a great reputation and 100% positive feedback. We would like to keep it that way for future customers! The Vehicle is being sold by a Licensed State of Missouri Dealer (Motoexotica Classic Cars, LLC). You will need to check with your local government for any special rules regarding these older vehicles passing any inspections. We will not be held liable for any vehicle not passing inspection.
The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent. If you or an agent upon completion of a scheduled inspection at our St. Louis location finds the car not to your liking, we will refund your deposit with no questions asked. Feedback MUST be left before the vehicle is released to the buyer/agent/shipper. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close, you or an agent will have seven (7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.
All disputes arising out of or resulting from this sale shall be finally determined by binding arbitration in St. Louis, Missouri in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be carried out by one or more arbitrators in accordance with said rules. Any award shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction in the same manner as judgments. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive the sale of the automobile described herein. Buyer and Seller hereby agree that Missouri law shall control for all purposes under this Bill of Sale. Buyer and Seller hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Missouri to specifically enforce the agreement to arbitrate and to enter judgment of and enforce the award of the arbitrator. All above terms and conditions are applied to vehicle sales, whether through EBay or otherwise.
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We will not be responsible for buyer’s remorse or problems found to said vehicle once they have left our property. We are just being realistic; most of the cars we deal in are vintage and by their very nature will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later. These are not new cars and your expectation should not be of a perfect, new car. Once full payment has been received, Seller will email or fax a copy of clear title, Bill of Sale, Buyers Guide and additional DMV forms to the Buyer to sign and return via email or fax. The fully-executed forms must be returned to the Seller prior to the shipment of said vehicle. Original paperwork will be sent to Buyer via USPS Priority Mail within ten (10) days from date of final payment.
Transportation
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Financing
We offer financing through many of the best lenders in the industry. They are currently offering very attractive rates for all collector and special interest automobiles. With loan amounts from $10,000 to $500,000, and flexible terms of up to 12 years, you can finance the car of your dreams. Call us at 636-600-4600 for additional details.
Warranty
ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS! The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction close, you or an agent will have (7) days to inspect said vehicle after the close of auction. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. No vehicle is perfect to everyone. Each vehicle has its strengths, styles, tendencies and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle’s mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or previous owner’s diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold ”WHERE/IS, AS/IS”. We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all classic and exotic vehicles, the condition is subjective. Please be advised that no oral or written statements concerning any vehicle constitutes a representation or warranty of the condition of the said vehicle.
INDUSTRY UNIQUE RETURN POLICY: If for any reason you receive your vehicle and have buyer’s remorse, are not happy with the vehicle or just don’t want it for any reason we will purchase the car back from you. We must be notified in writing of your decision to return the vehicle within seven (7) days of your receipt of said vehicle. The vehicle may not have more than 75 additional miles on the odometer from the time it left our possession and be returned in the same condition that it left. You WILL be responsible for a restocking fee that will equal 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle, no exceptions. You will also be responsible for shipping the vehicle back to our shop at your expense.
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