alsancle Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Almost to the day after I sold my 69 convertible 35 years ago I've been on the prowl for another GTO. But it had to be a 65-67 or 69. Never liked the 70. Until I saw this one. And I hate red too. What gives? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-pontiac-gto-25/ his 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible was delivered new to Jim Culligan Pontiac of Williamsville, New York, and was purchased by the seller after being offered on BaT in December 2020. The car was repainted in its factory Cardinal Red during a 2014 refurbishment and is powered by a numbers-matching 400ci V8 paired with a Muncie four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a black vinyl interior, a power-operated black soft top with matching boot, an Eaton type Positraction rear end, 14” Rally II wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, a hood-mounted tachometer, and a vintage-look AM/FM radio. Work completed under current ownership consisted of replacing the power steering pump, steering rack, and an oil change. This GTO convertible is offered in Illinois with a copy of the build sheet, restoration and assembly manuals, partial service records, manufacturer’s literature, Pontiac Historical Society documentation, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name. Edited September 3, 2021 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) I've never understood the choice of black upholstery in a convertible. Even a mildly sunny day would make those seats wretchedly uncomfortable. A 90° day? Forget it. Edited September 3, 2021 by GregLaR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 59 minutes ago, GregLaR said: I've never understood the choice of black upholstery in a convertible. Even a mildly sunny day would make those seats wretchedly uncomfortable. A 90° day? Forget it. You and me both. Talk about frying the back of your legs as you sit down in a pair of shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, GregLaR said: I've never understood the choice of black upholstery in a convertible. Even a mildly sunny day would make those seats wretchedly uncomfortable. A 90° day? Forget it. I had a ‘69 Caddy ragtop in Phoenix. Black leather seats. Only left it parked with the top down once. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 17 hours ago, GregLaR said: I've never understood the choice of black upholstery in a convertible. Even a mildly sunny day would make those seats wretchedly uncomfortable. A 90° day? Forget it. Yes. Especially in the GM vinyl. Guaranteed to scald flesh when left in the sun! My 72 442 convertible has white interior and I had more than one person say they would change it to black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I'd never even thought about the convertible black interior thing...which should reveal how many convertibles I've owned. 😉 I'd still really love to have this car, though. Looks pretty nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 I think the thing I really like about this car is the black top and the wide ovals. I've stopped putting the top down on my convertibles anyways, so the black interior probably wouldn't bother me. Also, I'm typically not taking my cars out on scorching days in the North East. We don't have that many of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 18 hours ago, alsancle said: I think the thing I really like about this car is the black top and the wide ovals. I've stopped putting the top down on my convertibles anyways, so the black interior probably wouldn't bother me. Also, I'm typically not taking my cars out on scorching days in the North East. We don't have that many of them. I'm 66 now. Have had a convertible almost every summer since 1973. A very memorable one was a 1963 Cadillac Eldorado convertible in red with a white top and interior. It had Air conditioning, was bought new in Florida. I bought it when I lived in Halifax Nova Scotia in 1974 and thought that was the pinnacle of an over optioned car at the time. Summers in Nova Scotia in the 70's you never needed A/C. I went to Florida the next year and realized why it had A/C and white interior! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Im the opposite, convertible tops should never go up, unless it starts raining. This GTO is a nice looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofasttoday Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I agree Top always down even in the 90's or the 40's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 4:26 PM, alsancle said: I've stopped putting the top down on my convertibles anyways, so the black interior probably wouldn't bother me. Also, I'm typically not taking my cars out on scorching days in the North East. We don't have that many of them. Top up on a day like yesterday or today should be a ticketable offense AJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Don’t you wish every day was 75 with no humidity? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Friday was ideal as well here in CT. Very involved waxing Mary's Jeep and didn't know I had an audience accross the street. 😁 I like the 68, 69 better FWIW, love the clean chrome Lemans nose actually, better than the GTO nose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Glad I dont have neighbors like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 He came back tonight, totally unfazed by the tractor & weed whacker. We both went about our business keeping a good 100 feet or so distance. I think he is a mopar guy... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Steve, they have really migrated all over the state over the last few years. Something that occurred to me last week while mountain biking. At dusk. Alone. 😳 As far as tops go, I leave mine down most of the time. The down side is that they sometimes need to stretch when I eventually try to put them back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) John, bear doesn't bother me within reason, bobcat, on the other hand - they can be aggressive and a problem. Top on the SL has been up a few times but not that many. I think it is the original top and likely saw little prior service as well. Darn. Too bad you missed that Royale. AJ could advise the restoration, and I could take that blocky Lincoln off your hands... 😁 Edited September 8, 2021 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 This is my current drop top. A 442 Canadian car from new. No A/C. Those 90+degree days with 90 % Humidex readings here in the Great Lakes area have kept in storage most of this year. Haven't had any luck selling so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Great color combination Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 11 hours ago, Steve_Mack_CT said: I could take that blocky Lincoln off your hands... 😁 Yeah, those boring slab sides. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 hours ago, GregLaR said: Great color combination Ed. Thanks. Yes, I like it. It's called Radiant Green with Cameo White stripes and interior. It looks better in pictures due to fading, vinyl stripes cracked and blotches. As well as rust poking thru on the right rear quarter panel.Calling it "patina" is overly kind, but it does have character! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 What are you asking for this car Ed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Ed, you put Wide Ovals on that and buyers will be breaking your door down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 6 hours ago, GregLaR said: What are you asking for this car Ed? $14,000 US dollars. All #'s match, GM Vintage Vehicle documents, lot's of original paperwork. It runs and drives good. It does need a restoration to make it nice. Or just drive it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Looks like a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Steve_Mack_CT said: Looks like a great deal! Thanks! I hope someone thinks so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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