By Shawn Henry 
One of the rarest and most desirable muscle cars of the 1960s is up for grabs — and readers of The Auto Wire get bonus chances to win. The latest GTO Dream Giveaway features a fully restored, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, finished in the seldom-seen Matador Red, a late-1969 model-year color that’s become a unicorn among enthusiasts.
Nicknamed “The Judge” after a popular Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In comedy bit, this top-tier GTO represents the height of Pontiac’s muscle car era, packing a Ram Air III V8, Muncie four-speed transmission, and that iconic 60-inch rear spoiler. This particular Judge was built in May 1969, just as Pontiac expanded its color palette — and comes fully documented by Pontiac Historical Services (PHS) as an authentic, factory Judge.
Valued at over $100,000, the GTO has been restored to concours-level condition with the help of Ames Performance Engineering, a respected name in Pontiac restoration. It’s considered one of the finest #1-condition examples in the country today.
To sweeten the deal, the giveaway covers $26,000 in federal prize taxes, meaning the lucky winner will drive off with one of Detroit’s most legendary street machines — fully paid.
Muscle car fans and collectors alike have long revered the Judge, but examples finished in Matador Red are especially rare, making this giveaway a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of automotive history.
Entries are open now, with a deadline fast approaching. For those who have dreamed of hammering the gears in a classic Pontiac with a wild stripe and an attitude to match — the Judge is ready to rule your garage.
Steven Symes