Incredibly rare and stunning 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible sold for $1.1 million (11 photos + 1 video)
Whether you're a fan of the classic muscle cars, it might be hard not to fall in love with this Pontiac convertible. 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air IV.
Cabriolet Deal Takes Place at Mecum Auction 1970 Pontiac GTO. 1.1 million paid for the car dollars, and, according to Carscoops, this is the largest amount in history paid for a car of a non-existent brand. Record due to the condition of the car and the rarity of its version.
This Pontiac GTO is one of the special edition sports cars Judge, which featured more powerful engines. It is considered to be that the name for this line was personally invented by John DeLorean, who then headed the Pontiac division within the GM concern.
In the 1970 model year, the firm assembled 3797 Pontiac GTO Judge - less than 10% of this year's entire GTO run. Only 168 of them received open body, and among the convertibles there were only seven cars with Ram Air IV engine and automatic transmission. 6.5 liter The V8 of this type on the Pontiac GTO was distinguished by a particularly advanced at that time intake system and developed 370 hp and 680 Nm of torque.
The first year after the release, this particular copy did not leave the factory and served for demonstration purposes. Accordingly, the convertible has a rich package, in which, in addition to the power steering and disk brakes on the front wheels included a radio with a tape recorder, tinted windshield, a special steering wheel and a tachometer placed on hood.
Evidence of the original condition of the convertible are numerous wins in thematic competitions. The auction house notes that some The car went through an extensive restoration a while ago.