GTO

Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ragtop

The Pontiac GTO enjoyed its second-best sales year in 1967, even though it was down 15% over the record 1966 model run. With subtle styling updates in ‘67, the biggest “news” may have been the retirement of the 389… more»

Original Paint/Interior: 1965 Pontiac GTO

When Pontiac launched the GTO in 1964, executives expected to sell about 5,000 units per year. Instead, buyers purchased 32,000 units that year and 75,000 the following. Before you knew it, the competition was peddling their own versions of… more»

GTO Tribute: 1976 Pontiac Ventura 350 V8

Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»

Rebuilt 400 + a 5-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO

It is sometimes difficult to judge whether a classic has hit a sweet spot with potential buyers, but this 1967 Pontiac GTO leaves no room for such doubts. It has generated considerable interest since hitting the market, which is… more»

Amazing History: 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV

Fact can be stranger than fiction, and this 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV is proof of that concept. It is a rare vehicle, but its backstory demonstrates how the stars will sometimes align to produce positive results beyond… more»

400 V8 Daily Driver: 1972 Pontiac GTO

For most of its 11-year history, the Pontiac GTO was built on General Motors’ mid-size A-body platform. 1974 was the exception when it shifted to the compact X-body (Ventura). One of the rarest A-body model years was the 1972… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Pontiac GTO

By 1970, the bloom was off the muscle car flower. The “leader of the pack,” the Pontiac GTO, saw its sales drop by 45% from the year before (and would keep falling until the end in 1974). Saturated demand… more»

Rare Economy V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO

The 1969 Pontiac GTO was still the leader of mid-size muscle cars, but its position had been eroded by a swarm of competitors. Though overall sales topped 72,000 units in 1969, just 1,461 were built with the optional “economy… more»

Triple Black Beauty! 1971 Pontiac GTO

From its launch in 1964, the Pontiac GTO was the muscle car leader of the pack. But the bloom was off the rose by the end of the decade, thanks to market saturation and rising insurance premiums. The seller’s… more»

Worth Restoring? 1967 Pontiac GTO Project

When shopping for a classic to restore, condition is always a key factor to consider, and one of the most important things to ponder before making a purchase commitment.  It’s not uncommon for some sellers to post autos that… more»

4 Speed Custom: 1974 Pontiac GTO

The last Pontiac powered GTO was built in 1974. It was built on the Ventura/Nova body and was powered by a Pontiac 350 cubic inch engine. This example is a 4 speed in very nice condition. It was purchased… more»

Triple-Black Treat: No Reserve 1971 Pontiac GTO

If you compiled a list of iconic American classics, Pontiac’s GTO, in some form, would make the grade. The GTO defined the muscle car sector, and they remain as popular now as at any time in automotive history. This… more»

Cleaned Up Well: 1968 Pontiac GTO Barn Find

If this 1968 Pontiac GTO doesn’t look like a Barn Find, I don’t know what does. Parked in 1987 by the original owner, his niece’s husband has been tasked with bringing it back to life.  There’s a lot of… more»

RAM Air Judge Clone: 1969 Pontiac GTO

To increase sales, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” performance/trim package on the GTO in 1969. Demand had begun to decline due to a flood of competition. The name was derived from Sammy Davis, Jr.’s comedy bit on Rowan & Martin’s… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac GTO

It would be easy to take one look at this 1970 Pontiac GTO and dismiss it immediately. That could be a mistake, because it offers a surprising amount to potential buyers. It will require work if it is to… more»

Legendary Muscle: 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV 4-Speed

This 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV is one of the rarest muscle cars of its era, being 1 of just 310 built with a 4-speed manual. Even more remarkable, it retains its original, matching-numbers engine and transmission—something almost… more»

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