• The GTO became a separate Pontiac model (model number 242) in 1966, instead of being an "option package" on the Tempest LeMans.
  • So Pontiac being GM’s self-proclaimed performance band they took advantage of this loophole, and thus the GTO was born.
  • The muscle car era officially began in 1964 with the release of the Pontiac GTO as an option package for the Tempest LeMans.
  • From a stunning start as an option for the Tempest in 1967 to an iconic end of the first generation in 1967, Pontiac GTO remained a history maker.
  • THE ORIGIN OF THE PONTIAC GTO The Horsepower Wars had been raging through the 1950s and continued right into the 60s.
  • After all, the 2020 GTO has used two lives. Originally produced from 1964 to 74, the Pontiac GTO was resurrected in 2004 after 30 years of hiatus.
  • IN 1967, Pontiac had to revise their top model GTO according to a GM mandate that limited engine size to 400 in³ and a single carburetor on everything but...
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  • There are 55 Pontiac GTO for sale across all model years (1964 to 1967) and 14 1967 Pontiac GTO - 1st Gen right now.