1970 Pontiac Gto on 2040-cars

VIN: 242370P230368 Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: Base
Options: 8-Track
Drive Type: rwd
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 108,882
Exterior Color: Pepper Green
Interior Color: Sandalwood
Year: 1970
Number of Cylinders: 8

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are bidding on a 100% original, 1970 GTO with 4-spd transmission, hood tack, A/C, and AM Radio with 8-track. PHS documented, matching number car with 400 cubic inch engine.  Original Pepper Green with Sandlewood interior.  Nothing to hide on this restoration candidate.  All components there.  Buy a 40-year old true muscle car with all original components intact and lovingly bring it back to life.  When done you will have the satisfaction of rescuing a dying breed and have a vehicle worth well over $30,000.

Body

Body panels align correctly, doors close perfectly and do not sag.  Looks like at some point in time the quarters were repaired and rear window corners repaired, maybe one repaint, or spot painting.  But pictures do tell a thousand words and after 40 years be prepared for rust and body panel replacement from the doors back.  No getting around needing both full quarter panels, trunk pan, inner and outer rear wheel housing, rear sill between rear window and trunk.  Have lower driver fender patch panel, and other fender could easily be saved, but also could replace.  The great thing is all of this sheet metal is readily available at reasonable prices.

The good points are both doors and underside of doors have escaped the rust demon, the hood is excellent, and the front endura bumper is great.  Grilles, chrome trim, rear bumper all useable.

Additionally, the frame is solid with surface rust present, but no structural issues.

Mechanicals

As noted, the car has not undergone any mechanical restoration and is still a driver.  Engine fires up and idles nicely.  Still pulls strong.  Clutch and transmission move through all gears nicely.  Power steering good.  Turn signals and electricals work.  AM Radio works.  Blower motor works.  A/C compressor belt is not hooked up and believed seized.  Front brakes work well, rear brakes have leaky wheel cylinders.  It appears like suspension is completely original and never worked on (may have original shocks).  In short, plan on going through all suspension, brake, and mechanical systems.

Interior

Much the same story here, need carpet, seat covers, headliner, door panels, etc.  Dash has cracks at corners.  Steering wheel missing one of horn buttons.  This is a rare bench seat model and has seating for six!  Convert to bucket seats, or leave original. All interior components are readily available.

Summary

This car needs the right individual to bring it back to life.  Peppergreen with Sandalwood, 4-spd and A/C will be a fine, good-loooking cruiser.  Remember your bid is a contract.  $500 deposit due within 3 days of auction end, final payment in 7 days.  Car can be driven on trailer and is operable.  It drives around town but would not recommend driving home.