1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III

The Pontiac GTO emerged in the 1960s as a daring venture to infuse high performance into a midsize car. With its introduction in 1964, the GTO quickly gained popularity and became a symbol of American muscle. The name "GTO" itself is derived from Ferrari's Gran Turismo Omologato, signaling Pontiac's aspirations for high-performance pedigree.“Look out baby, ‘cause here come da judge!” joked a gavel wielding Sammy Davis Jr. during the popular tv ensemble comedy show of the late 1960s, Laugh-in. Pontiac Motor Divisions General Manager John Delorean responded by saying, “Let’s give them the judge”, and thus Pontiac created an appearance/performance option package intended to bolster the sales image of the GTO. The Judge option package featured the Ram Air 400 as the standard engine, an aluminum Hurst T Handle topping the 4 speed shift lever, the Ride and Handling Package, a set of multi-color pop art striped and logos, and a full width rear deck lid air foil. The initial 2000 The Judges we