1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible
The colourful, limited-production convertible version of Pontiac’s GTO Judge.
1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge Convertible. · Wikimedia Commons / photographer & licence ↗
History and significance
The colourful, limited-production convertible version of Pontiac’s GTO Judge. The body, powertrain and equipment distinguished this version from related mass-produced models.
Its central mechanical specification was 400 cu in (6,6 l) Pontiac V8, Ram Air-variant; period output is usually cited as 366 hp SAE brutto for Ram Air III i mange oppgitte kilder. Factory ratings from the era require care when compared with modern SAE net figures.
The commonly quoted production figure is 108, covering 1969 GTO convertibles ordered with the authentic Judge package. Original documentation is particularly important when identifying rare variants. The photograph shows the model discussed in this article.
Why so few?
The production figure applies to: 1969 GTO convertibles ordered with the authentic Judge package.