Mar 12, 2020 arguments can be made for the gto being the greatest muscle car of all time, but most agree it is, at least, the muscle car that created a pureplay muscle car war among american auto manufacturers. To keep your engine cool and improve your vehicles performance, this product is just the right solution. Sep 02, 2018 what was included in the base 1964 pontiac gto package. Sep 26, 2019 i never said my bone stock 99 ta would run 12s because i never used the word stock. Jim wangers secretlyprepped 64 gto from car and drivers cover. As in our earlier test, we found the gto to be well balanced and very predictable, with only modest amounts of push.
Get the best deals on parts for 2005 pontiac gto when you shop the largest online selection at. I never said my bone stock 99 ta would run 12s because i never used the word stock. Chris gebhardt cant take his 1967 pontiac gto anywhere without. Tenney fairchild got to ride in a special 1964 pontiac lemans gto when he was a kid. Pontiac gto with max hp 1970, directfit crossflow module by be cool. We specialize in the 1964 1979 traditional pontiac engine. The steering is a little on the slow side, but exhibits good weight and decent feel. As awful as it sounds, what we did is take racing off the. This 1967 pontiac gto is the ultimate daily driver motortrend. The vz monarobased gto was pontiacs first captive import since the 19881993 pontiac lemans. While theres a number of origin stories for how the gto earned the nickname goat, none of them appear to be from the aforementioned acronym. I would categorize this car as an outstanding high end driver. Gm brought the great australianbuilt holden monaro into the u.
Dec, 2019 for the person who is on the hunt for a potent classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed, this 1967 pontiac gto could be a great car to consider. Truecar has over 1,617,761 listings nationwide, updated daily. The timing was perfect for pontiacs 1964 tempest lemans gto. Jim wangers secretlyprepped 64 gto from car and drivers. When john delorean developed the pontiac gto and it appeared on american roads in 1964, a whole new world of muscle cars was initialized. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. Car wheels recycle old tires muscle car wheels pontiac gto. As was popular in the 1960s performance boom, there were many options based on choices availableall as extra cost options. The gto, of course, went on to become a very desirable collectors item.
It is a 1969 gto convertible that i bought from the original owner in october of 1977 when i was in high school. Relaxing piano studio ghibli complete collection duration. It was his daily driver for years until it was time to restore it but obviously that never happened. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of pontiac gtos for sale. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Pontiac gto 67 gto muscle cars for sale real racing detroit area thing 1 drag cars car humor car stuff. View photos, save listings, contact sellers directly, and more for pontiac and other new and used cars for sale. Pushed to the limits around roeblings eight high speed turns, the ls2 v8s great power is put to good use. Jamie saavedra was born on route 66 in albuquerque, nm. You can find 3796 used and new pontiac gto cars for sale here. Arguments can be made for the gto being the greatest muscle car of all time, but most agree it is, at least, the muscle car that created a pureplay muscle car war among american auto manufacturers. Whether the driver was racing from one stoplight to the next or cruising along the highway, they were.
The pontiac gto is an automobile that was manufactured by american automobile manufacturer pontiac from the 1964 to 1974 model years, and by gm s subsidiary holden in australia from the 2004 to 2006 model years the first generation of the gto was the first muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. That s the harshest indictment we can make against this new pontiac gto. Pontiac w carter carburetor, muncie 4 speed manual transmission, 10 bolt rear w ratio, correct. Truecar has over 1,632,327 listings nationwide, updated daily. Pontiac gto classics for sale classics on autotrader. Case in point, this palladium silver 1970 gets its motivation from a 400 ci v8 thats pure pontiac through and through. When a gto flexes its muscles, it becomes quite obvious why it is considered. Born for route 66 jamie and her 1967 pontiac gto why i. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used pontiac gto classics for sale near you. Pontiacs response in 1969 was the judge, an option package on the gto that gave it bold graphics and a higher level of standard content. With a wide range of offerings and a strong market, dealers.
Tucked under the dash you can see the temp and oil pressure autometer gauges ive added. The pontiac gto is an automobile that was manufactured by american automobile. Jan 01, 2010 check out this one of a kind 2006 pontiac gto which makes 745rwhp and is a daily driver. The legendary 1964 pontiac gto kicked off the wild 1960s muscle car market with a roar and made detroit the world center for affordable highperformance cars. Check out this one of a kind 2006 pontiac gto which makes 745rwhp and is a daily driver. The 1964 pontiac gto was released on october 1, 1963, and fired up a tripowered 389 cu. Jdmspeed high performance spark plug ignition wire for 20002009 chevy gmc v8. The high output boasted on a 360 hp performance in comparison to the 335 of. Its high level of originality is one of its strongest selling points, but its general lack of rust issues would run a close second. Secondly pull the driver side engine cover replace the fuel line with a steal braided one or else fire will probably occur besides those 2 issues 8xxx. As a devout pontiac gto enthusiast, carl huboi knew all about the.
Tin indian performance specializing in high performance. Carl was in high school in 1964, and he spent his spare time tooling. Gm brought the great australianbuilt holden monaro into the. Pontiac launched musclecar era with gto automotive news. Highperformance helped define generation of speedloving drivers. It was wangerss job to sell pontiacs new factory hot rod, the gto.
Pontiac gto 2004, replacement mirror by brandmotion. After graduating from high school, this legendary car would be restored by the owner and his father. My 2004 gto with 6 speed manual trans is an excellent daily driver. Find 2004 to 2006 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds. Car and driver incited controversy when it mentioned that a gto, which had. But while this is a driver s coupe, all the riders will be happy that this one has been upgraded to an air conditioner running modern r4a. Some of the later ls1s would pull high 12s bone stock at the track and have time slips to prove it. Its possible for the driver s knee to hit the key and make it move from the run to acc position while. Pontiac gto for sale find or sell used cars, trucks, and. The v2vz monaro was a 2door coupe variant of the australian developed vtvx holden commodore. The performance in 1964 of the gto was cutting edge as the midsize pontiac set all the records for high performance delivered by an american produced production car. Her parents brought her home in a pontiac catalina. The most important component of this factorycorrect pontiac is what fills the engine bay.
Joseph solch vividly remembers the first time he hopped into the drivers seat of his 1967 pontiac gto. The 2006 pontiac gto is the perfect used performance car everyone forgets. The 2006 pontiac gto is the perfect used performance car. Thats the harshest indictment we can make against this new pontiac gto. It is an original 242 gto with what appears to have it s original and bornwith 400 engine, 4 speed transmission and 10 bolt rear. Although the pontiac gto s existence was borne of original thinking, its name was not. Read this sport coupes comparison of 2006 dodge charger srt8 vs. School car high school 67 gto pontiac lemans first car old cars jeeps st louis cutaway. When bob lutz, the chairman of general motors, announced 40 years. It has a beautiful paint job and interior but has a few issues that make it not perfect.
In 1980, this car was sold to the current owner and used as a daily driver. May 19, 2016 the 2006 pontiac gto is the perfect used performance car everyone forgets. This 1966 pontiac gto comes to you courtesy of an anonymous barn finds reader who found it here on ebay in coeur dalene, idaho. The three speed automatic transmission and the powerful v8 offer a high. Jim wangers secretlyprepped 64 gto from car and driver. Funny car drag racing, funny cars, pontiac lemans, pontiac bonneville, gto. Pontiacs reborn gto offers a similarsize and similarperforming. In 1969, dealers were enjoying a boom in muscle car sales. Yes, there are other, eminently fixable flaws with the australianbuilt gto, and well. A bodycolor front bumper, a feature offered on the gto since 1968 but discontinued on the 73, was now the face of the grand am. Come find a great deal on used pontiac gtos in your area today. Jul 31, 2019 jamie saavedra was born on route 66 in albuquerque, nm. Car and drivers march 1964 cover depicted a hypothetical racetrack upset. Mar 28, 2019 tenney fairchild got to ride in a special 1964 pontiac lemans gto when he was a kid.
As pontiacs gto nameplate motored into the 1970s, the car lived up to its name as it truly became as much a grand tourer as a factory hot rod. I have driven all over the us and it never lets me down. A good friend of mine with parkinsons disease has asked me to help him sell his beloved 65 gto. The godfather of muscle cars that sparked a revolution. Tin indian performance is your source for high performance pontiac parts, performance engine kits, balanced rotating assemblies, short blocks, and complete engines for any pontiac application.
Forcing the gto into high rpm sustained drifts starves the engine of oil and. See more ideas about gto, pontiac gto and 1968 pontiac gto. Although the pontiac gtos existence was borne of original thinking, its name was not. Michael knights pontiac transam is among the most famous cars to ever appear on television. The 455 cubicinch v8 was the largest motor pontiac was offering at the time. Pontiacs version mixed a squaredup front with a sleek, rounded rear section and prominent fender sculpting. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream pontiac gto. We were told that her husband who passed in 2006 got the car from his dad upon graduating high school in 1976.
America produced its bestever race drivers and a few awesome race machines. For the person who is on the hunt for a potent classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed, this 1967 pontiac gto could be a great car to consider. Get the best deals on parts for 2005 pontiac gto when you. Its possible for the driver s knee to hit the key and make it move from the run to acc. While there is a burst seam on the passengers seat bottom, the driver s seat and rears look very good. It has numerous day 2 modifications, including the ultrarare and desirable ram air v heads. She grew up working on cars with her dad and eventually grew up to be a diesel mechanic. Comfortably cruises the interstates with great seat support and. We had aggressive pr campaigns, including a car and driver article comparing pontiac gto with a ferrari gto, said jim wangers, who. Any super charged, turbo, diesel autos, as well as pontiac gto auto parts. Drivers could have fun without compromising any comfort. It was jim wangers car, a secretlyprepped ringer meant to grab headlines and woo the editors of car and driver for a 1964 cover story facing off against the ferrari. The gto moniker was borrowed from ferrari, which had a short production run 40 of sports racing cars of the same name starting in 1962. Apr 16, 2019 while there is a burst seam on the passengers seat bottom, the driver s seat and rears look very good.
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