How to decode vin numbers of pontiac classic cars our. Wedding that massive v8 to a midsize gm chassis created one of the fastest production cars of the time but also made it a car just about anyone with a job could afford. I would go up to the pontiac dealership and just stare, as if looking at it long enough would make it mine. Gto stands for gran turismo omologato, italian for. Not that the early gtos couldnt pass for artistic masterpieces for many muscle car fanatics. The depth, level of detail, and multitude of littleknown facts are a testament to the amount of research. The 1966 pontiac model line were restyled for a lower silhouette and wider appearance while maintaining the look of power and prestige. And they would have been, except the car was a hit. With rare photography from the archives of hot rod and motor trend magazines, this book is the complete resource for fans of of the worlds first muscle car. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 1965 gto was marked by stacked headlights and a single hood scoop in place of the dual units seen in 1964. Its 24 pages contained a wide range of articles on history, nature, literature, astronomy and art. This is the code for the factory where your pontiac was built and is the.
Delorean bolted a 389cubicinch gto engine into a prototype tempest coupe through the final gto rendition in 2006. The very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. Im looking to find a build sheet for a 1966 pontiac lemans. By the time the gto rolled around, the pontiac v8 had a decade of improvements under its belt and a special. The first generation of the gto was a muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. Order this gto design on tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops, kids apparel, and baby clothing.
Proforged performance steering rebuild kits are a musthave for any suspension upgrade. Do you have a m22 transmission in your 1966 gto answers. If youd like to learn more, call our sales team at 844 9101255 or use the tools below. At the outset of 1966, the gto brand management team at pontiac motor division pmd had a big problem on its hands. It was powered by ferraris tipo 16862 colombo v12 engine. For 1970, the gto retained the same basic shape and endura nose, but reverted to exposed. When the 1966 goats were unveiled, a good argument could be made that they were the finest muscle machines created up to that point. It looks authentic on the outside but uses all modern internals. Our website offers seamless ordering anytime, and with the exception of business critical personnel, the majority of our customer service, call center sales staff marketing and related support are officially connected and working from home as of monday, march 30, 2020. Sure, theres no price listed, suggesting that its probably up there in terms of price, but if you find yourself in or near venice, fl, you can swing by hemmings motors and haggle for your shot at owning a piece of classic tv and comic book history.
The original muscle car follows the rise of this iconic vehicle from the day in 1963 when chief engineer john z. It was produced from 1955 through 1979 and a modified version continued for another two years. The dad car i started to learn to drive in was the corvair below in the turbo spyder version, then dad got this in the tempest strip down with the gto engine and stiff suspension, and the 2 speed auto which i took my drivers test in. We offer a wide selection of apparel including this custom gto shirt. For 66 gto a source book also shows a castiron brake drum with intergral hub, similar to the 8 lugs popular on full size pontiacs, that never made it to production. This guide will help you learn how to decode pontiacs through the 1980 model year. It has great pictures of all of the different gtos. While you can build a protouring gto, the purpose of this book is to restore a gto to its factoryoriginal condition while offering some commonsense modern upgrades to. See more ideas about pontiac lemans, muscle cars and le mans. The pontiac ventura is an automobile that was produced by pontiac. The complete book of pontiac gto gives you a yearbyyear, modelbymodel exploration of the worlds first muscle car, all in full color photography, most of which has never been published. You can keep the 421, but your gto is not a restoration piece. Original 1966 batmobile replica is up for sale for anyone.
Highly recommend all cartech books but this one is a must have for any pontiac gto enthusiast. Pontiac gto smoke from engine or exhaust inspection at your home or office. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 27 2006 gto models nationwide. At present, you can buy quarter panel skins and lower quarter patch panels for 19661967 gtos, but you cannot buy. In january 1962, a brand new paper arrived in newsagents around the uk and across the world. About the author darwin holmstrom has written or cowritten many books on muscle cars and motorcycling, including the bestselling camaro forty years and muscle. Look and learn was a british weekly educational magazine for children published by fleetway. Also shows a mag look wheel cover that looks sharp and the full wheel disc that was a step up from the standard soup bowl hubcaps. Shop pontiac gto vehicles for sale in jacksonville, nc at cars. The stereo in les idens 1966 gto is an interesting blend of old and new.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This 1966 pontiac gto convertible is finished in montero red over a parchment interior and is equip. The 389 v8 was superseded by an enlarged 400 cubicinch mill in 1967. Although there were muscle cars introduced earlier than the gto, the pontiac gto is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models. Gto, pontiacs great one tells the story of the birth, life, and death of americas greatest muscle car, and pulls no punches along the way. The look and learn book 1978 hardback fleetway annual. Pontiac expert and longtime writer david bonaskiewich reveals the hardware under the sheet metal. The gto broke so many of general motors corporate rules that the people responsible should have been fired. Both 1966 s base 389 and 1967s 400 were rated at 335 horsepower. What rules of the old house does fiona need to learn in the giver. Pontiac gto smoke from engine or exhaust inspection costs.
When pontiac created the original muscle carthe gtoit reshaped the automotive world like a fourinch piston going through a threeinch cylinder bore. Smooth look, black, 150 amp, 12v, gm 12si, vbelt pulley, high volume fan, each. Facts and tidbits are jam packed into this wonderful guide. Find 1966 pontiac lemans for sale on oodle classifieds. These are new reproduction grilles for 1966 gto models. The car features a reproduction of the 1966 pontiac abody amfm radio from antique auto radio. So, when paul the yin brought us a 1967 pontiac tempest that was a gto wannabe awhile back, his car reminded me of a car i shot last summer. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 am and 9 pm. It transferred to look and learn in issue 232, june 1966 when the two titles merged, and ran there until the title ceased publication. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus with this indepth, nutsandbolts guide. Vintage cars muscle 1969 pontiac gto judge on forza motorsport 4 1969 pontiac gto judge. If your car has a 421cubicinch v8, its likely from a pontiac catalina. The complete book of pontiac gto explores every iteration of the first car created specifically for baby boomers. When it comes to the restoration of any car, pontiac gto or otherwise.
The definitive pontiac gto guide 19641967 is another great book from cartech. Worn, loose steering components lead to poor steering response and handling, making your musclecar uncomfortable and unenjoyable to drive. The under25 set at which the pontiac gto and its ilk were aimed could no longer afford them. Pontiac gto clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The ferrari 250 gto is a gt car produced by ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into the fia s group 3 grand touring car category. Your definitive 196467 pontiac gto buyers guide hagerty media.
Used 1966 pontiac gto 389 tripower in edmonton, sherwood park, alberta. Read on to learn more about the 1967 pontiac gto drive in this classics article. Pontiacs engineers tweaked the cylinder heads and in 1965 and 66 the engines were rated 335 hp and. Look up a vehicle value get current values, historical values, model history and more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the gto was an optional package on the intermediatesized pontiac lemans. The 250 in its name denotes the displacement in cubic centimeters of each of its cylinders.
This restoration guide can help you get things sorted out for your 19641974 pontiac gto high performance pontiac magazine. Find 1968 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds. Cruisin classics would like to introduce a beautiful 1966 pontiac gto. You can argue all you want whether the pontiac gto is the granddaddy of all muscle cars, but what isnt up for debate is that, for much of the muscle car era, pontiac improved its top engines year after year. The question of whether to restore a gto to factory stock or modified is up to you. This car had groundbreaking rubber bumpers and amazing styling to go along with the gto pedigree. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 114 gto models in jacksonville. For instance taking a 1966 pontiac lemans and making it look like a 1966 pontiac gto. This book is absolutely the definitive guide to 6467 gtos. Filled with beautiful photos of amazing pontiac gtos. Pontiac gto clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor inspection at your home or office. Our first new car was a 1966 gto when we were living.
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