This 1964 Pontiac GTO (chassis 842P87805) features a suspected non-running but claimed numbers matching 389 “Tri-Power” V8 with 3x2bbl carbs and 4-speed transmission. Offered as a project, the GTO is said to have been sitting untouched for years and is further described as rusty but restorable and appears complete apart from several various missing parts. Additionally, PHS documentation and original sale paperwork is included. Find it here on eBay in Rutledge, Tennessee with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Bruce C. for this submission.

Surface corrosion seems to have affected every available panel on the car inside and out, while more serious through rust appears in lower front and rear quarters as well as front floors and rear cowl. Unfortunately, inside trunk and underside views aren’t available. Despite the rust, body and trim both look to be free of any major dents.

Looking inside, condition doesn’t get much better with torn seat upholstery, cracked wheel, rusted floors, and missing carpet and door cards. Surprisingly the dash appears unmolested and crack-free.

Although described as not running, the seller admits no attempt to start the engine which has been sitting for years, so it’s true condition is unknown. Along with the 389, the M20 4-speed, Tri-power carbs and intake, and 3.55 Saf-T-Track rear end are also matching numbers units. Air cleaners, radiator cap, and battery are among obvious missing items.

Not that it matters in this condition, but paint is possibly original as the body tag and Pontiac Historical Society paperwork translates Nocturne blue as the factory color. Assembled at the Pontiac, Michigan plant, the build date translates to the third week of December 1963.

Definitely the worst spot on the car is the left rear fender, which appears to be dented or cut toward the wheel well, in addition to the large area of through-rust.

Provided bidding stays low enough, restoration shouldn’t be too far out of reach, but this one will need quite a bit of work before returning to even driver level.