The first generation of the GTO is generally credited with creathe muscle car market segment in the 1960s.The Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.
The name, GTO was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO. The moniker is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato ("grand tourer homologated"), designating being certified by the FIA for racing in the grand tourer class as a…
The first generation of the GTO is generally credited with creathe muscle car market segment in the 1960s.The Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.
The name, GTO was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO. The moniker is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”), designating being certified by the FIA for racing in the grand tourer class as a production car with at least a hundred units made, an unusual Detroit marketing ploy, a Pontiac employee actually had the car homologated by the FIA in 1964, so that it was indeed possible for the GTO to compete in European sports car racing.
The seller states this car is a real “head turner”and runs and drives well.
Being sold with a Title.
*The following ratings were provided by the consignor, based on a scale of ‘Poor’, ‘Fair’, ‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. (Excellent = 100% restored)