Pontiac GTO Judge
Muscle cars started as affordable performance machines with lots of power and reasonable prices. However, due to high demand, some models began getting more and more expensive. Soon, there was a need for a budget-friendly muscle car aimed at youthful buyers who wanted a fast car but couldn’t pay much. The Plymouth Roadrunner was a perfect example of such a model. It was cheap, fun, and quick. Pontiac wanted a similar car, so in 1969, they presented the GTO Judge (via AAM).
The Judge became a legend in its own right, first because it took the name from the popular TV show and second because it was a brightly-colored muscle car with a big spoiler and funky “The Judge” graphics all over it. The GTO Judge wasn’t slow either, with 366 hp and a four-speed transmission. Available from 1969 to 1971, the Judge always represented a top-of-the-line model, making it desirable today. The Judge graphics package was available only on this model and the logo could be found on the dash, front fenders, and trunk.