While the Pontiac GTO was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s, its fortunes dwindled in the 1970s with rising insurance costs and increasing restrictions on emissions output. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1973,… more»
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Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Owner: 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 4-Speed
The Pontiac GTO was not a rare car in the 1960s. Beginning as a performance option on the mid-size Tempest/LeMans in 1964, sales exploded compared to original estimates. After selling 32,000 examples in 1964, production jumped to 75,000 units… more»
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sleeper Project? 1965 Pontiac GTO
The GTO was introduced as a performance extension of the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans in 1964. Internal bean counters thought they would only sell 5,000 copies the first year, and yet the final tally blew past 32,000 automobiles. It was still… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Still In The Barn: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac is often credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, by the early 1970s, the tides were changing. Rising insurance premiums paired with pending detuning for fewer emissions put a crimp on demand. Pontiac… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Ah, the “daddy.” Many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the father of the muscle car, and who am I to argue? There’s no doubt that even in its most conservative form, the 1965 GTO offered stunning performance…. more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Same Family 55 Years: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO was in its fourth year in 1967, the second as a series of its own. Its popularity was still high, though down from 96,000 to 81,000 units in 1967 vs. 1966. The seller’s convertible had the second… more»
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
455/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the Pontiac GTO the father of the muscle car scene, and the badge commands as much respect among enthusiasts today as it did when the GTO was at the height of its power. This 1968 GTO is… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
400 V8: 1972 Pontiac GTO
The GTO (aka “Gas, Tires & Oil”) is considered the pioneer of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. A lot of worthy adversaries would come and go, yet the GTO sold more than a half million copies in… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 400: 1971 Pontiac GTO
As we head into an automotive future where it seems that zero-emission vehicles will dominate the new car market, enthusiasts with gasoline coursing through their veins will be drawn to high-performance offerings from past generations. When it comes to… more»
Aug 17, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
30,439 Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Talk about a nice, low-mileage ’65 GTO with an interesting build sheet. Of the 42 previous 1965 GTO’s featured here on Barn Finds over the past decade, this is the first one ordered as a convertible with an automatic… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Tri-Power Tiger: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Gran Turismo Omologato is an Italian phrase that basically means a factory-built race car. The “GTO” nameplate wasn’t unique to Pontiac, but it may be the most recognized usage. The Pontiac GTO was introduced in 1964 and is considered… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1969 Pontiac GTO With 23,740 Original Miles!
The Pontiac GTO is widely considered the father of the American muscle car. As such, the badge commands respect, and they remain highly sought in the classic world. Even the roughest examples can command impressive prices, but our feature… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
455HO Four-Speed! 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
This 1970 Pontiac GTO in Granite Falls, Washington presents a muscular face, mimicking the beak of a powerful bird of prey. Its amazing Endura Bumper protected the sporty nose without the visual interruption of a traditional metal unit. The… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO
For most muscle enthusiasts, our feature car represents the Holy Grail. Many consider the 1964 Pontiac GTO as the father of the muscle car scene, and the original owner ordered this one with the best of everything. Not only… more»
Jun 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
GT-Woah! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO Time Capsule
I love cars like this; I refer to them as ‘honest.’ There’s no trying to put lipstick on a pig with a bad paint job that looks good at 10 feet. There’s no long, useless description that conveys generic,… more»
Jun 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Burgundy Beauty: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I was ten when the restyled GTO hit the streets in 1965 with its stacked headlights (leaning slightly forward), split grille, fake hood scoop, wraparound taillights, and dual exhausts. It’s my favorite year of GTO styling, but the restyled,… more»
