GTO

Worth Saving? 1967 Pontiac GTO

When a car gets to a level of decay where it’s coming apart underneath in the driveway, that’s quite a deterrent for someone with my limited skills to consider taking that vehicle on as a project, even if it’s… more»

57k Original Miles: 1969 Pontiac GTO

There are words that can set the teeth of enthusiasts on edge due to their overuse. “Legendary” is one of them because it is often associated with vehicles that aren’t worthy of that accolade. No such questions are hanging… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Many consider the Pontiac GTO as the “godfather” of the mid-size muscle car market. From its introduction as an option on the Tempest/LeMans, practically every U.S. automaker jumped on board with their own factory hot rods. This example from… more»

GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

The seller of this 1966 LeMans goes on and on about the possibilities of his convertible being reincarnated as a GTO clone, and he’s even got some goat parts included in the sale, but with nearly six decades of… more»

Documented 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Pontiac’s GTO started a mid-size muscle car craze in 1964, and almost every competitor quickly reacted with their own performance machine. But, by 1969, GTO sales were already in decline and Pontiac decided to inject some interest in the… more»

Highly Original! 1969 Pontiac GTO

Muscle car fever had become epidemic by 1969, and Pontiac’s second-generation GTO brought sporty handling and performance in a mid-sized package perfect for hip young families. This 1969 Pontiac GTO in Shirley, New York wears its 75,000 miles and… more»

Rare WW-5 455 HO! 1972 Pontiac GTO

By 1972, the muscle car era was undergoing a wake, and the funeral was not far behind. Increasing insurance premiums, tightening emissions controls, and (soon) rising gas prices, would make the mid-size performance cars of the 1960s a thing… more»

Mostly Original 1970 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac’s muscle car was still going strong in 1970, with a couple of notable changes including a minor facelift and also some improvements in the handling department, such as the addition of a rear anti-sway bar which resulted in… more»

One Owner Carport Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964 as an option on the mid-size LeMans/Tempest. GM bean counters thought there would be a market for 5,000 copies a year – a drop in the bucket compared to the 32,400 that were… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year was significant for the GTO, as it marked when Pontiac granted it standalone model status. The badge had started life as an options package on LeMans models, with some purists believing it was at this… more»

400/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Describing any classic as a survivor is a risky strategy. Purists will argue that any changes, no matter how insignificant, will cast doubts on such claims. That brings us to this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible. It presents well and… more»

Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Pontiac worked to establish itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire in the 1960s, and no car was more effective at cementing that reputation than the GTO. Often considered the father of the muscle car, the… more»

Rusty Roller: 1971 Pontiac GTO

The GTO was launched by Pontiac in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car. It would set the market on its ear and spawn loads of competition. Its quick rise in popularity led the car to become a series of… more»

No Reserve 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Thanks to John DeLorean (and others at Pontiac), the GTO was brought to market in 1964. It was a mid-size muscle car based on the Tempest/LeMans. Sales records were quickly broken, and the car would account for nearly 97,000… more»

Tri-Power! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO

There were at least three automotive phenoms in the 1960s: the Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Pontiac GTO. The GTO came first in 1964 and blew sales expectations out of the water. It was a performance… more»

Here Comes The Judge! 1970 Pontiac GTO Project

By the time 1969 rolled around, the mid-size muscle car market was littered with competitors. That meant the “godfather” of the movement, the Pontiac GTO, was seeing a decline in demand. To boost interest, they created The Judge edition… more»