The Pontiac GTO History

It's the car that launched the muscle car movement.

 1965

In the early Spring of 1963, Pontiac was making their final plans for their new 1964Tempest line, which was an intermediate-sized car. 

The creation GTO, initials that came from a Ferrari coupe known as the "Gran Turismo Omologato."   

  

1965 GTO
 A Pontiac GTO convertible had a base price of $3081.00, with a shipping weight of 3,360 pounds.

  

carburetors were made by Rochester
The 1966 3BBL optional engine

1968 GTO

The Endura front bumper of the 1968 GTO was a major visual highlight of the car, along with the use of hide-a-way headlights, and they must have helped the editors in the decision to award it as the "Motor Trend Car of the Year" winner.   

 

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