Photo: Napoli Classics
1973 was a new beginning for the GTO, and Pontiac had all the reasons in the world to be happy about its strategy. The company sold close to 920,000 cars in 1973 despite the GTO no longer bringing home the bacon.
The GTO was part of the Le Mans series, and its production included only 4,816 units. Pontiac produced 494 coupes and 4,312 Sport Coupes.
The GTO, which could be had with a 400 or a 455 V8, increased the Le Mans price by at least $368 for customers ordering the base Le Mans. Buyers who ordered the Le Mans Sport had to pay the same price for the GTO upgrade, albeit the base model could be had for $3,493 (versus $3,406 for the Le Mans).
However, the GTO made the Le Mans significantly more expensive when customers added more options. Air conditioning was available for $397, while an electric roof could be had for $363.
The 1973 Pontiac GTO in these photos is allegedly one of 101 examples with a similar configuration. The people at Napoli Classics, the garage in charge of finding a new owner, explain that the car spent its entire life in a private collection and recently emerged with a 99% original configuration. The only parts that have been altered are the wheels and tires, which are new to the car, and the paint – redone years ago.
Otherwise, this GTO is as original as possible, still sporting the original miles with only 44,000 miles on the clock. The car is also loaded with options, including air conditioning, bucket seats, AM/FM radio, and tinted glass. The GTO is powered by a 400 V8 paired with a four-speed transmission, and it starts and runs like a new car.
This GTO needs nothing, so whoever buys it can hop behind the wheel and drive. However, considering the low miles, I wouldn't be surprised to see the next owner parking the car in a garage and keeping it away from snow and rain.
The garage claims only 3,883 GTOs were sold in the United States (while the others were sent to Canada), and only 101, including this example, rolled off the assembly lines with a four-speed transmission.
The car can be yours if you agree to unlock the Buy It Now price on eBay and pay $49,000. Otherwise, you can join the digital fight and compete against other netizens who have already sent a bid for this GTO, albeit the reserve is still in place. The top offer is $35,100, and considering the race will end in three days, it'll be interesting to see if the car finds a new home. The car is parked in Milford, Connecticut, and it should be able to drive anywhere on its wheels.
The GTO, which could be had with a 400 or a 455 V8, increased the Le Mans price by at least $368 for customers ordering the base Le Mans. Buyers who ordered the Le Mans Sport had to pay the same price for the GTO upgrade, albeit the base model could be had for $3,493 (versus $3,406 for the Le Mans).
However, the GTO made the Le Mans significantly more expensive when customers added more options. Air conditioning was available for $397, while an electric roof could be had for $363.
The 1973 Pontiac GTO in these photos is allegedly one of 101 examples with a similar configuration. The people at Napoli Classics, the garage in charge of finding a new owner, explain that the car spent its entire life in a private collection and recently emerged with a 99% original configuration. The only parts that have been altered are the wheels and tires, which are new to the car, and the paint – redone years ago.
Otherwise, this GTO is as original as possible, still sporting the original miles with only 44,000 miles on the clock. The car is also loaded with options, including air conditioning, bucket seats, AM/FM radio, and tinted glass. The GTO is powered by a 400 V8 paired with a four-speed transmission, and it starts and runs like a new car.
This GTO needs nothing, so whoever buys it can hop behind the wheel and drive. However, considering the low miles, I wouldn't be surprised to see the next owner parking the car in a garage and keeping it away from snow and rain.
The garage claims only 3,883 GTOs were sold in the United States (while the others were sent to Canada), and only 101, including this example, rolled off the assembly lines with a four-speed transmission.
The car can be yours if you agree to unlock the Buy It Now price on eBay and pay $49,000. Otherwise, you can join the digital fight and compete against other netizens who have already sent a bid for this GTO, albeit the reserve is still in place. The top offer is $35,100, and considering the race will end in three days, it'll be interesting to see if the car finds a new home. The car is parked in Milford, Connecticut, and it should be able to drive anywhere on its wheels.
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