1970 Pontiac GTO

Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Price: 69995 USD
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Power: hp
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Gearbox: TH400 Automatic
Color: Orbit Orange
Interior Color: Saddle
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engine Number: Gasoline
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Here comes this 1970 Pontiac GTO with outstanding options and an iconic muscle car look! Among the most collectible and desirable American muscle cars in today's classic car market, the 1970 Pontiac GTO stands as one of Detroit's most celebrated achievements - a car that perfectly captures the raw power, bold styling, and uncompromising performance that defined the golden age of American muscle. The GTO's story begins in 1964, when a small group of ambitious Pontiac engineers - led by the legendary John DeLorean - defied General Motors' corporate ban on factory racing by stuffing a 389 cubic inch V8 into the mid-size Tempest platform and releasing it to an unsuspecting public. The GTO package (as it was known at that time) had captivated the motorsport world. Pontiac's GTO was a different kind of thoroughbred - one built not for the racetrack elite, but for the American street. It was a defining act of automotive rebellion, and it launched an entire era. By 1970, the GTO was spun off as its own standalone model and had evolved into something even more formidable. Riding on a slightly downsized A-body platform introduced the previous year, the 1970 model brought cleaner, more sculpted lines to replace the Endura bumper styling of its predecessors, while retaining every ounce of the performance pedigree that made the nameplate famous. Under the hood, buyers could choose from a range of potent powerplants, with figures that translated to blistering quarter-mile times and a visceral driving experience that modern performance cars struggle to replicate. What separated the GTO from its GM stablemates - particularly the Chevelle SS, with which it shared its basic platform - was Pontiac's deliberate positioning of the Goat as a more refined, driver-focused machine. Where the Chevelle leaned into bare-knuckle utility, the GTO offered a notably more luxurious interior appointments, with richer materials, more thoughtful ergonomics, and a cabin ambiance that spoke to buyers who wanted their performance car to feel as good inside as it ran outside. The GTO was, in the truest sense, a grand touring car for the American highway - power and comfort in equal measure. The 1970 model year is widely regarded by collectors and historians as the aesthetic and performance high-water mark of the GTO's run. It was the last year before tightening emissions regulations and rising insurance costs began to systematically drain the horsepower from Detroit's finest. This particular 1970 GTO comes to us with southern history and PHS documentation that reveals that it was sold new at the Van Winkle Motor Company in Dallas, Texas. Powering this '70 GTO is an upgraded 455 cubic inch V8 engine that breathes through a single 4 barrel carburetor, rated to have produced 350 horsepower from the factory. The 400 V8 is backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic Automatic Transmission that makes this Pontiac an easy and enjoyable muscle car for anybody to drive. Exhaust exits this GTO's powerplant via a dual exhaust setup, through a pair of Super Turbo mufflers that produce a fantastic muscle car rumble out of the tailpipes. This '70 Pontiac GTO comes absolutely LOADED with fantastic options! Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Safe-T-Track positraction rear differential that assists you in keeping good traction while taking off in this Pontiac GTO. Power front disc brakes are another terrific addition to any classic muscle car since it greatly reduces the effort necessary to bring this beast to a complete stop. With power steering, the overall driving experience is significantly improved since squeezing into that tight parking spot at the local ice cream parlor or car show is a simple one-handed maneuver. Further assisting with parking efforts as well as lane changes are the dual painted sport side mirrors that give you much better visibility down the side of this Pontiac muscle car. Riding on a set of Rally II Wheels mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, this '70 GTO has an iconic muscle car look and a fantastic ride cruising down the road. The decklid is topped with a Judge package-inspired rear spoiler for an even sportier look. The body of this '70 GTO has been refinished in Orbit Orange paint, accented with the iconic GTO Judge stripe package to complete the exterior look of this Pontiac muscle car. The interior of this 1970 Pontiac GTO is absolutely gorgeous! The front bucket seats and the rear bench seat have been recently reupholstered in Saddle leatherette upholstery, just how this car came when it rolled off the Van Winkle Motor Company's Dallas, Texas showroom floor back in 1970. Mounted between the front bucket seats is a brand new center console assembly that houses a His/Her shifter assembly that allows for a spirited and comfortable driving experience. The padded woodgrain-trimmed dash with engine-turned accents and Fawn Sandalwood carpeting, along with brand new matching Judge embroidered floor mats and new woodgrain steering wheel are all in wonderful condition, and together help this GTO retain a superb stock appearance inside. You'll be able to stay cool, even on the hottest summer days, since this GTO came with factory air conditioning that now sports an upgraded modern a/c compressor allowing for more efficient and reliable operation. Instrumentation includes a 140 MPH speedometer, upgraded Autogage tachometer, and fuel gauge, along with indicator lights for the parking brake, engine temperature, battery charging, and oil pressure. You'll also be able to listen to all of your favorite tunes while cruising the open roads thanks to this GTO's AM/FM Delco radio. The dash is finished off with lighting and windshield washer controls, a cigarette lighter, and a locking glovebox. Whether you're buying your very first muscle car or you're garage is stuffed with hear of "Goats," this 1970 Pontiac GTO would make a fantastic choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!