After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967. As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»
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Testarossa Wannabe: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Turborossa
This Ferrari Testarossa replica is one of those creations that some admirers will probably fall in love with, while others would probably have preferred that the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA which was unbodied to make this happen had… more»
Gran Turismo Americano: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
The 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA was a high–performance variant of the third generation Firebird. It was introduced in 1986 as a limited production model and was available only in the coupe body style. GTA stands for Gran… more»
Alternative Muscle? 1967 Ford Fairlane 390 GTA
In spite of the spectacular popularity of Chevrolet’s ’66 and ’67 SS396 Chevelle, I was first aware of Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane GT and still have a thing for them. I’m not sure if it is the “fleet-0f-foot”… more»
390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
France’s Answer to the 911: 1987 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
If you’re a weirdo like me, then you go out of your way to seek out the most bizarre and unique cars you can find. Corvettes and Mustangs are boring; they’re everywhere. DeLoreans are cool, but they’re so mainstream…. more»
1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA With 16,700 Genuine Miles!
By the 1980s, manufacturers like Pontiac had found their mojo once again. After surviving the depths of the Malaise Era, they were able to claw back much of the lost performance that had been part-and-parcel of complying with tighter… more»
Solid Project Car: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback
How good is it to find a Mustang project car that is not riddled with rust? The answer to that is that it can’t be a bad thing. This 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback is not only complete and… more»