GTO

Future GTO Clone? 1966 Pontiac LeMans

In its early days, the GTO started out as an option package for the Pontiac LeMans but became its own stand-alone model in 1966.  But the goat still wore the same body for the most part as the LeMans,… more»

Drive Or Improve? 1969 Pontiac GTO

When it comes to the mechanical aspects of this 1969 Pontiac GTO here on eBay, everything seems to be in sound condition, but the exterior is right at that point which leaves me scratching my head wondering what to… more»

Fresh Paint: 1966 Pontiac GTO

We commonly see classics at Barn Finds where an owner has forsaken an automatic transmission for a manual to unlock additional performance. It is rarer for one to appear where someone has adopted the opposite approach. That is the… more»

62k Mile Survivor: 1971 Pontiac GTO

Finding a 2 owner GTO is getting to be rare. PRA4SNW found this example located in Lake Worth, Florida. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $29,000. It appears to be in original condition and has traveled… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

In the process of transforming the compact Tempest into a mid-size car in 1964, Pontiac also debuted the GTO (incorrectly thought of by many as meaning “Gas, Tires, and Oil”). It was a muscle car they expected to sell… more»

1965 Front End: 1964 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top

UPDATE 6/18/23 — When we saw this car last month, it was entrusted with craigslist to sell at $10,000. Perhaps that didn’t work out, so now it’s here on eBay where just one bid of $5,000 has been cast… more»

Rare Column Auto: 1967 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year was always going to be tough to follow as Pontiac’s GTO set a sales record. Although the total dropped significantly for 1967, it wasn’t a disaster for the final year of First Generation production. Our… more»

1 of 1,036: Last Year 1974 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO would enjoy an 11-year run and was the sales leader in the mid-size muscle car market at times. But things had changed by the early 1970s and the demand for fire-breathing automobiles was off. After a… more»

Driver-Quality Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO achieved legendary status as enthusiasts recognized it as the first genuine muscle car. Tidy examples are highly sought because the early GTO offers a perfect blend of looks and performance. This 1966 model recently emerged after… more»

Parked for Three Decades: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Some restoration projects are straightforward, while others require a deep commitment from an owner. This 1970 Pontiac GTO fits into the second category because no aspect of this classic has been immune from deterioration since it started hibernating more… more»

Final Outing: 1974 Pontiac GTO

With sales of its mid-size muscle car – the GTO – on the skids through 1973, Pontiac shifted the auto’s focus to competing with compacts like the Plymouth Duster 360. It was now an option on the Ventura, which… more»

1-of-50? 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Words like “legend” and “iconic” are bandied around the classic scene with such monotonous regularity that some enthusiasts cannot help but become irritated by their use. That is understandable, but it is sometimes unavoidable. They are ideal for describing… more»

“The Judge” Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Once the leader of the pack in the 1960s muscle car movement, demand for the Pontiac GTO started to decline in the late 1960s. The competition was fierce, and Pontiac began to look for ways to entice more buyers… more»

Eye For Detail: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” With 53,142 Original Miles

It is common for classic cars to lose some of their original parts as time passes. However, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” deserves special mention due to the owner’s eye for detail. It would be easy to mistake… more»

One-Year-Only Ventura Package: 1974 Pontiac GTO

The 1974 Pontiac GTO was the last one before the car took a lengthy hiatus, with the name not revived again until it made a brief comeback nearly 30 years later, but the fifth-generation Goat didn’t stick around for… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO

This first-year GTO got restored some number of years ago and then left outside to the elements. So, some attention will be needed now with the body as well as the drivetrain. It has the desirable Tri-Power 389 cubic… more»

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