This 1971 Pontiac GTO convertible was refurbished under prior ownership at which time it was refinished in Castillian Bronze. Power is provided by a 400ci V8 paired with a replacement four-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a white soft top, a hood-mounted tachometer, a Ram Air hood, an Endura front bumper, 15″ honeycomb wheels, and power-assisted front disc brakes as well as a Hurst shifter, a center console, Sienna vinyl upholstery, and air conditioning. The seller acquired the car in 2022 and has since added a Ram Air-style induction system. This GTO convertible is now offered with Pontiac Historic Services documentation as well as a New York registration document in the seller’s name.
The car underwent a refurbishment in 2003 and was refinished in Castillian Bronze. Judge-style stripes have been added, and exterior equipment includes a power-operated white convertible top, a top boot, a color-keyed Endura front bumper, quad headlights, a Ram Air hood, and quad exhaust outlets. Paint chips at the leading edge of the driver’s door are pictured in the gallery below.
This is a relist after the vehicle was previously sold on BaT in September 2024 and the winning bidder failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase. This was not due to any fault with the vehicle. The winner’s participation on BaT is currently restricted.
The 15″ honeycomb wheels are mounted with 225/70 BFGoodrich tires. A full-size spare is located in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The seating surfaces are upholstered in Sienna vinyl. Amenities include a Hurst shifter, an AM/FM stereo, and air conditioning. The dash has a repaired area.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by a clock and a fuel-level gauge with warning lamps. A hood-mounted tachometer has been added along with aftermarket gauges for oil pressure and water temperature beneath the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 56k miles, approximately 700 of which were added under current ownership.
The 400ci V8 is topped with a four-barrel carburetor, and the seller added a Ram Air induction setup in 2024.
The engine block’s partial VIN stamp is pictured above.
The car was originally equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission. Power is now sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 71-24267 – 1971 GTO convertible
- Body: PON 024276 – Pontiac, Michigan, assembly number
- Trim: 264 – Dark Sienna Vinyl Bucket Seats
- Paint: 67 – Castillian Bronze Paint
- 12C – Third week of December build
The Pontiac Historic Services documentation indicates the car was initially delivered to Davenport, Iowa, and lists factory options and equipment.
The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not require titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being offered on its transferrable New York registration.