Legendary Classic Car Fan Spotlight: Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles

We’ve come to the end of this round of our Legendary Classic Car Stories! For this final installment, we are highlighting the work of our Pontiac and Oldsmobile fans.

Keep reading to learn all about the path they took to classic car restoration glory!

A Beauty 30 Years in the Making

Name: Bob Foss

Year / Make / Model: 1970 Pontiac GTO

How long have you had your classic car?
Seven years.

Why did you choose this particular car?
This project started 30 years ago, unbeknown to me. At that time, I was restoring a 1968 VW Bug and knew of someone who had my now 1970 GTO hanging on the wall in his garage in parts. Seven years ago, I ran into him in the hardware store and asked him how the restoration of his GTO was going. His comment was, “It’s still hanging on the wall in my garage.” I asked him if he wanted to sell it. Over the next few months, I acquired the car in parts. I chose this car by mere opportunity and my love for antique cars.

Where is your favorite place to show off your classic car?
Iola Car Show in Iola, Wisconsin. This year they will be featuring the 1970 muscle cars which I plan to attend.

Anything else you want us to know about your classic car?
It is definitely a learning experience to put a car back together that has been completely disassembled, particularly when you have not disassembled it yourself, nor are you a mechanic.

Could you tell us about your Legendary experience?
I purchased the seat covers, molded bucket seat foam, rear seat padding, rubber car mats, headliner and sail panel. The quality of product from Legendary Auto Interior was excellent and Ron’s installation videos were extremely helpful.

All in the Family

Name: Doug McCloskey

Year / Make / Model: 1967 Pontiac GTO

How long have you had your classic car?
Five years.

Why did you choose this particular car?
I had one in high school and always wanted one again, this car was my cousins and he was the second owner.

Where is your favorite place to show off your classic car?
I like to just cruise in the summer, plan to show at Des Moines Goodguys this summer.

Any recent or upcoming classic car restoration projects you’d like to share?
I am now working on a 1970 mustang fastback with a 351, 5 speed and shaker hood.

Anything else you want us to know about your classic car?
My GTO was very rough when I started, but it was all original and complete. Spent 3 years on a rotisserie restoration doing the majority myself. It is restored to how it was when it was sold at the dealer.

Could you tell us about your Legendary experience?
I purchased all the interior from Legendary, all the Pontiac sites that I follow said Legendary was the best and I would agree after using it. I redid all my seats myself watching you tube videos as a guide. Took a while but they turned out excellent! I even did my own headliner!

A Second Chance

Name: John Gallicchio

Year / Make / Model: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

How long have you had your classic car?
Five years.

Why did you choose this particular car?
I purchased one new in 1970, which was stolen. It was time for another one.

Where is your favorite place to show off your classic car?
Car shows and cruises.

Any recent or upcoming classic car restoration projects you’d like to share?
The next project will be to detail this car’s engine.

Anything else you want us to know about your classic car?
My car is one of only 3547 built.

Could you tell us about your Legendary experience?
I used Legendary’s seat foam and covers. It was a very easy transaction. I received products in a few weeks and was very pleased with the experience.