1969 Pontiac GTO Judge vs. 2006 GTO, which Goat gets your vote?

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Pontiac



The Pontiac GTO was perhaps the most iconic muscle car of the '60s and early '70s. With its beefy V8 and color palette screaming for attention, it summarized in a single vehicle everything that made the era so appealing to many young people. Pontiac tried to collect just a few drops of that aura again in the 2000s with a revived GTO, but with decidedly mixed results. The performance was still there with its big V8, but the looks never quite lived up to the powertrain. Now, Generation Gap wants to know which of these Goats is the one to own.

Things are skewed immediately because the 2006 GTO here is a real ringer. It comes from famous tuner Ken Lingenfelter's collection, and it's a one-off example partially fettled by GM Performance boasting a twin-turbocharged LS2 V8 with a claimed 750 horsepower and a wide-body kit. This Goat definitely isn't what you're going to find just browsing for one to buy in the newspaper. Still, dip the throttle just a little, and this GTO pulls like a freight train. It's enough to turn the two hosts into giggling schoolboys behind the wheel.

The '69 GTO Judge here is also out of Lingenfelter's collection, but this one is all stock with a 400-cubic-inch (6.6-liter) V8 and a Ram Air hood for a claimed 366 hp. It might not have the unbelievable power of the turbo '06, but it makes up for it with style to spare.

Which would you rather have sitting in your garage? Check out the video for the hosts' driving impressions to get the full story.Continue reading 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge vs. 2006 GTO, which Goat gets your vote?

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[avell007]

I would take the 69 any day

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

I love the 70 Judge the best ( Like the "Two Lane Blacktop" one in Orbit Orange) but of the 2... the 69 gets my vote.

My first ride in a Pontiac muscle car in late 1976 was in a dark green 68 GTO with a 4 speed .

I do like the color of 2006 , though.

Doug in P.R.

 

[avell007]

I love the 70 Judge the best ( Like the "Two Lane Blacktop" one in Orbit Orange) but of the 2... the 69 gets my vote.

My first ride in a Pontiac muscle car in late 1976 was in a dark green 68 GTO with a 4 speed .

I do like the color of 2006 , though.

Doug in P.R.

Just bought that DVD .. what a nice poncho that was

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[92 Sunbird LE]

Acting wasnt that good..... but the cars were...........X'S 2

Doug in P.R.

 

[avell007]

Acting wasnt that good..... but the cars were...........X'S 2

Doug in P.R.

LOL James Taylor not an actor

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

LOL James Taylor not an actor

Neither was his mechanic................. aka a " Beach Boy "

The girl was no better either..........................

Ever watch the movie " The Driver " ?

Only good actor was Bruce Dern... the rest were like the 2LB trio above.

A Pontiac was in that movie's final chase scene.................


Doug in P.R.

 

[avell007]

That's right Denis Wilson also .. if it wasn't for the cars I wouldn't have watched it.(or bought it)
No did not see that movie .. I will look it up ..my favorite is still Hollywood knights

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[92 Sunbird LE]

Bullitt , Vanishing Point, ( 1st one) Gone in 60 Seconds, ( 1st one) Ronin, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry or The 7ups ( all Pontiacs) for me.

Never seen Hollywood Knights... might watch it on a rainy day ( if we ever get one around here) .

Doug in P.R.

 

[bahama_mamasita@yahoo.com]

69 Judge for sure

 

[Texas Pontiacs]

My Vote

I dont want to start a mess so I'll just cast my vote for the
69 Judge
A true authentic GTO
Easy one for me