A beat-up piece of automotive history just hit the market, and gearheads, this one’s got a story to tell. Up for grabs on eBay is a 1964 Pontiac GTO—not just any old heap, but one of the very first to roll off the assembly line back when this icon was still just a hopped-up option for the humble LeMans. Talk about starting a revolution.
Photos don’t lie: this thing’s rough. The paint? Faded to oblivion. The body? Looks like it’s been napping in a barn for decades. But here’s the twist—the seller swears the bones are solid. Minimal rust, decent frame, and hey, at least some of the missing bits come bundled.
Under that sad exterior? A numbers-matching 389 V8, mated to an auto box, exactly how the factory churned ‘em out. No papers, though, so good luck tracing its past. Estate sale vibes mean some brotherly baggage might be part of the deal.
Seven grand gets you in the game, but with no reserve, who knows where this auction lands. Yeah, it’s a gamble, but try putting a price on pedigree. Only a handful of these early GTOs still exist, and this barn find? It’s where the muscle car madness began.
Sure, restoring it will suck your wallet dry and test your patience. But for someone with vision (and deep pockets), this rustbucket isn’t just a project—it’s a time capsule from the birth of American speed.
Via eBay
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