In the early 1960s, many groups had hit songs about cars. Ever the marketer, Jim Wangers wanted a song about the GTO and started pitching the idea to record labels. John Wilkin, an employee at Buckhorn Music in Nashville, loved the idea and wrote a song. After a few suggestions from Wangers, Wilkin formed the group Ronny and the Daytonas with some studio musicians and released the single, "G.T.O.," in spring 1964. By September, it was No. 4 on the charts, and more than 1 million copies were sold.
Little GTO really lookin' fine, 3 Deuces and a 4 speed and a 389..Listen to her crankin' up now listen to her whine-yie-yine.. C'mon and turn it on, wind it up blow out GTO..Ronnie and the Daytonas. For consignment, a real 242 VIN GTO with a 400ci, McLeod SuperStreet Pro clutch kit, M23z Autogear transmission, Cragar SS Chrome mags and of course bathed in arrest me Cardinal Red. Let's call it a beak with a big speak!
Exterior For 1970 GM tweaked the GTO's design with a number of detail changes and subtle refinements. At the front of the car, Pontiac's installed smaller twin grilles with quad headlamps at the edges of the iconic Endura bumper. Below that bumper, the car's front valance features revised and more aggressive square parking lights; and above that bumper, a sculpted hood with Pontiac's legendary 'twin nostril' Ram Air air intakes and just aft of this a hood mounted tachometer. Behind the tach, the windshield glass is bordered by an attractive layer of bright stainless trim and a Cardinal Red driver's side mirror. Below that mirror and bathed in a nice respray of Cardinal Red that shows with inclusions and some underlying cracking in the Endura nose. Aggressive fenders and body lines are highlighted by dent-free stainless wheel well trim, straight stainless rocker moldings and traditional chrome door handles. The gaps are well minded throughout the body and on the back fenders, '68-era arrowhead marker lights have been exchanged for wrap-around tail lights within the confines of a chrome bumper that hangs proudly with new for 1970 tail lights just above quad exhaust tips. Never overlooked are the GTO decal callouts in black knockout type font on the front fenders and the trunk lid, so you don't forget who you're about to mess with. 15-inch Cragar polished SS wheels are on all 4 corners and give the right vibe.
Drivetrain A non original 1970 400ci V8 silver painted block is topped with an Edelbrock intake and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and all rests between the fenders. On back, installed just this year is an Autogear 4-speed manual transmission with a McLeod Super Street Pro clutch kit and a Quicktime blow- proof bell housing. All this power goes to the 12 bolt rear axle with a 3.73 posi ratio. Hedman headers and a motorized infinite opening setting controller switch in the console and QTP cutouts will make heads turn! This engine presents nicely in a fully restored engine bay and has some extra bling from the factory in the form of chrome valve covers and a chrome air cleaner lid assembly. Also seen is an MSD ignition.
Undercarriage Give this car a lift and we are met with independent front suspension and 4-link rear suspension. Eaton coil springs are now on. A button controlled solenoid runs the line lock. Power disc braking is upfront, and power drums are on back. All of this is supported by a strong steel frame with just pure black paint and no rust or even road dirt.
Drive-Ability She fired right up, and as got a little goosey with my boot into those 400 cubes, the car took off. Our test track was not a match for this muscle car where I experienced wonderful acceleration, smooth shifting and nice steering input from the quick ratio power steering. Braking was solid and all functions were working just dandy.
Overall a fab example of the 1970 version of the Pontiac GTO. Competently restored with only a few minor flaws, but muscle car right from the folks at Pontiac. Plenty of extras and some recently installed new parts to include new shocks and springs, power steering pump, alternator and brakes. Hurry in as the car got my goat..
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2-Pontiac 42-GTO 37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe 0-1970 Z-Fremont, CA Assy Plant 122481-Sequential Unit Number
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ST 70 24237-1970 GTO 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe BDY BF04113-Fremont Body # TR 258-Black Vinyl Buckets B80-Roof Drip Moldings PNT 47 47-Verdoro Green 12B-2nd Week December
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