Basic information and history

1967 was a pivotal year for the Pontiac GTO . It was updated with a 400-cubic-inch V8, the option of front disc brakes, and the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission with Hurst Dual-Gate, often called his and hers . Body and detail changes set the model year apart from its predecessors, something that enthusiasts will easily identify.

This example is a Hardtop which according to the seller is a genuine 242 car , which means that the chassis series is correct for the GTO. The car is imported from the USA and is therefore not sold in Sweden. The seller bought the car in 2000 and states that it was then freshly painted, frame lifted and freshly painted underneath. The odometer reading is stated to be 74,736 kilometers, actual mileage is unknown.

The seller describes the roadholding as very stable, with steering and brakes that work well. The car is equipped with rear anti-roll bars and Koni shock absorbers front and rear, which according to the seller makes a clear difference compared to the original design. The air conditioning has been dismantled.

Equipment and options

• GTO according to 242 series
• 400 V8
• TH400 automatic transmission
• Hurst Dual-Gate his and hers lever
• Front disc brakes
• 12-bolt diff rear axle with 3.31 ratio

Modifications and improvements:

• The engine is newly renovated and balanced.
• Upgraded to HO spec and drilled
• 0.030-inch forged pistons
• H-profile posts
• ARP bolts
• Armasteel crank ground 0.010 inch
• 12-peaks
• 68-comb
• HO headers
• The chassis has been upgraded with rear anti-roll bars and Koni shock absorbers all around.
• Rear anti-roll bar
• Koni shock absorbers front and rear
• AC removed

Condition

Body and exterior condition: The paint is described as being in fair condition with local paint touch-ups. There is a small dent at the rear of the left rear wing, about the size of a penny. Stainless steel side moldings specific to the 1967 GTO have minor damage according to the seller. The bumpers are new, the cast chrome has some pitting. Glass is generally good, the windshield has a crack about 3 cm long on the right side.

Interior: The interior is reported to be in good condition with minimal damage. There is a small tear on the left side of the backrest and a smaller one on the left side of the seat cushion. The headliner is intact and fine without any sagging. Original steering wheel in fine condition.

Tires and rims: BFGoodrich tires in the front and Cooper Cobra in the rear, they are worn but with approved tread depth, according to the seller. Rims are Pontiac Rallye II.

Mechanics and function: The engine is newly rebuilt and according to the seller has barely run 500 km since the rebuild. It has been upgraded to HO spec with the above mentioned components. The gearbox is a TH400 which works well. The rear axle is 12-bolt, diff, with 3.31 gear ratio. The car has disc brakes in the front and the seller states that the steering and brakes work well. The air conditioning system has been removed.

Service history

The seller is a veteran car mechanic and states that the car was last serviced in February 2026. Since purchasing in 2000, the seller has lubricated the car and changed the oil regularly, normally every five hundred miles and sometimes every hundred miles. When purchased in 2000, the car was freshly painted, frame lifted and freshly painted underneath. The engine has recently been renovated and run-in with short mileage after renovation.

Inspection status: inspection exempt.

Summary

A 1967 Pontiac GTO Hardtop is a genuine 242 car. The chassis is upgraded with rear anti-roll bars and Koni shocks, and the drivetrain consists of a newly rebuilt 400 V8 built to HO spec, TH400 transmission with his and hers lever and 12-bolt diff rear axle with 3.31 ratio. The exterior is presentable but with noted paint defects and a minor dent, as well as a small crack in the windshield. The interior is described as good with minor damage. A usable and technically complete enthusiast car according to the seller, with improved roadholding and a more modern driving experience compared to the original, where the cosmetic finish can be further developed as desired.