Monday, March 13, 2023

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge by Franklin Mint

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 





1969 Pontiac GTO Judge



















1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III, A true American Icon is one of the best-looking real muscle car of all time. The name was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car. The most significant event of 1969 for the GTO was the launch of a new model called "The Judge". The package was US$332 more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the Ram Air III engine  455 was rated at 360 hp (270 kW) Rally II wheels without trim rings, Hurst shifter (with a unique T-shaped handle), wider tires, cable controlled Ram Air Hood Inlet, blacked out grill, various decals, and a rear spoiler wearing its own "The Judge" decal on top.  Correct color combination - Carousel Red with Black interior and original style Judge stripes. Fully detailed chassis including dual exhaust.

This is the rarest model Franklin Mint.the last of the models in 1:43 scale . The extraordinary amount of detail, very expensive production and a small number of units ordered  is the reason why the model is so rare and hard to find. But it is the top of the collection.



 Manufacturer: Franklin   Mint
 Scale: 1/43
 Production Year: 1999
 Part Number B11YB21
 Color: Carousel   Red
 Material: Die Cast
 Rating: 10/10