Cars sitting on the side of the road or in somebody’s yard typically don’t come in the best condition, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t deserve a second chance.
For many GTO fans, 1969 is known as the year when The Judge got to see the daylight, but at the same time, Pontiac has also introduced several improvements for the rest of the lineup, both in terms of styling and mechanical upgrades.
1969 was a pretty big year for the GTO, not only because Pontiac introduced a series of visual and mechanical changes but also thanks to the debut of the famous “The Judge” that still has so many fans all over the world.
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1969 was another big year for the GTO, as it witnessed a series of big changes, as well as the debut of The Judge, a model that still has millions of fans all over the world.
But despite all of these, sales of the GTO actually declined for model year 1969, going down from close to 88,000 units in 1968 to a little over 72,000 units. Approximately 6,800 GTOs that left the factory in 1969 came with the Judge treatment.
The 1969 Pontiac that we have here is a real GTO that comes with VIN code 242 and still featuring the factory 400 (6.6-liter) big-block unit under the hood. The engine is mated to a Turbo 400 transmission, but unfortunately, we’re not being provided with any specifics about their condition, though the owner does emphasize the car needs full restoration.