Owner of 1968 Pontiac GTO parked it and then forgot about it for 36 years
- This classic American car spent more than three decades in a garage
- It will be quite a project to restore this car to its former glory
- But once restored it will be quite a ride
Published on Nov 04, 2024 at 2:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Nov 05, 2024 at 12:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The 1968 Pontiac GTO is a real piece of American automotive history, and one such classic car was found after 36 years.
This American muscle car was found sitting in a garage where it was parked in 1988.
The owner seemingly parked the car in his garage somewhere in Woodland Park near Colorado Springs.
It is easy to see that this car is gonna be a long project and will need a full restoration.
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1968 Pontiac GTO found after 36 years
On today’s episode of rare barn finds, we have a 1968 Pontiac GTO that looks to be in quite a rough condition.
According to the owner, this classic American muscle car was parked in a garage in 1988 and only recently taken out in 2020.
The owner might have taken it out for a restoration project but soon realized it was more than he could handle.
So, the classic car has now made its way to Craigslist if anyone is looking for a restoration project.
Finding a Pontiac GTO in a barn isn’t uncommon these days, but the condition of the car matters a lot.
Looking at the photos, it is also safe to assume that the car will need body fixes, possibly undercarriage repairs, and more.
Restoration project
According to the seller, the 1968 Pontiac GTO has been with the same owner since the start.
It has all its original parts along with the original 400 cubic-inch engine.
However, don’t expect all parts to be in good condition.
As that depends on the long-term storage condition the car was in.
If the garage was well suited for classic car storage and kept it away from the elements, there’s a good chance the undercarriage might not have that much damage.
So if are up for a little bit of risk, this rustic 1968 Pontiac GTO might be your next ride.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
