1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – Ram Air III 400/366 HP, 4-Speed Manual, PHS Documented

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – Ram Air III 400/366 HP, 4-Speed Manual, PHS Documented

Finished in Orange (Carousel Red) with a White interior, this GTO Judge combines the aggressive styling, functional performance equipment, and unmistakable attitude that made the Judge one of the most celebrated muscle cars of the late 1960s.

Introduced in 1969, the Judge was Pontiac's answer to the growing market for affordable, high-performance muscle cars. The package took its name from the popular “Here Comes the Judge” catchphrase associated with Sammy Davis Jr. and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. The Judge quickly became one of the most recognizable performance models of the era, distinguished by its bold graphics, rear spoiler, hood-mounted tachometer, and functional Ram Air induction.

This GTO is equipped with the Ram Air III 400, rated at 366 horsepower, with functional hood air induction. The Ram Air III shared the same 400-cubic-inch displacement as the more powerful Ram Air IV while offering a combination of performance and drivability that made it one of Pontiac's most desirable performance engines. The 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter puts the driver directly in control of the Ram Air III's power.

Adding to its desirability are PHS documents and a WS-stamped engine block, providing important documentation and identification for this GTO. The car is also equipped with a functional hood tachometer, power steering, and power brakes with front disc and rear drum brakes. Inside, the White interior features bucket seats, seat belts, and a working clock.

EXTERIOR:
Orange exterior
Ram Air functional hood induction
Functional hood tachometer
Rear spoiler
Judge graphics and performance-inspired styling

INTERIOR:
White interior
Bucket seats
Seat belts
Working clock
4-speed manual transmission
Hurst shifter

MECHANICS:
400 cubic-inch V8
Ram Air III
366 horsepower
4-barrel carburetor
Functional Ram Air induction
Power steering
Power brakes
Front disc / rear drum brakes
Functional hood tachometer

HIGHLIGHTS:
400ci Ram Air III V8, 366 horsepower
4-speed Hurst manual transmission
Functional Ram Air hood induction
Functional hood tachometer
Power steering
Power brakes, Front disc / rear drum brakes
Working clock
PHS documents

Key details
Exterior: Carousel Red
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
VIN / chassis: 242379A118925

Offered by Classic Cars of Sarasota, 7910 25th Court East, Sarasota, FL 34243. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Classic Cars of Sarasota.