1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop

Description

The new-for-1968 Pontiac A-body line marked a significant departure from the first-generation design with a three-inch shorter wheelbase and almost six-inch shorter overall length. The 1968 GTO’s svelte semi-fastback styling was complemented by new horizontally arranged dual headlights, dual hood scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge, and a unique body-color Endura front bumper. 1970 saw a minor facelift including a revision of the front bumper with exposed round headlights and narrower grille openings, as well as several big-bore V8 choices under the hood. With its one-year-only styling, the 1970 GTO continues to be highly sought after by collectors for its robust Pontiac build quality, impressive performance, and allure as one of the best GTO designs of all time.

Highlights 

• Finished in gold with a beige vinyl roof and matching Sandalwood vinyl interior 

• 400 cu-in V8  

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Edelbrock valve covers 

• K&N air filter 

• Power-assisted brakes 

• Black-finished basketweave wheels mounted with Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S tires 

• The Fisher body tag decodes its original specifications as follows:

  • 70 – 1970 Model Year 

  • 24237 – Pontiac GTO 2-Door Hardtop 

  • B – Baltimore, Maryland Assembly Plant 

  • 625293 – Production Number 

  • 50 – Sierra Yellow Paint 

  • E – Sandalwood Top 

  • 257 – Sandalwood Vinyl Interior 

  • 12C – Built the third week of December 1970 

• This 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 21,900 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Driver’s side exterior rear-view mirror 

• Fog lights 

• Dual hood scoops 

• Rear mudflaps 

• Four-spoke Grant steering wheel 

• Engine-turned aluminum dash insert 

• Woodgrain instrument panel and center console inserts 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Passenger vanity mirror 

• Dual sun visors 

• Center console-mounted gear selector 

• Center console-mounted Suntune mini tachometer 

• Front bucket seats 

• Heater/defroster 

• Kenwood stereo and cassette player 

• 21.5 gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chipping on the front bumper 

• Paint chip on the passenger’s-side fender above the wheel well 

Included 

• Second set of wheels, staggered 

• Original carburetor 

• Original steering wheel 

Ownership History

The consignor reports that he is the third owner of this 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop since acquiring it in 1975.