The Pontiac GTO is a legend, there’s no doubt about it, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that some models don’t end up abandoned in the middle of nowhere by owners who no longer care about them.
On the other hand, these ditched models make for cool project cars that could be brought back to life with a little love, and if a proper restoration job is done, they could end up looking like this GTO currently being sold on Craigslist by Next Step Pro Sales.
The red 1968 Pontiac GTO is powered by a rebuilt 400 ci (6.6-liter) V8 engine developing 350 horsepower, and the ad reveals that it has only 3,100 miles (4,988 km) on the clock since it was restored. On the other hand, the total mileage of the car is 60,225 miles (96,222 km), and the seller guarantees they are all original.
And speaking of what’s original on this GTO, there’s a lot you’ll get in this regard, as the car comes with the 3-speed transmission that was installed when it was manufactured, but also with the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, the AM radio, and the rally wheels.
It has also received a series of updates, like front disk brakes, hidden headlights and new tires that were installed in 2014 and used for just 300 miles (482 km).
This Pontiac GTO is currently at its third owner, and the selling company says it’s been babied for some 25 years, being parked in a garage and driven mostly to car shows.
“Owner just doesn’t drive it much so it’s time for someone else to have some fun with this car,” the ad reads.
Given all of the above, you really shouldn’t expect the GTO to come cheap, so it can be yours for $40,995.
A closer (and older) look at this GTO is also available in the YouTube video embedded below.