1969 Pontiac

GTO Judge Clone

--Patriot Blue with Blue/Red and Yellow stripes, Black vinyl interior with Black carpeting, 428 cubic-inch (7.0 liter) "Royal Bobcat" engine, 4-speed transmission, Excellent restored condition, Car and Driver road-tested the 428 CI powered car with the Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 3.55 gears. It could do 0–60 MPH in 5.2 seconds, 0–100 in 12.9 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds at 104 mph.

When working for Pontiac, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and Russ Gee were responsible for the GTO's creation. It involved transforming the upcoming second-generation Pontiac Tempest into a sporty car, with a larger 389 cu in (6.4 L) Pontiac V8 engine from the full-sized Pontiac Grand Prix hardtop coupe in place of the standard 326 cu in (5.3 L) V8. By promoting the big-engine option as a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the youth market which had also been recognized by Ford Motor Company's Lee Iacocca.

General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, semi-fastback styling, Pontiac abandoned the familiar vertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout, but made hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealed headlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge extending rearward, a unique feature was the body-color Endura front bumper. The Pontiac GTO was now in the muscle car records books and muscle car history.

A new model called "The Judge" was introduced. The name came from a comedy routine, "Here Come de Judge", used repeatedly on the Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV show. Advertisements used slogans like "All rise for the Judge" and "The Judge can be bought". As originally conceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of features to make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner. The package was more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the Ram Air 400 engine, Rally II wheels without trim rings, Hurst shifter (with a unique T-shaped handle), wider tires, various decals, and a rear spoiler.

This GTO Judge clone was found and purchased by Dr. M. Jove, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jove, a is well-known collector with an affinity for collectible automobiles. His in-house restoration team has left no stone unturned during their restorations. Therefore, on offer is a Pontiac GTO Judge clone that is exceptional in every respect.

Offered for a fraction of an original-restored GTO Judge, this GTO Judge is sure to please both on the road and show fields.

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