AutoHunter Spotlight: 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop
Currently for sale on AutoHunter is this restored 1970 Pontiac GTO hardtop. Nineteen-seventy brought a restyle of the Goat that has made it a fan favorite. It’s not difficult to understand why as it looks sleeker than the equally photogenic 1968-69 version. What’s interesting about this one (aside of the killer color combo) is how it was originally equipped—just four options—but don’t let that sway you; several enhancements make this Poncho a mightier muscle car, including upgrades to the original 400 (now with 444 horsepower) and other mechanical bits. Painted Polar White with a red bucket-seat interior, this Gran Turismo Omologato comes from the private seller with PHS documentation, 1970 California plates, window sticker, build sheet, car cover, clear title, and more.
This GTO underwent a frame-on restoration in 2018. The Polar White paint is complemented by red GTO decals on both front fenders and the trunk lid. Other exterior highlights include a non-functional ram air hood and dual chrome mirrors. A set of 15-inch Rally II wheels is wrapped in 235/60 Uniroyal Tiger Paw radials.
The cabin is furnished in red vinyl, which includes new upholstery (door panels, seat covers, carpet, and headliner). The front bucket seats lack a console between them, so the shifter is on the column. Other features include power steering (added), the original AM radio, and an aftermarket Alpine AM/FM/Bluetooth/AUX stereo located in the glove box.
The instrument panel features a 120-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge, with a clock added in the right pod. A set of aftermarket AutoMeter gauges is mounted underneath the dashboard (water temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and transmission temperature), with an 8,000-rpm tachometer resting on the transmission hump. The odometer shows 72,545 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The numbers-matching, professionally rebuilt 400 has been bored to measure 407ci. With 10.65:1 compression, it puts out 444 horsepower and 482 lb-ft of torque. Equipment includes a Holley Demon four-barrel carburetor and an Edelbrock intake plus Hooker headers and more. The rebuilt TH400 automatic is now supported by a 2,800-rpm stall converter.
The undercarriage has been upgraded with an F41 suspension featuring large front and rear sway bars, boxed control arms, and power front disc brakes. The limited-slip rear end features 3.55 Auburn gears. The headers are connected to a 2.5-inch H-pipe dual exhaust system with MagnaFlows.
As a factory piece, this 1970 Pontiac GTO hardtop is unique in its limited option list (not even power steering), but today it is equipped with the sort of features you’d want as a driver. Add the massaged engine and sweet hues, and you have quite a desirable Goat. Do you agree? Rather than nod your head, you can bid high and bid now to welcome this Pick of the Day to your garage, then wait for the 12:15 p.m. (MST) deadline on Friday, January 16, 2026 to see if you’ve won. Good luck!
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