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History of the Pontiac GTO: 1964-
various sources | Nov 11, 2018

Posted on 11/11/2018 7:25:49 AM PST by ETL

Name

The name, which was DeLorean's idea, was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car.

It is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato ("grand tourer homologated"), which means officially certified for racing in the grand tourer class.

But in reality, the Pontiac GTO was never really a certified Grand Tourer race car. Internally, it was initially called the "Grand Tempest Option", one of many automobiles in the Pontiac line up with a 'Grand' in it.

Despite these things, the GTO is one of the fastest cars ever manufactured by Pontiac.

First generation: 1964-67

Second generation: 1968-72

Third generation: 1973

Fourth generation: 1974

Fifth generation: 2004-06

source: wikipedia


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To: HartleyMBaldwin; wjcsux
Pinto wagon? Boy, he sure saw your friend coming a mile away.

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81 posted on 11/12/2018 7:34:57 AM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: The Mayor
Love the 67

'66 and '67 were basically the same.

Doesn't get any better than those two...

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To: Taxman

I think you should be on this thread. With pix please. :)


83 posted on 11/12/2018 7:47:49 AM PST by Daffynition (Rudy: What are you up to today? :))
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To: HartleyMBaldwin; wjcsux

Hot Wheels (1977) - Ford Pinto Station Wagon - Poison Pinto

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84 posted on 11/12/2018 7:50:43 AM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: ETL

My dad traded in a 57 Chevy to buy a 67 GTO. Although broken hearted that I never got to drive the Chevy, that GTO was incredible. Dad of the century!!


86 posted on 11/12/2018 7:56:50 AM PST by Conservinator (It's okay to be close-minded IF you are right!)
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To: Baynative; ProtectOurFreedom; BikerTrash
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To: ETL

Both beauties!


90 posted on 11/12/2018 5:50:30 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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