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1971 Pontiac GTO Hardtop

Sold for $35,000 on 7/5/22

This 1971 Pontiac GTO hardtop is finished in Hugger Orange over black and powered by a replacement 400ci V8 paired with a Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission and an Eaton limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 gears. Equipment includes a body-colored front bumper, Ram Air hood with a tachometer, and “The Judge” decals as well as an eyebrow stripe kit, an “airfoil” rear wing, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, Spahn Racing front anti-sway bar, an aluminum radiator, an Edelbrock 750-cfm carburetor, Vintage Air climate control, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo. The car was acquired as an unfinished refurbishment project by the seller in 2018. Subsequent work consisted of rebuilding the engine, distributor, rear axle, and transmission and replacing the engine harness. This GTO is offered with service records since 2018, owner’s literature, and an Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Hugger Orange and is said to have been repainted during current ownership. Features include a body-colored front bumper, Ram Air hood with a tachometer, sport mirrors, and “The Judge” decals as well as an eyebrow stripe kit, an “airfoil” rear wing, bright finished rocker trim, and dual exhaust outlets that exit below the chrome rear bumper. There are cracks in the paint on the hood and behind the rear window.

The chrome 17″ American Racing wheels are mounted with 255/40 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires up front and 275/50 Nitto NT555 G2 tires outback. The car is equipped with power steering, Bilstein rear shock absorbers, and Spahn Racing front anti-sway bar and end links. Braking is handled by power-assisted drilled and slotted discs at all four corners. The factory-style control arms, spindles, and front and rear springs are said to have been replaced during current ownership.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl joined by a matching dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Equipment includes faux woodgrain trim, a center console, Vintage Air climate control, crank windows, lap belts, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo. The driver’s front lower window stop is missing, and the dash wiring harness is not completed.

The leather-wrapped Grant steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer and multifunction gauge. An oil pressure gauge and coolant temperature gauge are mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 67k miles, approximately 1,500 of which were added by the seller. The odometer does not work, and the speedometer cable is broken.

The replacement 400ci V8 was machined and bored .060″ in 2019 by B & B Automotive Machine of Mesa, Arizona. The following components have reportedly been installed:

Forged pistons
High-performance camshaft
Double timing chain
D-port cylinder heads
ARP fasteners
Ram Air IV exhaust manifolds
Rebuilt distributor
Edelbrock 750cfm four-barrel carburetor
Powermaster 150-amp alternator
March billet pulley system
Replacement engine wiring harness
Aluminum radiator with Mishimoto Raceline electric fans

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Turbo 400 transmission and an Eaton limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 gears. A shift kit was installed during the transmission rebuild in 2018. A dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe has been fitted. The seller notes the transmission shift points should be changed, and the transmission is leaking fluid.

The Arizona title lists a “Not Actual” odometer reading remark.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $35,000 by Quicksnake69
Auction Ended	July 5, 2022 at 2:15PM PT
Bids	8

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