The Pontiac GTO, often hailed as the original American muscle car, owes its name to the Italian phrase “Gran Turismo Omologato.” This term, borrowed from European racing heritage, signifies a grand ...

From 1964 until 1974, the GTO was Pontiac's most muscle-bound machine in the intermediate sector. Introduced as a high-performance package on the LeMans, it became a separate model in 1966. In 1972, ...

Pontiac’s GTO began the 1970s like a prizefighter who’d gone one round too many — still dangerous, still proud, but bleeding under the lights. By 1972, it wasn’t even its own model anymore. The ...

Pontiac made the most of its time on the automobile scene, turning in several now-classic models that car enthusiasts still discuss today. Among the most prominent is the Pontiac GTO, which stuck ...

In 1964, a legend was born when Pontiac dropped one of the 389 cubic-inch V8s from its full-size lineup into a lighter, mid-sized Pontiac Tempest. Its birth kicked off a tire-smoking, youth-driven ...

The 1974 Pontiac GTO, often overshadowed by its predecessors, holds a unique place in automotive history. Despite initial criticisms, this model offers distinct features and qualities that deserve ...