1970 Pontiac GTO 455 4-Speed Convertible: 1 of 158

  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
  • Make: Pontiac
  • Model: GTO
  • Type: Convertible
  • Year: 1970
  • Mileage: 86,950
  • VIN: 242670P121225
  • Color: Red
  • Engine size: 455 Cubic Inch Displacement, 360 hp, 500 lb-ft
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Power Seats
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Red
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1970 Pontiac GTO Description

One of one-hundred fifty-eight (1:158): 1970 Pontiac GTO, 455CID, 4Speed, Convertible, built in Pontiac, Michigan. Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation. Cardinal Red, Red interior, white convertible top (but black now). Red Interior components including original correct red GM seat belts (see COWL TAG), driver side power seat, original Custom Wood Steering Wheel, Rally Gauge Cluster, AM/FM Stereo radio, factory trunk deck lid release button in glove box, console and console lid. Only One-Hundred Fifty-Eight (158) GTOs were produced in this drive train (engine: 455, transmission: M21 4-Speed manual, and convertible top combination). Total 1970 GTO production: 49,149 units. PHS documentation, Engine firewall /GM COWL TAG/Body tag/Data plateand Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) confirm authenticity and are available when personally inspecting vehicle.
Here is what the VIN and COWL TAG (Body tag/Data plate) have to say:
VIN: 242670P1212252: Pontiac Motor Division42: GTO and Judge67: Convertible0: 1970 model yearP: Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan1: 8-cylinder assembled during the model's first 100,000 units21225: sequential unit number
COWL TAG:70: 1970 Model year2: Pontiac Motor Division42: GTO and Judge67: ConvertiblePON: Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan021100: Unit Number (note: this number will not match any numbers in VIN and is not significant for restoration purposes)TR (Trim) 254: Red Interior75 (Lower body color): RedA (Upper body color): White09C (Time Built Code): 09 = September C = 3rd week of month

Condition: unrestored, repainted with enamel
Features: Stock: Custom wood factory original steering wheel, original factory Rally II wheels, comfort weave interior, power convertible top with glass rear window, bucket seats (electric driver side bucket seat), non-air conditioned, original numbers matching drive train, original AM/FM Stereo radio, original rally cluster gauges, dual exhaust with original style exhaust splitters, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes,hood tachometer, trunk mounted rear spoiler.
History: Vehicle originally delivered to dealership in Owen, Wisconsin, September 30, 1969 and delivered to the first owner in Ludlin, WI. Vehicle then purchased by a collector in Minnesota. Later sold to another Minnesota car enthusiast. Then sold to me eighteen (18) years ago. Starting mileage on car when I purchased: 81,500. Engine overhauled at 78,071 miles...cylinders honed. Additional details documented. Approximately 303 miles driven per year over a 18 year period. Always stored in winter. Original Harrison Radiator and upper and lower hoses with Harrison tanks reinstalled with new radiator core (2016). New BF Goodrich Radial T/A (includes spare tire) purchased fall, 2017 (tire purchase documentation and warranty available).
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup within seven (7) days of receipt of full payment and all transportation costs and shipping. Terms: Cashiers Check - Full payment due within three (3) days.