GTO

Too Far Gone? 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III

One of the challenges with project builds is knowing when the time is right to plow on relentlessly, and when to wave the white flag. That will undoubtedly sit in the back of the minds of many of our… more»

Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO

We see our share of First Generation Pontiac GTOs at Barn Finds, with some showing more potential as project candidates than others. Returning this 1967 model to its former glory could be rewarding, and the fact that its engine… more»

Low-Mileage Muscle: 2005 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO took a very long hiatus after fourth-generation production ceased at the end of the 1974 model, with buyers having to wait three decades before another car bearing this iconic name would reappear.  The fifth and final… more»

Same Owner 15 Years: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968, including the Pontiac GTO. That helped give the car a shot in the sales arm, and that model year would deliver the vehicle’s second-highest production figures. This ’68 GTO looks like… more»

Real Deal Royal Bobcat: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac surprised itself in 1964 by selling 32,450 GTOs in its first outing (when the expectation was 5,000). Some of the rarest are the Royal Bobcats built by Royal Pontiac, a dealer in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was a… more»

GTOAA National Award Winner: 1971 Pontiac GTO

What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

While many enthusiasts dream of the day they can park a desirable classic project in their workshop, some find the prospect of rust repairs as part of their build daunting. However, this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible rides to the… more»

GTO Tribute: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Sleeper!

Pontiac promoted the compact Tempest to mid-size status in 1964, joining other GM products in that “new market”. Another new sector was beginning to form, too, the muscle car segment, when Pontiac introduced the GTO in ’64, a performance… more»

455 V8 Tri-Power: 1974 Pontiac GTO

After 10 years on the market, demand for the Pontiac GTO has been declining in recent outings. It wasn’t just the GTO that was on life support as the whole market segment had been shrinking the past couple of… more»

Complete Resto Candidate: 1965 Pontiac GTO

If I were to state my favorite Pontiac GTO, it would probably be the sophomore edition such as this 1965 hardtop which comes to us courtesy of  Mike F. It’s hard for me to put my finger on the… more»

Thinning the Herd: 1965 Pontiac GTO

After a surprisingly popular launch in 1964, the GTO returned in 1965 with stacked headlights like the full-size cars offered by Pontiac. Muscle car mania was now “fully on” and GTO sales more than doubled from 32,000 to 75,000… more»

Older Restoration: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

The GTO began as an extension of Pontiac’s mid-size Tempest/LeMans line-up. But demand far exceeded corporate expectations, so it was promoted to series status in 1966. With minor styling changes in 1967, the car continued to deliver results for… more»

Mayfair Maize: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Power, style, and top-down motoring make an attractive combination, and this GTO has it all. Faded non-original red paint and cosmetic imperfections won’t sideline bidders on this claimed lifetime Georgia classic. Hidden headlights and the Endura front helped the… more»

Droptop Muscle Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO

With the Pontiac GTO having attained such an iconic status in the Golden Age of U.S. muscle car history, it seems unlikely to ponder that a mid-sixties example might be too far gone to consider taking on as a… more»

4-Speed Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO was a surprising hit in 1964 – and its popularity did nothing but grow over the next couple of years. It spawned many competitors both inside General Motors and the rest of Detroit. More than 75,000… more»

Parts or Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

One of the hottest cars of the 1960s (speed and sales-wise) was the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, it would lead the mid-size muscle car movement. Based on the Tempest/LeMans platform, it would find close to 100,000 buyers in… more»

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