1969 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Four-Speed

Description

It’s one of those unforgettable images: a 60-second TV commercial featuring a man in a crisp white dinner jacket and gloves. As he strides confidently in front of a striking green car, he declares, “This is the brand-new 1968 Pontiac GTO. It’s been beautifully restyled from bumper to bumper.” Then, in a bold demonstration, he picks up a crowbar and strikes the front bumper seven times—without leaving a mark. 

The 1968 GTO was truly revolutionary. From its innovative Endura rubber front bumper to its sleek roofline that flowed seamlessly into the rear quarter panels, it was shorter, sharper, and more refined than its predecessors. It wasn’t just a redesign—it was a statement. The GTO once again claimed its crown as America’s favorite muscle car and earned the title of Motor Trend’s Car of the Year.

So when 1969 rolled around, Pontiac knew better than to mess with success. This 1969 Pontiac GTO Hardtop is a head-turner, especially when refinished in factory-correct Liberty Blue. Its bold silhouette commands attention, and under the hood, the standard 400 cubic-inch V8 delivers 350 horsepower through a four-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. Is it any wonder Pontiac proudly called the GTO “The Great One”? 

Highlights 

• Comprehensive 12-year restoration 

• Resprayed factory Liberty Blue (51) with black vinyl top 

• Black vinyl bucket seat interior (258)  

• Optional hood-mounted “Tic-Toc” tachometer 

• 400 cu-in V8 engine with Holley Sniper EFI 

• Converted to four-speed manual transmission equipped with a Hurst shifter 

• The chassis number (242379Z101471) decodes as:  

  • 2 = Pontiac 

  • 42 = GTO 

  • 37 = Two-door hardtop coupe 

  • 9 – Model Year 1969 

  • Z – Fremont, California, assembly plant 

  • 101471 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Power steering from factory 

• Limited slip differential changed from 4.11 to 3.36 gears 

• Full engine rebuild in 2019 

• Ceramic coated 

• Aftermarket gauge cluster 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1969 Pontiac GTO Hardtop is presented as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections.  

Included 

• Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documents 

• Full Restoration Receipt Binder 

• Maintenace history receipts  

• Pontiac Motor Division Car Order 

• Copy of Original Window Sticker 

• Pontiac Motor Division Build Sheet 

Ownership History 

This 1969 Pontiac GTO Hardtop was built at the Fremont, California, assembly plant. It currently is located in California and has been under current ownership since 2020. The consignor states, “This car has been a California resident for the past 25 years as well. These being spent with the current owner for 5 years and another 20 with the previous owner.” 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Blake Wingrove   Phone: 616.822.8589   email: bwingrove@hagerty.com