A barely driven rare 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertiblecould fetch up to $350,000 at Mecum’s upcoming auction
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- This Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible has only been driven 656 miles since new.
- Power comes from a 6.6-liter V8 engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox.
- Finished in Pepper Green with a light tan folding top, the car remains pristine.
Once in a while, a car shows up that reminds us why people still obsess over classic American muscle decades after its golden era. It’s a great shame that Pontiac is no longer around, as back in its heyday, it built some amazing cars. Perhaps one of the coolest Pontiacs ever is the GTO Judge Convertible, and Mecum will auction off an especially rare example in May.
Hold on to your hats as this pristine 1970 example It could sell for as much as $350,000, according to the auction house’s estimates, making it one of the most expensive Judges recently sold.
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This GTO Judge Convertible is one of just 168 Ram Air III examples that were built for the 1970 model year. A look at the odometer reveals a key reason why the car is expected to be sold for so much: it’s only ever been driven 656 miles (1,055 km).
Given how little action it’s seen, it perhaps comes as no surprise that it’s in excellent condition. The Pepper Green exterior looks pristine and is contrasted with a light tan folding soft top. It also features some bright green and blue decals on the sides and retains the original wheels, clad in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
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The listing is a bit thin on ownership and service history details, but the photos of the interior tell most of the story. For a car that is now 55 years old, the interior shows very few signs of wear and looks almost spotless. With such low mileage, that is to be expected. Still, cars that sit too long can often fall apart slowly if they are not maintained properly. That is clearly not the case here.
Being a 1970 model, this Judge is rocking its original 400 cubic-inch (6.6 liter) V8, bolted to a four-speed manual transmission, just like the car gods intended. Sure, 366 horsepower might not melt your face off by today’s standards, but this Ram Air III V8 has something modern engines often forget: actual character. It growls, it rumbles, and it practically dares you to find a coastal highway where you can let it sing.
If your garage has been feeling a little too quiet lately and you think it could use the thunderous soundtrack of a classic American V8, now’s your chance. Check out the listing over here for all the details on how to throw your hat – along with a boatload of money – into the ring.
