Pontiac stole the “GTO” acronym from Ferraris most beloved racecar, the 250 GTO. The 1969 GTO was named “The Judge” after a popular skit called “Here Comes the Judge” made famous by Sammy Davis Jr. on the popular comedy television show Rowan and Martins Laugh-In.
Additionally, how can you tell if a GTO is a judge? In a 1969 GTO Judge, the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is located on the top of the instrument panel and can be be seen through the windshield on the drivers side of the car. It is a 13-digit number that can be broken down into sections to tell you everything you need to know about the car that you own.
Also to know is, what engine was in the GTO Judge?
Though the 350-hp L78 400 engine was standard in GTOs, the L74 366-hp D-port Ram Air engine, which was later listed as the Ram Air III, was standard in the Judge. With a 10.75:1 compression ratio and 4.12 x 3.75-inch bore x stroke, the L74s block was drilled for four-bolt mains, but was built with two-bolt caps.
What is the rarest GTO?
1971 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible But, by 1970 and 1971, the muscle car market was full. Never before or since has there been so many muscle car models on offer. The GTO Judge deserves a place on this list because it is one of the rarest muscle cars Detroit ever produced.
