This sinister-looking 1969 Pontiac GTO is one of five cars built for stunt use in the 2004 Lions Gate Films comic book movie thriller The Punisher, which starred Tom Jane and John Travolta. One of just two remaining cars, it was used in the main car action scenes and in the famous “bridge burnout” scene so popular with the film’s legion of fans.
The Punisher GTO is powered by a 400/350 HP V-8 fitted with an Edelbrock carburetor and aluminum intake manifold and mated to a Hurst-shifted 3-speed manual transmission for durability, with a scattershield installed for an extra margin of safety. Tubular control arms, Fox shocks and a Richmond Gear Positraction rear end lend further durability, while front disc brakes and dash-mounted Line Lock enable smoky burnouts. Special effects figure prominently inside the all-aluminum interior, which also features retracting shuttered window armor, a custom dash, roll cage and frame reinforcements.
All authenticating documentation is included with this famous movie car, which also bears the signature of star Tom Jane on the armor panel in the driver’s rear quarter window.
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