Friday, September 4, 2026

AUTOS: Where’s The Judge?



1966 Pontiac GTO. (The Tomaso Collection)

 

Strange, but when I think of the Pontiac GTO, I immediately come up with Larry Shinoda’s (1969) version simply known as The Judge!

 

This 1966 Pontiac GTO 400 Restomod is part of the Martin Auto Museum’s vast collection of over 170 vehicles! With the car’s corresponding plaque mentioning being from the Alexander Orzechowski Collection, dated May 15, 2024.

 

I say Restomod since this car has been tastefully modified, most notably it’s 400cid Pontiac V-8 engine, along with “knockoff” Cragar wheels, etc.

 

While once again, Rick DeBruhl “schooled” me on the finer aspects of this vehicle, specifically what it’s Hardtop variant means. Check out the video below…

 

VIDEO: The Car that made Pontiac Famous – The 1966 GTO

 

Photo C/O No Fenders Blogmeister’ Miguel.