1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible in Red 400 Ram Air 4 Speed & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 6-9-22.
We're looking at a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible in Red Paint. This car has the factory 400 CI V8 “Ram Air” engine, and Hurst 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Tom Wolters. Tom’s had the car since 1980. Tom shares his Friends had Chevys and he’s has some Chevy’s too, he always liked the design of the 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible and has owned three of them. This is the one he kept and we’re sharing that today.
ENJOY!
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The '70 GTO has to be one of best looking muscle cars of all.
High praise :-)
The Pontiac GTO "The Judge" package was in a class all by itself! That's a real beauty! The engine sounds real healthy, and with it being a manual 4 speed, that makes it even better! I'll bet you loved driving it! A real head turner indeed!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty!" :-) It was FUN driving this car, Lou
god damn right! cant get class like that anymore
Great nose cone, fender, hood fitment. This GTO is reeaaaaaal nice. Hard to find them like this and a real judge to boot. Hats off to the owner
Hi Dan, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I have always loved the Judge, I can only imagine how many smiles it gives Tom from driving it and I bet he gets just as many thumbs up from anyone who see it..
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read "I have always loved the Judge" :-) Me too. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I have to wipe my drool watching this car!
Nice !
Me when i look st s 50’s car
I love that growl and everything else about Mr. Wolters' Judge, too! It truly looks & sounds amazing & definitely looks fun to cruise in. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're right, fun to cruise in. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
This feature had everything but Paul Revere & The Raiders playing in the background! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, NICE! You're welcome, Lou
Lou, one listen of that idle exhaust - yep THAT'S 👈🏼 a Pontiac! Such a fine survivor. Thx 4 sharing!
Audie, Happy to read you recognize the sounds from this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Impresionante Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible de 1970! La combinación de rojo con interior en marrón es simplemente exquisita, y me hizo recordar a la que tenía el 308 GTS de la serie Magnum. Muy agradable estuvo el recorrido final, junto con tus impresiones al conducirlo... Saludos cordiales!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read this brings to mind Magnum P.I.'s car too My pleasure sharing with you. Lou
"Here comes the JUDGE !" -- I'm feeling old. But the car looks great! Thanks guy for a great feauture on a fantastic factory muscle car - one of the best ever! 👍
Hi bruce H., Happy to read "one of the best ever!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Flip Wilson!!
BEST REGARD. From Venezuela, SUPER COOL GTO JUDGE CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou , Super Thank you for showing us this COOLEST CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou . Thanks for taking us along for the ride. As Always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "SUPER COOL" car :-) My pleasure sharing this ride with you, Lou
Arguably the best-looking model year for the GTO, nice job Lou
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this GTO best. Lou
@lou - what a great car - and I like that he GETS ON IT!!! Well done sir!
@peter - Happy to read you like when he "GETS ON IT!!!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Only way to drive it!
Very cool Judge! And owning it since 1980 is pretty impressive.
Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou!
Hi Jeff, "Very cool Judge!" Agreed. Clearly a Fan of the Judge, and to be the "One he kept" says volumes about the car. My pleasure bringing this car to you. Appreciate your support and kind words. You're welcome, Lou
A hot rod car 🚗 back then Pontiac GTO .. convertible was extra sporty and enjoyable cruising this hot rod around town ... sporty style inside and outside fit that Era 70's -- these cars are classics and a beauty restored -- wow, love to see these 70's cars in mint condition in video -- thanks Lou ---
Hi Noel, I think you're on the right RUclips Channel :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Car looks great sounds great I'm glad to see the car is owned by someone who takes great care of it he has it since 1980 looks fresh off the showroom floor
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Shout out to Tom and his green silicon Radiator and Heater hoses, smart move. You have a wonderful GTO!
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful GTO!" :-) Lou
Very nice Lou, I suppose it would be petty of me to say I kind of prefer the Coupe, but I don't think I'd be turning this one away lol
Hi lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing, Coupe GTO's are cool too :-) Lou
Pontiac GTO = AWESOMENESS
one of the most beautiful cars to come out of Detroit
"Pontiac GTO = AWESOMENESS " Agreed.
Another nice story Lou! Always enjoy the Pontiac stories, and this was a Good one!
Hi PLMCRZY67, Happy to read you enjoy the Pontiac stories :-) Lou
This Judge runs absolutely perfect Lou!
Hi Todd, Just the way we like it :-) Lou
Beautiful GTO ! I still miss my '69 Judge..... Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a 69 Judge too. You're welcome, Lou
The Judge is here!! - Awesome car, Beautiful !
Nice !
As a naive youngster I owned a 70 Judge hardtop that I bought in Barrington for a thousand in primer and needed a timing chain.When I put the timing chain in I found out the Ram Air III had major work done and was pushing around 400 hp through the splitters.
One day a friend said as I started it someone was innocently walking behind the car unbeknownst to me and the sound it made caused the person to jump 6 inches high directly in his tracks.
My fondness is for a '70 455 H.O. or a Holy Grail O.R.E (Off Road Exhaust) where the Ram Air knob was located.
I almost bought a ORE but haggled over a 1200 dollar asking price.
Little did I know....
.
Hi Maris, Cool you had one :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
here comes the judge. my favourite gto convertible wow.
Happy to read this one is a favourite GTO convertible :-)
Absolutely beautiful. God bless these people preserving these true pieces of art.
Hi Benicio Fols, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
It’s red, it’s before tons of smog equipment, before the crash bumpers. What a nice one!
A friend of mine when in college had a red GTO convertible with the 400 and a 4 speed MT. Looked just like this except for the Judge stuff and color of the top. Was so great. My friend was so happy to have it.
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories of your college Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I always thought that Pontiac had the best designs. The whole family of Pontiacs were all so good looking. Even better to ride in. My favorite GTO, probably 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972!
Hi Wiiam, Happy to read the years you enjoy with the GTO :-) Lou
Here come the judge, what a great car.❤❤❤❤
Nice :-)
Super rare car! Grateful that it's in the hands of a , "Goat Shepherd", not the butcher. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Interesting to see Lou driving !
Hi Jeff, Occasionally a Caretaker will ask if I'd like to drive it, and when offered, it's fun to get behind the wheel too :-) Lou
Wow, what an awesome example of the "Judge" great color combo..Lou..as always another solid classic example of MUSCLE..thnx LOU!
Hi David, Happy to read "Wow, what an awesome example of the "Judge" great color combo" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beatiful car, elegant pinstriping. Did he get it done by Mike the Striper in Brooklyn? Fuggedaboudit!
Hi Rudolph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks (and pinstriping) of this car :-) Lou
Geesh Lou, what else do you need… it’s a Judge. Enough said.
Hi Terri, The Judge is good enough for me :-) Lou
Wow,,,,Here Comes The Judge, Laugh In, yes there at 10 or 12.
Never knew they made a drop top.
I can dig it !
Hi Glen, Happy to read "I can dig it !" :-) Lou
I remember Laugh In, here come da Judge. Super cool and supee rare car. Love it !
Hi Bungey Cord, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Glad you "Love it !", Lou
Between the colour and the chirping carinal, quite a review; thanks to the both of you.
Hi Steve, Happy to read you thought this is "quite a review" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Watch out ! Here come the Judge !
:-)
Such a classic GTO
Happy to read you enjoy this classic :-)
Just AWESOME! I remember the car well! (I think I just aged myself!) Love the color, love it's a 4 speed, and love the price! Glad you got to drive it!
Hi Bob, High praise :-) A fun time getting to drive this one, and glad I could share it with you, Lou
Very nice Judge. Lou always says right number of pedals, this one is the color! I love the red. Ram Air 3 motor, 400/366 hp. The interesting thing is the 455 was rated 360 hp and the Ram Air 4 rated 370 hp. The Ram Air 4 was actually about 420 hp. Convertibles quite rare. That baby sells at auction for $100,000+ today. No way I would ever part with it were it mine. A real gem, especially a 4 speed. Wonder if it is a 3.90 or 4.33 ring and pinion (standard on the Judge package but you could order anything.) This ought to go about 12.5 in the 1/4 mile with good tires. thanks Lou, I love it.
Hi Greg, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Lou
Today's muscle cars sure could use cool stuff like that ram air knob and Hurst shift
Those are good ideas :-)
43 year old paint - NICE!
Looks good.
Hi Lou! It looked like you were having a good time driving 'The Judge'. Your video reminded me of what it was like to drive with drum brakes 😮 Thanks for another enjoyable car and video!
Hi Mike YQR, Yes, a good time driving this one :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and glad to read the video is enjoyable, Lou
Loves these cars and so many cars of this era they just had a soul and so classy. Unlike the dull cars of today . The only thing the new cars have is the safety factor
But you actually drove those cars especially with the 4speed wow awesome video
Hi Rick, Happy to read "Loves these cars and so many cars of this era they just had a soul and so classy." :-) Occasionally the Caretakers will ask if I'd like to drive the car. Fun when that happens, Lou
Order in the court cause Here come da judge...Here come da judge... 😂 Nice Pontiac... Thanks Lou 👍🇺🇸
Nice Larry :-) You're welcome.
A great video Lou. I have always loved the GTO since I was a teen. It’s in awesome condition as survivor.
Hi Advisorit, Happy to read "I have always loved the GTO since I was a teen." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Stunning car looks perfect as a convertible and it sounds great .
High praise :-)
Beautiful engine note
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car too :-)
excellent! Great find Lou
Hi Keith, Happy to read "excellent!" :-) Lou
Outstanding Lou! The first time I saw this I was in 5th grade, N.H. in the school parking lot, teacher's ride. I was intrigued 🤔but didn't care much for the color and stripes(still don't). I hope the owner doesn't have to get acquainted with the judge in the robe.(My car story?)Edited for content. I love the 'Omolagatos' now!!! Tip: Mothers Headlight Restoring Kit is a great and inexpensive way to clean up those plastic lenses.
High praise Mr. Fruity Pebbles. Happy to read this one brings back memories :-)
Beautiful car! Beautiful exhaust note! 😍😍😍😍😍 Easy five emojis. Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
OMG, Lou! What a car! Once again you deliver an amazing car for us! Thank you for sharing and this channel ROCKS!
Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise on the car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the Channel. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Lou you lucky dog what a sweet GTO!
Hi Brian, Felt pretty good this day :-) Lou
almost too elegant for an american car....bellissima ❤️
High praise :-)
@@loucostabile mìlle grazie 😂
Another Beuty! Thanks Tom sharing
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Beautiful Judge ........... 👍👍🙂
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@@loucostabile 🙂
Lou.. you even get to drive these cars sometime. Awesome!
David, Yes, sometimes the Caretaker ask me if I'd like to drive them. Fun when that happens :-) Lou
70 goat my favorite car of all time. My friend has red 70 drop top, he wants me to give him 35 grand and my 1986 Monte Carlo SS. Tempting
Hi Charlie B, Happy to read this is your all time favorite car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Almost bought one in 1979. Passed it by because the paint and graphics were too gaudy in my opinion. Later got a 1970 cherry red GTO with Ram Air 400. Great car.
Happy to read you almost bought one :-)
Awesome! I’ll take one in BLACK, LOU! 😎👍🏾🔥😆🤟🏾
NICE !
That is one geat video of an awesome gorgeous car! I just love My Car Story!!
Hi JON, High praise for this "awesome gorgeous" car. Happy to read "I just love My Car Story!!" :-) Lou
Giddy up GTO love this car 👍
:-)
Nice “Goat” Lou, inherent body cracks validate this car as the weld “pop” marks on the hood of the 914.
Hi Carl, Happy to read the details you enjoy, Lou
I've been waiting for this one Lou
Hi Bruce, The wait is over :-) Lou
Amazing car
Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-)
That's a beauty.
Agreed.
She's a keeper 😀👍
Agreed.
I had the '70 commercial for the Judge on a Nick at Night/TV Land simulcast, where some college boys call out the neato stuff, like the fat polyglass tires that came standard, tach and soforth. nothing about disc brakes, as you say. Nixon was on the Laugh-In: "sock it to ME?" the fibreglass tail versus the hard top one, and the stress cracks, interesting details. never saw any.
Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
NICE LOOKING GTO 👌
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
The nose is remincent of the 70 firebird Nice GTO.
Hi Tim C, Thank you for sharing, Lou
I love your channel Lou
Thank you Kevin. I appreciate that.
Very nice!
Hi Bobby A, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
Thanks for the cool vid.... and cruise in your Vert
Hi Pete, Happy to read you appreciate the video and cruise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Very nice. I'm surprised disc brakes weren't standard equipment
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Disc brakes is a good idea, Lou
...drum brakes, not as big an issue with a standard transmission, gear down Baby...nice car Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" Mike :-)
Love those Pontiac s
Happy to read "Love those Pontiac s" :-)
Here come day judge.
Nice :-)
HERE COME DA JUDGE! (Laugh In)
:-)
I fall sleep when he puts top down.
Nigh Nigh......
Nice car my fav is the 69 model
Hi David, This is a GOOD ONE, and I like the 69 too. Stay tuned :-) Lou
Great video. I had a 72 GTO(LeMans with the option) coupe with a 400. I ordered it with an automatic. If you have a chance, would you do a video on a 61 Impala SS with 409. These were rare since they only built them the very last of the model year. Thanks
Hi CHARLES, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou P.S. Here is a 1972 GTO video I think you'll enjoy. ruclips.net/video/1IPQVPevbxU/видео.html
Ran Air IV is the top GTO engine option.
Hi William, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
Nice car but what's with the green colour rad and heater hoses ???
Hi Classified, Happy to read you appreciate this "Nice car" :-) Hmmm, not sure about the hoses. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
🔥🐐🔥
:-)
$11,424 Oh my lord. That was (is) one expensive car. I'm going to pick my jaw up off the floor now. According to the Google inflation calculator that equals $85479.79 in 2022. What a bargain! These things are going for crazy money at auctions.
Hi tiki trash, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Will do! I've been watching a lot of your videos, you always seem to find the beauties.
The price was $3575.
@@stephenholland5930 You are right at the bottom of the build sheet it says $3575, about $27,300 in 2022. Ok, this is embarrassing. I went back and watched the video. I see where I got that number. It's on the left side in the dealer's address. I couldn't believe it either when I posted this. Weird. I may have been drinking, lol. I had a hard time wrapping my head around a 1970 Pontiac going for $11,000, so I looked up the inflation rate. Wow, do I feel stupid.
👍💯😍💯👍
:-)
Is that a Ram Air lll or lV.
III
👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰❤️🌹💐🌞
:-)
Nice Car, lousy camera handling.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the "Nice Car" :-) Regarding the camera handling......from the man with no videos to share & 1 Subscriber (say hi to your Mom for me)....no comment, Lou
@@loucostabile I don't know what the F you are talking about; all I do is view videos and I don't have to be a cinematographer to know you don't know how to steady a camera!