1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
It’s been 12 years since General Motors killed off Pontiac, but the American brand continues to live on through a handful of iconic nameplates. The GTO is one of them.
1968 was also a great year for the GTO. That’s when Pontiac launched the second-generation model, which dropped the sedan-like appearance of the original GTO for a fastback-style design with more curvaceous lines. The GTO had become a proper muscle car that year.
The 6.6-liter V8 under the hood looks just as clean. And before you complain that it’s the smaller of the two V8s available for the second-gen GTO, you should know that this mill cranks out 350 horsepower. It doesn’t really get much better than this.
Inside the Pontiac GTO is white with black carpets. The loop-style carpet is colorfast, with no fading or wear noted. Seats and door panels are brilliant in the sunlight, matching the top well. This Goat is equipped with a pushbutton radio/8-track player, hood-mounted tachometer, console, power steering, and power brakes.
The Pontiac GTO has been an icon in the automotive industry for being one of the first muscle cars to ever hit the mainstream market. Combining a big V8 with a smaller body and good styling, this car quickly became a pioneer of American performance vehicles. The car’s history started the same way most legendary GM vehicles became popular; it started as a high-performance trim of a pre-existing model. Eventually, the GTO became its own car, and now you would be hard-pressed to find a more desirable American muscle car. This particular vehicle is likely one of the most valuable examples of the Pontiac legend we all know and love.
