Roll in the Monkees' GTO Monkeemobile

Written by Adam | 21 January 2012

"Hey hey were the Monkees. And people say we monkey around. But we're too busy singin'. To put anybody down".

Remember that show from the sixties and seventies, The Monkees? If you were kid growing up in the seventies (like me), how could not have seen this show? It seems like it was run, and re-run, 24-7. The Monkees were groovy and had the wheels to prove it... a custom 1967 Pontiac GTO. Well, here's your chance to cruise around town and pick up chicks in your very own Monkeemobile. 

eBay user mnbats is the seller for this wonderful re-creation of the Monkeemobile from the TV show.

According to the eBay description, this "Monkeemobile Pontiac GTO built for the 45th anniversary band tour! This car is featured in an upcoming TV series with direction and commentary by the original designer and fabricator Dean Jefferies. This original 67 GTO 4 speed car was professionally transformed to a concourse grade show car with exacting detail to the engine compartment. Custom Radiator cap, Belt cover, Gold flake 671 Blower, Correct Crager wheels, correct "french" headlights, removable soft top, and much much more. It's cars European "sister" touring car sold this past July in the UK for $127,000.00 usd. This is the finest running and driving example of this 60's cultural icon. Serious bidders only. NO RESERVE!"

The current bid (as of 4:55pm PST on Friday Jan 20, 2012) is a whopping $84.9k!!!! Clearly, there is some interest in the car. The auction ends Jan 23, 201209:27:52 PST, so get your bids in.

GTO Crossing the Block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012

Written by Adam | 06 January 2012

It's that time of year again. The world's largest, most massive collector's car event and auction is taking place in the Arizona desert - Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale - on Jan 15-22, 2012. As of Friday Jan 6th, 20 classic Pontiac GTO muscle cars have been entered in the auction and will sell (all are offered at no reserve), including two very rare 1970 GTO Judge Convertibles and a 1969 GTO Convertible from the collection of Alice Cooper.

Here is the complete list, courtesy of Barrett-Jackson. Check back for auction results.

	Lot #	Year	Make	Model	Style	Description
	106	1968	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR COUPE	Fully restored and PHS documented with a numbers matching 400cid block with his and hers shifter. Factory air conditioning, hood tach and hideaway headlights. The very deep and shiny paint is the correct factory color.
	410	1968	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR COUPE	Factory original 400 HO engine with 4-speed transmission and Safe-T-Track rear end. Equipped with factory power disc brakes, power steering, power windows and tilt steering wheel.
	420	1964	PONTIAC	GTO	TRIBUTE CONVERTIBLE	Exceptional quality frame-off 389cid V8 upgraded with Tri-Power, 4-speed, power convertible top and bucket seats. Runs and drives excellent with lots of horsepower.
	429	1972	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR COUPE	Unique GTO power configuration, one of 59 with this equipment. Certified by PHS. Big block 400 with 3.55 posi-traction rear end with close-ratio 4-speed. Original and numbers matching. American muscle at its best.
	667	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR HARDTOP	PHS documented GTO. Full frame-off restoration. Replacement 389cid, upgraded with a 4-speed transmission. Comes with restoration photos and documents.
	690.4	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	COUPE	Fully restored and documented with a 389cid V8 and upgraded to Tri-Power. Documented with original Window Sticker, two dealer invoices and Build Sheet.
	696.2	1966	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	PHS documented convertible GTO with M22 4-speed, Montero Red, black top and interior. Upgrades include Rallye gauges and wheels, vacum gauge, red line tire wide oval tires and Tri-Power.
	729	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	Triple white GTO convertible. 389/335hp engine with automatic transmission. Nicely detailed, heavily optioned car with with Pontiac Historical Services documentation.
	732	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	Automatic with original Hurst accessories, Hurst wheels, Hurst antenna and Hurst emblem. Matching numbers restoration. Champagne exterior over black interior. Concourse 1st place in its only showing.
	746	1972	PONTIAC	GTO LEMANS	SPORT CONVERTIBLE	Respectfully maintained all original with matching numbers. Over 18 factory and dealer options. Classic color combo. Runs and drives great.
	948.2	1970	PONTIAC	GTO JUDGE	2 DOOR HARDTOP	1970 GTO "The Judge" factory Ram Air III. This is a documented four owner car with Pontiac Historical paperwork. Matching numbers. From the Richard Hubbard Collection.
	957	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	Total body-off rotisserie restoration, PHS documentation, matching numbers, Tri-Power, air conditioning and over 20 factory/dealer options. Hurst package, Protect-O-Plate, 4-speed and all photos.
	978.2	1970	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	One of only 241 convertibles built in 1970 with this engine and transmission combination. Triple black car with all of its factory sheet metal and matching numbers and a full concours frame-off restoration. From the Victor Gomez Collection.
	1015.2	1970	PONTIAC	GTO JUDGE	CONVERTIBLE	Rotisserie restoration, one of the most correct numbered and date coded Judges. Build Sheet, Protect-O-Plate and PHS documented as one of 168 convertibles and one of only 47 "YZ" Coded Ram Air III automatics built in 1970. From the Ron Pratte Collection.
	1023	1969	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	This Pontiac is a restored-to-original and matching numbers car from the collection of Legendary Alice Cooper. This car is a fun car to drive with the top up or down.
	1224	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR HARDTOP	Matching numbers and frame-off restoration. Code B original Blue Charcoal with Parchment interior. Factory Tri-Power and 4-speed. PHS documented.
	1237	1970	PONTIAC	GTO	CONVERTIBLE	455cid HO engine and matching numbers. A highly optioned and documented GTO. Build Sheet, Protect-O-Plate and shipping order included. Automatic transmission, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and power everything.
	1286.1	1970	PONTIAC	GTO JUDGE	CONVERTIBLE	Ram Air III, original matching numbers, meticulous frame-off restoration, all original or NOS parts, 4-speed, 94,172 original miles, original interior color black, exterior color is non-original burgundy with white top and one of 168 produced in 1970.
	1302.1	1965	PONTIAC	GTO	CUSTOM 2 DOOR HARDTOP	Powered by a 389cid V8 with Tri-Power, Super T-10 4-speed and custom 12-bolt rear end. Other features include Vintage Air, Autometer gauges, Hotchkis suspension, Budnik 17" wheels and many custom billet components. From the Jimmy Richardson Collection.
	1546.1	1970	PONTIAC	GTO	2 DOOR COUPE	Matching numbers 400cid with 4-speed. Correct Baja Gold and correct WT motor. This rare, hard to find GTO is reliable and dependable.

Here are the results from Barrett-Jackson 2010

Here are the results from Barrett-Jackson 2011

GTO Books

Written by Adam | 07 November 2011

Pontiac GTO Books

GTO, 1964-1967‎ Paul Zazarine - 1991 - Transportation - Limited preview Design, production, and service histories of our most popular subjects combined with top-notch color photograph. Note:

GTO: Pontiac's Great One‎ Darwin Holmstrom, David Newhardt - 2011 - Limited preview In 1963 Pontiac's Chief Engineer John DeLorean and his two favorite staff engineers, Bill Collins and Russ Gee, came up with an inspired way to keep Pontiac cars in the performance limelight: bolt a big engine into Pontiac's upcoming Tempest ... Note:

Original Pontiac GTO, 1964-1974: The Restorer's Guide 1964-1974‎ Thomas A. DeMauro - 2001 - Transportation - Limited preview Written and designed for casual enthusiasts, as well as restorers who want to determine which parts, accessories and colors will restore their cars to factory-original condition, every title in the Bay View Original Series provides a huge ... Note:

Collector's Originality Guide Pontiac GTO 1964-1974‎ Thomas DeMauro - 2008 - Transportation - Limited preview Like no car before it, the Pontiac GTO's mix of style and performance captured the imagination of America's youth. The GTO offered a combination of 389-cubic-inch V-8 brawn stuffed into a mid-sized chassis, the package further propelled by ... Note:

Pontiac GTO: The Great One‎ Steve Statham - 2000 - Transportation - Limited preview The Great One. A lavish tribute to one of America's most-beloved muscle cars covers its entire ten-year production run. Note:

Pontiac GTO Restoration Guide, 1964-1972‎ Paul Zazarine - 1995 - Limited preview These value-packed guides feature hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information necessary to restore interiors, exteriors, wiring, engines, transmissions, and accessories to factory-original condition. Note:

Pontiac GTO: Four Decades of Muscle‎ Steve Statham - 2003 - Transportation - Limited preview When it comes to musclecars, performance is spelled with just three letters: GTO. The history of this performance legend comes to life in the pages of this stunning photo history. From its introduction in 1964, to the end of the musclecar era ... Note:

GTO Rally II Wheel Restoration How To

Written by Adam | 04 November 2011

Nothing can ruin the presentation of your restoration more than a scratched, stained, faded and dirty set of wheels. This is the challenge that I was recently faced with for my 68 GTO. I wanted to show the car more but was a bit embarrassed by the appearance of the original wheels. My wheels were greased stained on the inside, so much so that they looked black. On the outside, each wheel also showed signs of multiple lost battles with the curb. The paint was faded and lacking luster.

Before		After

Beginning in 1967, the Rally II wheels were introduced as an option for the Pontiac GTO. The wheels have a spoked look, with a 2-tone finish of charcoal gray and silver.