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1963 Pontiac Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet

1963 models were slightly larger and heavier than the 1961 and 1962 models. They featured a redesigned trans-axle that improved handling, as well as a high-performance 326 CID V-8 option.

1971 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

Redesigned grilles and a reworked GTO nose and hood were key 1971 styling features. Engine choices were narrowed.

The 1955-56 Corvette – the car that almost died

The 1955 Corvette and the players that almost led to its demise. In ’55 the Corvette was on the ropes even with its new V-8 – only 700 were sold.

Bronco Bustin’

Hot as a pistol today, the 1966-70 Bronco got a lot of press- a lot of kudos – but, surprisingly, not a huge amount of sales.

1955-1982 Pontiac V-8 Engines – Part 3

The 400 CID version of the Pontiac small journal V-8 was available beginning in 1967. In various performance configurations, it was the halo V-8 for the Pontiac GTO.

1955-1982 Pontiac V-8 Engines – Part 2

The 389 CID version of the Pontiac small journal V-8 is the most famous. It was available beginning in 1959 in various performance configurations and became the signature V-8 for the Pontiac GTO.

Pontiac GTO 1964-1970 and 2004-2006

The “Endura” front fascia of the 1968 GTO may have been the most dramatic GTO produced.

1964-1970 GTO vs. 2004-2006

Icon or Pretender? Which would you choose?

1970 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

The Judge package remained available as an option on the GTO. Again, the Judge came standard with the “Ram Air 400” V-8 while the Ram Air IV was optional.

1969 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

The 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” option was released in December 1968. It included a choice of two Ram Air V-8s as standard equipment.

1968 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

Hidden headlights were available at extra cost on the GTO and were a popular option. Dual scoops were on either side of the hood, like those introduced on the 1967 Firebird.

1967 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

Brightwork and options were the big adds for the 1967 GTO. Most notable were the new 400 CID V-8 a special Ram Air V-8, and a hood tachometer.

1966 Pontiac Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

From the side, the new 1966 Tempest and GTO appeared more bulbous and much larger, however they were the same size as 1965. The new Overhead Cam I-6 engine debuted.

1965 Pontiac Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet

Mid-size Pontiac design changes for 1965 included vertically stacked headlamps, crisper side body sculpturing, and more deeply recessed grilles. The car appeared slimmer and more aggressive, though it sat on the same chassis as 1964.

1964 Pontiac Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet

The highlight of the new Pontiac mid-size car was the GTO. It was available as a hardtop coupe, 2-door (Sport Coupe) sedan, or convertible.

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