1965 pontiac gto history book

The gto popularity had been growing and pontiac immediately started to add unique identifiers to gto equipped cars. In 1969, probably the most famous version of gto in its entire history was launched. Pontiac gto 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings pontiac gto definitive guide 19641967 book bonaskiewich. In 1963 pontiacs chief engineer john delorean and his two favorite staff engineers, bill collins and russ gee, came up with an inspired way to keep pontiac cars in the performance limelight. Pontiac advertising executive jim wangers specialty was creating winning combinations. Within a few short years thereafter just about every u. When he partnered with royal pontiac, george hurst and petersen publishing in 1965 to further boost sales of performance parts and the hotselling gto, the result was a nationwide contest based on a song recorded by a band called the tigers on the colpix label. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus with this indepth, nutsandbolts guide. The hardcover of the the complete book of pontiac gto. Find great deals on ebay for 1965 gto used parts and 1965 pontiac gto parts accessories used.

Choose mileage and options to get your 1965 pontiac gto 2 door hardtop book value and price. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. Tucson, az 85741 1126 miles from you 1965 pontiac gto. While the division was basking in mostly positive press, such as having the motor trend car of the year award bestowed upon the entire pontiac lineup for 1965, there were farreaching executive. After towing the car home, it sat in my yard for several months while i did a lot of homework about pontiac engines and early gto models. 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. The gto concept developed in early 1963 when delorean, along with members of his engineering staff, were experimenting with the tempest, an economy pontiac introduced the previous year. Search preowned 1965 pontiac gto listings to find the best local deals.

Gto production for 1965, more than doubled over 1964 figures, 75,352 was the final tally. The first generation of the pontiac gto lasted until 1967, and these cars. The 1964 gto vehicle identification number vin started with 82, while the 1965 gto vin started with 237. The under25 set at which the pontiac gto and its ilk were aimed could no longer afford them. Along with the buick special and oldsmobile starfire, the pontiac tempest was enlarged from unibody compact to fullframe intermediate. The complete book of pontiac gto by tom glatch and bob lutz. For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the gto was an optional package on the intermediatesized pontiac lemans. Front grills, rear fender sides and trunk were now marked with bold gto. Pontiac expert and longtime writer david bonaskiewich reveals the hardware under the sheet metal. For the 1968 model year, the entire gm abody platform got a complete redesign, and the gto was no exception.

For more information on this awesome classic car click below. The pontiac gto is a legend in the muscle car era for raw visceral power. My son owns a 67 gto and i was drawn to the book because of that. The pontiac gto was an automobile built by pontiac from 1964 to 1974, and by. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1965 pontiac gto history t. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. The cars fourcylinder engine was inherently roughrunning and vibration prone. History of the 19641967 pontiac gto on october 1, 1963, pontiac s gto debuted as an option package for the deluxe tempest model, the lemans. The complete book of pontiac gto tom glatch 9780760359945. Gateway classic cars of louisville is proud to present this 1965 pontiac gto. As a way to boost sales and awareness of the pontiac gto and its performance parts, wangers partnered up with royal pontiac, george hurst, and petersen publishing in 1965 to create a. Used 1965 pontiac gto for sale in california carsforsale. The pontiac gto judge was actually an option package which consisted of a new 400 cid v8 with a ram air intake that was delivering 366 hp.

Pete dunton the muscle car craze started with the release of the 1964 pontiac gto. Again for 1965 the gto was an option available on the tempest lemans models of pontiac. In 1968, the pontiac gto s overall length and wheelbase were shortened and a new styling theme gave it a marked resemblance to the smaller pontiac firebird. Optional equipment included a fourspeed manual transmission, twospeed. The package included a 325horse 389 v8, stiffer suspension and a hurstshifted threespeed manual transmission.

The gto in 1966 became its own model no longer an option package on the tempestlemans. Gauge how the classic car market is performing overall. The complete book of pontiac gto by tom glatch hardcover. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp. This 1965 pontiac gto chassis 237375p244292 is described as a unique piece of history possibly underselling whats purported to be a purposebuilt racer that ran a 400ci ram air iv v8 at the 1971 dayrona permatex 300 where it finished in 25th presented in asraced condition, the car comes with the option of having the original but now machined and. With 32450 gtos sold for 1964, the successful combination of styling, performance, image, price, and available. The legendary 1964 pontiac gto kicked off the wild 1960s muscle car market. The standard transmission with the standard engine was a threespeed manual. For 1970, the gto retained the same basic shape and endura nose, but reverted to exposed. Search preowned 1965 pontiac gto convertible listings to find the best local deals. With a sleek new shape that featured a bodycolored endura front bumper, the 68 gto was awarded motor trend car of the year, with 1968 marking the second highest year ever for gto sales. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus. The prized golden 1965 pontiac hurst geeto tiger is headed. After reading over the buildsheet, this particular car had left the factory with every performance option offered for 1965.

Consequently, the revised 1965 gto captivated potential buyers with a modernized appearance front and rear, and additional power under the hood. Coupe the pontiac gto is regarded as the first muscle car ever build, being manufactured until 2006 although the production was stopped between 1974 and 2004. Equipped with this performance package, the gto set itself apart from other pedestrian coupes of the same era, and it made history. For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the gto was an optional package on the. Optional equipment included a fourspeed manual transmission, super. Select options to get a specific value or get base values.

This numbers matching, original mileage, black on black gto is something you cant. Pontiac gto definitive guide 19641967 book bonaskiewich fits. The complete book of pontiac gto gives you a yearb. Used 1965 pontiac gto for sale with photos cargurus. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The 1966 gto was slightly bigger than the 1964 1965 gto. Pontiac gto lemanstempest air conditioning ac hoses and fittings.