1969 Pontiac GTO
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Gateway Classic Cars of Tulsa is proud to digitally present this 1969 Pontiac GTO. Own a true piece of drag racing history with "Lil Pancho," the legendary 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV race car. Famous for being the very first GTO to break into the 10-second bracket in NHRA competition, this historic machine was originally campaigned by John Angeles, Pete McCarthy, and used as a development test bed for iconic round-port headers by Jerry Jardine and Doug Thorley. Meticulously restored to its former glory, the exterior boasts a flawless black paint job completed in 2018, meticulously replicating the original "Lil Pancho" door graphics and vintage sponsorship lettering. Under the fiberglass hood sits a devastating, custom-built 462-cubic inch OHV V8 Pontiac racing engine with less than 100 miles on it. Built for maximum reliability and explosive power, it features premium components like an Eagle crankshaft, Howard rods, Edelbrock aluminum heads, a Comp Cams roller camshaft, and an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake topped with a Quadrajet carburetor. This powerhouse is paired with a performance-built Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission outfitted with a racing-spec shift kit, a Coan converter (3,200–3,500 rpm stall), and a Derale transmission cooler. It fires up instantly, runs beautifully, and is fully primed to tear up the drag strip. The cockpit and chassis are fully optimized for competitive racing and maximum safety, backed by a recent 2024 NHRA certification for ETs down to the 8.50s. The interior features an eight-point roll cage, a Moroso racing seat with a five-point harness, a Hurst shifter, and a clean dash with essential functional gauges. Underneath, the car is engineered to launch hard and straight, utilizing a four-link rear suspension with coilover shocks, a Wishbone anti-sway bar, and a bulletproof Ford 9-inch rear end with 4.10 gears. Riding on lightweight Bogart racing wheels wrapped in fresh Goodyear Eagle racing tires with under 100 miles of wear, this turn-key historic racer is ready to win. The 1969 Pontiac GTO is listed by our Tulsa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff or email us at Tulsa@GatewayClassicCars.com. Our Tulsa Showroom is located at 10010 E. 71 Street, Tulsa, OK 74133.
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