[{"id": 6533841, "authorName": "LJBjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljbjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage looks very solid and clean, impressive. It won't take much to put this bad boy right! I'd skip the parchment roof too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626310128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6533861, "authorName": "BJsClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjsclassics/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by BJsClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626310415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6534071, "authorName": "PMK17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmk17/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by PMK17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626313965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6534084, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My grandfather had a '68 GTO in light blue and the rather curious \"Enduro Delete\" option. When we'd go visit, we used to bring in Pizza for dinner. My grandfather would drive, my father sat in the passenger seat, and they'd have me sit between them on the center arm rest. I don't think any kid could have had a wider grin than I did. \r\n\r\nIn the late 70s, my grandfather gave my uncle the GTO. He, in turn, traded it in for a Plymouth Arrow of all things.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626314260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534175, "authorName": "keith_k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I listened to the start up video and said to myself, aha - that sounds like a healthy Pontiac V8 hooked up to a proper 2.5\" dual exhaust system. The big pipes just have a distinct sound. Checked the underbody pics and there it was. \r\n\r\nSounds great, and looks great in the burgundy with white!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626316095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534260, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiac engines just sound good. They always had cams that gave them a great exhaust note.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626317816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534614, "authorName": "caferacer59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caferacer59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't change a thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626344487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534619, "authorName": "purelypmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/purelypmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you post a picture of the WT code and EUN from the front of the block for us to see? Nice car - thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626344981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534634, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a GTO nerd, I have never seen one in this color, and I was missing out. Both of my 68 GTO\u2019s were standard colors (Solar Red and Verdoro Green). \r\n\r\nThis auction really brings back great memories of my GTO ownership, especially the exhaust, Pontiac motors may not have been big on revs, but they had tons of torque and man do they sound sweet. Nice job on the restoration, it yielded great results.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626346343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534668, "authorName": "ModenaOnMyMind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modenaonmymind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking GTO. @seller when were these photos taken?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626348802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534674, "authorName": "rramo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of the pics were taken by BAT photographer in Nov 2020, some were taken \r\n by me in June 2021.The cold start was Nov 2020.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626349297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534682, "authorName": "rramo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not sure what EUN is? WT code pic is attached", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626349685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534693, "authorName": "02fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a 1968 Lemans Convertible in the same colors! Miss it to this day but it wasn\u2019t the best car to have when starting a family, so we traded it on a 1977 Cutlass Supreme White on White (which wasn\u2019t real practical either)! LOL! Both great cars though....then the Dodge Caravan came out and the rest is history!!! GLWTA! Very nice GTO you have there!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626350182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535080, "authorName": "gnational", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnational/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great G.T.O. - A friend had a 'Judge' in this exterior color - you should have seen that one @RandyP63. \n\nIt was beautiful - had black interior tho.\n\nThis G.T.O. will do well - GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626357962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535098, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a spectacular car, but can't really gauge the paint quality. It looks like it needs a good wash and detail. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being perfect, how would you rate the paint?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626358287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535130, "authorName": "68PONCHO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68poncho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking 68 Pontiac in one of the lower production colors.\r\nSeller I would suggest close up pics of the markings on the glass of the headlights, as it looks like some or all are the original T3 lamps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626358633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535193, "authorName": "PontiacNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a great example. Great colors and options too. The original owner knew what he was doing when he ordered it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626359371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535379, "authorName": "tedgeldberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedgeldberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! I think the '68 GTO was the height of GM automotive design, ever! I have my recently restored Verdoro Green coupe sittin' in my driveway right now. Good luck on a great car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626361361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535681, "authorName": "Pistol_Pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol_pete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gnational your comment about a Judge in this colour caught my attention. I too knew of someone when the Judge was new who had one in this same shade. Only one I have seen in this colour & now there are at least two! Great car here- only needs the optional hood tach to set it off. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626364816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6537879, "authorName": "rramo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint is 8.5 to 9 , car could use a detail as it has been over a year since last fully cleaned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626379528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539545, "authorName": "4stroke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4stroke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 2005 I bought my wife a new leftover 2004 GTO from the same dealer where this 1968 GTO was purchased, Key Pontiac in Bethlehem, Pa. I sold it 5 years later and my wife still lets me know about it, she loved that car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626386706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539674, "authorName": "Slick65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick65/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Slick65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626388862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6539997, "authorName": "g_t_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_t_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good looking car. What brand pistons, rings, rods, bearings in the rebuild? Also what is leaking on the exhaust (photos show the pipes drizzled w either chocolate \ud83d\ude09 or oil from somewhere)? Also, all new body bushings and frame coating in the (frame off resto)? Thank you much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626394034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540548, "authorName": "BUQUICK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buquick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rramo EUN is Engine Unit Number. Yours is stamped as 636627 above the WT code and if you look on your 1968 Car Billing History document, near the middle you will see a box labeled Engine Unit No 636627. This further proves your engine block to be the original to your GTO.\nBeautiful car btw.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626405470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6546120, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice GTO, not as nice as that green 68 a few weeks back. This front bumper has been trimmed and still does not fit exactly right. It's missing the Pontiac emblem too, another sign its been shaved, since the two little points on the back of the arrow have very little space behind them and the back edge of the Endura bumper. Don't get me wrong, it looks pretty good, but the bumper has probably been tweaked. \r\n\r\nIt also needs a fan clutch, flex fans are the worst. Just watch Engine masters for how much HP loss you get from flex and fixed fans. Clutch or Electric are the way to go. \r\n\r\nI love the color combo. Also, it's 4 speed car, hidden headlight, rally gauges. Awesome. I mean what's not to like, other than the brakes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626488365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6547107, "authorName": "rramo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During the engine rebuild cylinders were honed with new rings, pistons are original. Any replacement parts were GM. In 2008 the rebuilder offered a 10,000 mile or 1 year guarantee. The discoloration on exhaust pipes could have occurred when the heater core hose leaked. that was addressed a few years ago. The endura bumper has never been tweaked, leaving the emblem off was a personal choice as was the vinyl top omission.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626533298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6548106, "authorName": "rramo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All body bushings and suspension parts replaced during frame off restoration in 2007 /08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626546172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6548422, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1968 was an amazing year in Musclecars. The new Charger was amazing looking, the new A-Body cars from GM all got redesigns, and all but the Chevelle looked better. But of all the 1968 Musclecars, the GTO was the star. The front bumper, the hidden headlights, the hood, pure awesome! It was not all just looks either, Pontiac introduced the first round port Ram Air motors that year. My all time dream car is a 1968 Ram Air 2 GTO with a 4 speed. Kudos to the Seller for not slapping a silly spoiler and judge stripes on it! When you look at his GTO head on, with those headlight doors shut, just the coolest looking car EVER. Period.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626548854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6551158, "authorName": "Phil7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil7/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Phil7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626617031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6553773, "authorName": "Whitey1927", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whitey1927/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Whitey1927", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626652908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6554228, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rramo\n This auction will go crazy towards the end, this car is just to nice. It's every 68 GTO lovers dream, it's got it all. Hidden Headlights, 4-Speed, gauges, nice color. The car is in great shape. If I were in the market for a GTO right now, I'd be on this like a great white on a surfer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626667193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6559537, "authorName": "Slick65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick65/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by Slick65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626745584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6562918, "authorName": "PontiacNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I expect a late flurry of bidding on this fine example. It's just too nice not to have one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626808829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6565835, "authorName": "RichSadargus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richsadargus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful machine! My niece in Mass sent me this link. Purchased from original owner / family? Why in God\u2019s name did they sell it? Wow! If I win the auction I\u2019ll have to reach out to them, are they in Connecticut too? Actually I see the vin, I can sleuth on this end and find their name by morning. I remember when these were sitting on the dealer\u2019s lot. A military buddy of mine here in Pennsylvania bought that same color car ... I believe from Key Pontiac as well. My brand new firebird could never quite keep up with his Goat ... until he sideswiped a telephone pole hard one night. He never drove it again. Just kept it parked in the garage. Any accident history on this car for you ... or the original owner? Can you show inside the quarters ... any skins welded on? If so they did great body work as it looks mint to these old eyes. I would sure get a kick out of buying a near clone to his old GTO and show up at his place with it! Doc Sadarg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626833515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6565870, "authorName": "Catharpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catharpin/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Catharpin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626834025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570292, "authorName": "CalvadaKing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calvadaking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very solid car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626900131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570452, "authorName": "RICHBORO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richboro/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by RICHBORO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626900804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570458, "authorName": "EFair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efair/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by EFair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626900833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570781, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Gitmygoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626902242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570786, "authorName": "bobwop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobwop/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by bobwop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626902258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570943, "authorName": "markl350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markl350/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by markl350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626902872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571040, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Gitmygoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571066, "authorName": "Clancey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancey/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Clancey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571069, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571084, "authorName": "Clancey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancey/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Clancey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571085, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571086, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Gitmygoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571087, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571093, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Gitmygoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571097, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571112, "authorName": "Clancey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancey/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by Clancey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571114, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Gitmygoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571131, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571154, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/21/21 for $48,000 to Irish0ne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903966, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6571316, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "back in the family", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626905062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571380, "authorName": "68PONCHO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68poncho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Care to expound on that Irish0ne?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626905977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571520, "authorName": "Gitmygoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitmygoat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If your family has a link to this particular goat, very happy for you Irish0ne. Congrats on buying a very nice GTO. \r\nAnd rramo, congrats on the sale! Beautiful car, I\u2019m sure it was hard to part with after going through the restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626908210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571658, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty fair deal, unusual for BAT. I really liked this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626911175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571782, "authorName": "Irish0ne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irish0ne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "68Poncho. Sure. My name is on the original title. I can still see the salesman\u2019s face at Key Pontiac.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626913702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6574187, "authorName": "111pcioffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/111pcioffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my mom used to say, if you cant say anything nice then don't say anything at all. BAT should use the same protocol unless you are bidding on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626973591, "type": "comment"}]