Skyway Classics FL
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1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge Convertible — 400ci Ram Air, Windward Blue, Power TopWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is one of the most recognizable muscle cars ever built, and the convertible version is among the rarest configurations in which one can be found. Pontiac introduced The Judge package in December 1968 as a mid-year addition to the GTO lineup, partly in response to the success of budget muscle cars like the Plymouth Road Runner. The name was borrowed from a popular comedy sketch on the Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In television program, and the package was originally intended to be a stripped-down, low-cost performance option. Pontiac quickly changed direction and loaded it up with flashy graphics, a rear spoiler, Rally II wheels, and the Ram Air III engine as standard equipment — making it anything but budget by the time it reached dealers.For the 1969 model year, Pontiac built 6,833 Judge-equipped GTOs in coupe form and just 108 as convertibles. That figure makes the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible one of the most collectible body style and package combinations of the entire muscle car era. You are not looking at a car that was common even when it was new. Fewer than 109 buyers in 1969 could walk out of a Pontiac dealership with this exact configuration, and far fewer of those cars survive today in presentable condition.The VIN on this car confirms it is a genuine Pontiac GTO convertible built in 1969 at the Pontiac, Michigan assembly plant, with the TH400 automatic transmission and the 400ci engine — all matching what is represented in this listing.Features List- 400ci Ram Air V8 engine- Turbo Hydra-Matic TH400 3-speed automatic transmission- The Judge package- Functional Ram Air hood scoops- Hood-mounted tachometer- Black power convertible top- Center console with woodgrain trim- High-back bucket seats with headrests- Rally Gauge Cluster- Woodgrain steering wheel- Pontiac Rally II wheels- BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires- Dual exhaust- Rear deck spoiler- The Judge striping and decals- Chrome bumpers- Power steering- Power brakes- Air conditioning- Clean undercarriageMechanicalThe engine under the hood of this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is the 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, which was the standard powerplant included with The Judge package in 1969. This engine — internally designated the Ram Air III — was factory rated at 366 horsepower, though that number was widely understood to be conservative. Pontiac's 400ci engines were known for strong torque output across a broad RPM range, and the Ram Air induction system fed cooler, denser outside air directly into the carburetor through the functional hood scoops, improving volumetric efficiency under hard acceleration. The engine compartment photos show the correct teal-painted block and the period-appropriate air cleaner assembly, consistent with a genuine Ram Air application.Backing that engine is the Turbo Hydra-Matic TH400, GM's heavy-duty 3-speed automatic. The TH400 was one of the strongest automatics available in any General Motors vehicle during this era and was well-matched to high-torque applications like the GTO. The undercarriage photos show the TH400 pan clearly with the correct 'Hydra-matic Div. of GMC' casting, and the floor-shifted console with woodgrain surround and a period-style shift knob is visible in the interior photos. The undercarriage throughout appears clean and well-maintained, with no visible rust on the floorpans, frame rails, or suspension components — a significant consideration on a 55-year-old open-top car. The dual exhaust system runs cleanly from front to back, and the rear suspension and axle housing look solid in the lift photos.Power steering and power brakes are both present, and air conditioning was ordered from the factory — a combination that adds meaningful usability to a car that is also historically significant.InteriorThe black vinyl interior is consistent with what
| Year: | 1969 |
| Make: | Pontiac |
| Model: | GTO |
| Mileage: | 24136 |
| Exterior Color: | Windward Blue |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | SN3514 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | TH400 3-Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | 242679B148803 |
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