Vintage GTO photos

[60sStuff]

A ‘64 and a few 65’s from back in the day.

[ruralrte66]

Beautiful 64 2 door sedan, one of my all time favorites. Thanks for sharing.

[60sStuff]

That ‘64 post has the famous one year only “wood wheel” in it along with WW / RW Tires.

[Keith Seymore]

I've got a few I can add -

[Keith Seymore]

Our '64 on display at the Michigan State Fair:

[Keith Seymore]

Mr Wangers showing off:

[Keith Seymore]

Still in captivity: the back lot at the Pontiac assembly plant -

[427TJ]

The postwar prosperity was in full bloom.

[60sStuff]

1965 GTO receiving the Royal treatment.

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/NG5VykGb/maxresdefault.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

:smirk:

[60sStuff]

Brand New ‘65 Sport Coupe (post) GTO in Montero Red.

Optional Deluxe wheel disc covers and exhaust splitters (check shadow).

Looks like it sold from “Roy Carver Pontiac” in Costa Mesa, CA.

Cool car, Cool shirt, Bill.

[60sStuff]

1965 hardtop in Fontaine Blue with a Black Cordova top.

Back-up lights.
Custom Sport Steering Wheel.
Inside Day-Night mirror.

No LH Outside rear view mirror, which was an option.

[60sStuff]

1964 GTO in Skyline Blue.

[mr.4speed]

Love these photos!

[tom406]

I've posted this before but its very much a period photo. My uncle's red/red/white top 1970 GTO 455/4sp A/C convertible, a slightly used "new" car to him upon his return from Vietnam in late 70 or early 71, trading in the '68 Dodge R/T I showed in an earlier thread. Trophies aren't from this car-they're actually from his brother's racing adventures in the 60's, mostly with Studebakers. I vividly remember riding in this car, usually heading with him to the CLARK gas station to buy gas and KOOL cigarettes.

[TimG]

Kool.

[muscle_collector]

why does it have the ram air lV decals on the hood?

[tom406]

The Ram Air hood call outs were on the car when he bought it as a low mileage used car from the Pontiac dealer.

[muscle_collector]

kinda makes me think of the two lane black top gto. "its got a 455 mark 4 engine"

[60sStuff]

The most popular year of the GTO, 1965.

[Tracker1]

The most popular year of the GTO, 1965.

That actually would have been 1966 with about 96,000 cars out the door. I believe in '65 they sold about 72,000 cars

[60sStuff]

That actually would have been 1966 with about 96,000 cars out the door. I believe in '65 they sold about 72,000 cars

Hi Tracker1,

I was speaking of “Popular” as in most liked (1965) from multiple surveys taken the past 40+ years in the GTO world.

As for Production, totals below.
‘64 - 32,405
‘65 - 75,352
‘66 - 96,946
‘67 - 81,722

[60sStuff]

Pontiac advertisements and their brochures from 1959 through 1971 had beautiful artwork from the famous Arthur Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman.

Below are a few of the reflections and shadows that were featured on these awesome illustrations.

[olredalert]

They made these Pontiacs look sexier than they ever were, and they were already sexy. Love Pontiac art!.......bill s

[grantprix]

Another great thread, Chris!! Love seeing these vintage photos of GTO's in like new condition.

Grant

[60sStuff]

1965 Sport Coupe (post).
8319 produced.

Rare color combination.
Black exterior with Red pinstripe.
Red interior.

The ‘65 Red interior would have a Parchment headliner.

Period STP sticker.
Aftermarket exterior mirror.

[67since67]

1965 Sport Coupe (post).
8319 produced.

Rare color combination.
Black exterior with Red pinstripe.
Red interior.

The ‘65 Red interior would have a Parchment headliner.

Period STP sticker.
Aftermarket exterior mirror.

This one was sold by McGrath Pontiac in Cedar Rapids, 60 miles down the road from me.

Thanks for posting these GTO pix, never owned one but have worked on a bunch of them and love looking at them!!

Bill W

[firstgenaddict]

MY buddy from highschool standing on the door of the 70 Judge convertible his dad bought in the mid-70's. Car is still owned by him, I painted 20+ years ago. When we were in highschool we would push it out of the garage in the middle of the night and go street racing - factory 4.33 gears so it's at redline about 90 MPH.

[Zman1969]

Here's one a buddy used to own in late 80s? RA IV 4.33s 4 speed I remember running him in my 69Z (oval port 427) I felt good hanging with him it was original paint and only like 35k on it it used to be in Houston (track pic) before I think its up in northeast now it did get painted before it left Texas

[Miagiman]

Mystery Indian at E Town in65

[60sStuff]

A few Ladies next to a 1966 GTO.

Baby on board.

Convertible with the beautiful Rally I Wheels.

Custom chrome wheels with mismatched tires.

[Miagiman]

Photo Taken about 25 years ago, check out the Helmet! I still have the Helmet & the Car

[olredalert]

----Very cool!!! I see you are from Florida and I don't know when you moved , but your 64 looks familiar. Did you ever race at Palm beach raceway or Miami?.....Bill S

[jerry67]

Here's a vintage judge

[scuncio]

Here is my '67 GTO (400 HO / 3-sp stick) in 1968:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/67-GTO-Convertible/i-CJBwzL5/0/b1953e30/X3/SCAN0026-X3.jpg

[Keith Seymore]

Pontiac advertisements and their brochures from 1959 through 1971 had beautiful artwork from the famous Arthur Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman.

Below are a few of the reflections and shadows that were featured on these awesome illustrations.

Father's Day weekend a few years ago I had the opportunity to participate in the "Eyes on Design" event, held at the Edsel Ford Estate.

The show is an "invitation only" event (cars are chosen by a selection committee) and benefits the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. The show is also unique in the way cars are judged, not by how well they are restored (or survived) but by how the design (ie, styling) created trends, enabled technology or reflected the culture.

The theme for our specific display was the advertising artwork of Art Fitzpatick/Van Kaufman. I was asked to bring both the GTO and the Grand Prix. As you might expect the vehicles were displayed with the corresponding advertising art.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/100_7411.jpg~original

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/EyesonDesgn2009007.jpg~original
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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/EyesonDesgn2009009.jpg~original
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/EyesonDesgn2009010.jpg~original
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/100_7379.jpg~original
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/100_7380.jpg~original
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/Eyes%20on%20Design%202009/100_7381.jpg~original

And - we got to keep the posters.

K

[60sStuff]

A really neat ‘64 GTO consumer catalog that’s inside of a CAR and DRIVER magazine.

[60sStuff]

Here’s another vintage advertisement for the New 1967 GM Muscle.

It happens the be a foldout inside of a CAR CRAFT magazine.

Cool ad showing the “Original” American Racing Equipment Torque Thrust wheels that were so popular then and now.

On the backside of the foldout are the specifications of the Muscle on front side.

[olredalert]

----I have one of those catalogs tucked away somewhere. It would probably take all day to find it!.....Bill S

[grantprix]

Here is my '67 GTO (400 HO / 3-sp stick) in 1968:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/67-GTO-Convertible/i-CJBwzL5/0/b1953e30/X3/SCAN0026-X3.jpg

Very cool GTO!! Have you ever found any production figures on that specific combo?
That has to be pretty rare. I've read that there were 358 HO 3-speed cars built, but how many convertibles is not shown.

Grant

[60sStuff]

Two tone paint,
Body lower - Candlelite Cream with Black pinstripe.
Body upper - Burgundy Met.
Standard hub cap with Redlines and a Power Antenna.

Body lower - Burgundy Met. with White pinstripe.
Body upper - Black Cordova Top.
Custom wheel disc covers.

Body lower - Nightwatch Blue with White pinstripe.
Body upper - Black convertible
Deluxe wheel disc covers with Redlines.

[scuncio]

Very cool GTO!! Have you ever found any production figures on that specific combo?
That has to be pretty rare. I've read that there were 358 HO 3-speed cars built, but how many convertibles is not shown.

Grant

Thanks! I have no idea but I'm assuming most were ordered with the auto or 4-speed. I bought it from the original owner who special ordered it with discs, the WS engine, and a few other things. The salesman thought the 4-speed was standard with the WS engine, so everyone was surprised when the car came in with the 3-speed.

[nova7579]

Palm Sunday 1965 tornado near Lima, OH.
Brian

[Astock]

Man, a black post?

[firstgenaddict]

Not a vintage photo but one of my buddies father in law just picked this one up, it was delivered yesterday.
65 GTO Black over Red with redlines.

Supposed to ride over and check it out on Saturday so I will post more photos after I see it... which I can't wait!!!

[60sStuff]

Oh Boy, I can’t wait either.

Black with Red interior ….. nice!

Get lots of photos please.

Data plate.
Engine code.
Hopefully PHS for this car.
Mileage etc.

PS, where’s the stainless wheel opening trim?

Thanks

[60sStuff]

I forgot I had this. Mayfair Maize convertible.

Vintage record in its Original sleeve.

Chris.

[firstgenaddict]

Oh Boy, I can’t wait either.

Black with Red interior ….. nice!

Get lots of photos please.

Data plate.
Engine code.
Hopefully PHS for this car.
Mileage etc.

PS, where’s the stainless wheel opening trim?

Thanks

I already told them about the PHS. My buddy showed up in his other muscle car one morning - checked the tag and whatcha know a Real 67 RS SS L35 4 speed disc brake coupe - red over black car -

[firstgenaddict]

He was laying out & installing the wheel opening trim when we got there saturday afternoon. - The Red Pinstripe will be going on as well.
It's real and a very solid original car - previous owner bought it in the 80's.
Correct as shown WT engine with block dated 2-3 weeks prior to car build. He has ordered the PHS. Am restoration never off the frame. 67k miles - dealer undercoated new still on there.

[60sStuff]

Thank you for posting these photos.

This is such a beautiful color combination.

I’ll be curious what the PHS shows.

Several things going on here.

1966 steering wheel and horn bar.
1966 suspended gas pedal.
1966 speedometer (so true mileage is a question).
No door jam light switches
No interior rear jam end caps.
I wonder if it’s a seat belt delete car?

All these items are easy fixes.

[60sStuff]

A Burgundy ‘66 GTO with boards on the roof rack.

A 1966 Tempest station wagon 326 in Great colors.
Lower body - Fontaine Blue
Upper body - Nightwatch Blue
Red interior.

Love this wagon.

[427TJ]

If I had a '66 GTO it would have these wheelcovers! And whitewalls! :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

[tom406]

They are pretty cool wheelcovers Bill. If you want one for your own hose reel at home, I can hook you up.

[60sStuff]

Here’s a real nice ‘66 4 door Tempest in Candlelight Cream with Bronze interior and the optional “Custom Wheel Disc Covers”.

Back in the 70’s we would call those motor home hubcaps.

Today, I think they are cool 😎.

[grantprix]

Those wheel covers are the coolest!!

[tom406]

I found nicer ones to replace the originals (now outside my garage above) to put on my Barrier Blue/Blue 66 LeMans convert I bought from the original owners family. That car made me a fan of that color combo.

[60sStuff]

Motor home hubcaps, I love em.

[60sStuff]

A few advertisement photos of the New ‘67 GTO.

Starlight Black
Regimental Red
Linden Green Met

[L_e_e]

....

[Mr70]

Doctored photo Lee,Leonard Nimoy did that with his own 64 Buick Riv,never a GTO. https://www.drive2.com/b/1713186

[60sStuff]

Lots of good information here. Great reference photos!

These engine bay photos show exactly what Factory components were used, such as the rubber fuel hose and the PCV hose (GAS GAS GAS).

Also the alignment lines on the top radiator hose and short heater hose.

Heavy duty 4 core radiator that was mandatory with the high performance Tri-Power engine.

Rubber fuel hose from filter to 4 way brass fuel block which was used on a Pontiac build.
Fremont built cars typically used the steel U shaped fuel line around the front carb.

The 5178 written on the front carb bowl.
Flat top rubber cap to seal the hollow rear carb mounting stud.
The 3 way plastic plug wire separator.

[60sStuff]

Assembly line photo showing a ‘65 GTO Convertible.

4 BBL. 335 HP.
Power Brakes
Remote control outside mirror.
White wall tires.

Check out the guy smoking in the drivers seat.

Update,

I just added a ‘67 on the assembly line.

Air Condition
Power Disc Brakes
Under hood light

[427TJ]

They are pretty cool wheelcovers Bill. If you want one for your own hose reel at home, I can hook you up.

Tom, I have a stack of '67-'69 Chevy N96 mag wheelcovers if you want to trade! LOVE your blue convertible. Good to hear from you.

[60sStuff]

This ‘66 Unrestored Survivor GTO belonged to a late friend of mine.

Built with “Solid Special Paint”, Tiger Gold.

The engine bay photo was taken in early 1967.
This pic is a great reference as to how they looked New.

Starting in 1966 the engine color was now a metallic silver blue.

[olredalert]

----Chris,,, That second pic is really good. Was that from back then? It almost seems too good for an old pic. I moved to the Chicago area in 1976. Hinsdale to be exact. My boss's buddy was Billy Jacobs (RIP) who owned Bill Jacobs Chevrolet so I was down in Joliet many times and don't remember Gordon Pontiac. I wonder if it was already gone?....Bill S

[RPOLS3]

----Chris,,, That second pic is really good. Was that from back then? It almost seems too good for an old pic. I moved to the Chicago area in 1976. Hinsdale to be exact. My boss's buddy was Billy Jacobs (RIP) who owned Bill Jacobs Chevrolet so I was down in Joliet many times and don't remember Gordon Pontiac. I wonder if it was already gone?....Bill S

Bill Jacobs (now Hawk) was 2001 W. Jefferson so 1705 was just a few blocks to the East. Looks like it is a used car dealership now.

[auwrestling]

My brother making sure you knew it was a real judge Conv

[60sStuff]

This Reef Turquoise 1966 GTO that I once owned made it into several magazines back in the early 80’s.

It was also used for the box art of a Revell model.

I packed all my belongings into the trunk and back seat of this car and headed west from my hometown Springfield, Illinois to the SF Bay Area in 1978.

It started out as a 4BBL. Automatic but I had it changed to a Tri-Power 4 speed a few years after living in California.
That’s what a lot of us did back in the day.

Today, it’s all about Factory Original Survivor cars for me.

Chris.

[olredalert]

----Wow! Nice house, Chris! Oh ya, good looking GTO as well.....Bill S

[60sStuff]

----Wow! Nice house, Chris! Oh ya, good looking GTO as well.....Bill S

Bill,

I assumed someone may think that’s my house ….. Nope, darn it.

My house would fit inside that guys living room.

I knew I had a photo shoot coming up for the ‘66 and my job was to find a location.
Me and my wife drove past this house in Los Gatos, Ca. and I stopped to knock on the door.
Mr. George Magnet answered and said I was more than welcome to use his driveway in a few weeks.

Inside his garage was a Ferrari and a Lamborghini.
Super nice gentleman that happened to like my GTO.

[TimG]

Great story about using his house for a shoot.

[grantprix]

Chris, I remember that car well and it was a beauty! Love that color! My brother Larry parked his '66 convertible right next to you at that big Pontiac meet in Santa Clara, 1988 I think was? That was a fun time back then driving our cars to all of those different car shows.

Grant

[flyingn]

Heres a couple shots of my 69 Judge in High school in around 1978. It was a Pattern Judge and I thought the previous owner took the Judge plate off the glovebox door.. so I found one in a junkyard and slapped it on mine. Yes I changed the tee handle out for a factory walnut knob and the car was a rare 4 speed ac pattern Judge

[442w30]

This Reef Turquoise 1966 GTO that I once owned made it into several magazines back in the early 80’s.

Is it the same one that appeared on the cover of Collectible Automobile magazine around 1984?

[60sStuff]

442W30,

Yes, that was my ‘66 used for the cover of “Collectible Automobile” in Nov. 1984.

[olredalert]

----Very cool, Chris!.....Bill S

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/hv4XCPcz/0a0.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

My Three Sons TV Show. 1965 GTO.

[60sStuff]

https://i.postimg.cc/hv4XCPcz/0a0.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

My Three Sons TV Show. 1965 GTO.

I’m glad you posted this disgusting ‘65, because I’ve been hesitant.

Note the flat Lemans hood (no scoop), Tiger eyes sticking up and the ridiculous tail.

Another ugly ‘65 with silly (paw) seat belts.

[olredalert]

----Oh my!....Bill S

[60sStuff]

Advertising can be dangerous, especially using an irritated Tiger.

The Tiger handler has his leather gloves, but that’s no match for this cat under the hood.

[grantprix]

These tigers look a little easier to handle...

[Keith Seymore]

These tigers look a little easier to handle...

I've never had much luck with those kinda tigers.

K

[auwrestling]

1970 cardinal red RAIV Judge red interior ,four-speed ,390 gears , hood Tach gauges, formula wheel ,tilt and power steering power brakes . I bought this beast in 1978 in Syracuse New York still in the family !!������*♂️���� And still all original drive train.

[60sStuff]

First year for the rubber Endura front bumper.

[Mr70]

Love your last 2 pics,especially this above pic of everything laid out.
I would chose that Blue car over a Judge.

[67 Nova Boy]

What was the best engine back in 68? Any Ram air? My friend has a Springmist Green original 18k mile car that was his dads, who bought it new in 1968, No ram air, but a 400 4 speed.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Keith Seymore]

What was the best engine back in 68? Any Ram air? My friend has a Springmist Green original 18k mile car that was his dads, who bought it new in 1968, No ram air, but a 400 4 speed.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

My vote would be Ram Air II. They hit a sweet spot with that one and they run far better than expected.

K

[Lee Stewart]

What was the best engine back in 68? Any Ram air? My friend has a Springmist Green original 18k mile car that was his dads, who bought it new in 1968, No ram air, but a 400 4 speed.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

The 1968 RA II was a package. High flow heads, special cam with a 4.33 rear. With just a little distributor and carb tuning, car will run under 13 seconds in the quarter mile.

[R68GTO]

Ram Air I also available in 68. The RA I had std D port heads. The RA II had the really good round port heads.

[442w30]

To clarify for the Chevy guys, the 1968 Ram Air was a carry-over from 1967. But in April 1968, it was replaced by an engine called the Ram Air II. This was the first of the round-port engines, which later included the RAIV, 1971-72 455 HO, and 455 SD.

[Lee Stewart]

OONVJarnjQ0

Racing starts at 4:30 minutes

[60sStuff]

A Montero Red with Cameo Ivory pinstripe on Parchment interior.

A convertible missing a wheel cover at Homecoming Court.

[67 Nova Boy]

A Montero Red with Cameo Ivory pinstripe on Parchment interior.

A convertible missing a wheel cover at Homecoming Court.

Do those lug nuts look to be on backwards in the 2nd pick on the rear wheel?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/NFNbBqG0/0.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/HsV9XNsQ/0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/crG3NX3H)

[60sStuff]

It wasn’t me that copied this, I’m innocent.

This ‘65 convertible has a Custom Sport Steering Wheel, Deluxe Wheel Disc and someone holding the Power Antenna.

[Keith Seymore]

OONVJarnjQ0

Racing starts at 4:30 minutes

If that's Jim Mino's Firebird then I already know how this will turn out.

K

[olredalert]

It wasn’t me that copied this, I’m innocent.

This ‘65 convertible has a Custom Sport Steering Wheel, Deluxe Wheel Disc and someone holding the Power Antenna.

----Love the look on the tall guys face!.....Bill S

[Rfish]

https://i.postimg.cc/NFNbBqG0/0.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

I have never seen these wheels shown before, anybody?

[Lee Stewart]

I have never seen these wheels shown before, anybody?

The only thing I can add is it's the 1970 GTO ''La Vinta'' show car at the Chicago Auto Show. Further research produces nothing.

[442w30]

I have never seen these wheels shown before, anybody?

I think they're previews of what would become Honeycombs.

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/SxBPHXGR/0.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/ydBbYwtz/cache.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Rfish]

I think they're previews of what would become Honeycombs.

I suspect that is this case, interesting pic.

[tom406]

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/pontiacs-plastic-fantastic

[60sStuff]

1966 Pontiac GTO Drag Strip cars.

Hurst shifters, Hurst wheels.

I count 6 race cars.

One engine on a stand.

Lots of Valvoline quarts.

[Keith Seymore]

1966 Pontiac GTO Drag Strip cars.

Hurst shifters, Hurst wheels.

I count 6 race cars.

One engine on a stand.

Lots of Valvoline quarts.

You didn't mention it but that is the back side, near the shop doors, of Royal Pontiac.

K

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af284/lmseymore/GTO%20at%20Fresards%2019JN2011/DSC00076.jpg~original

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af284/lmseymore/Royal/RoyalWagon2.jpg~original

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af284/lmseymore/GTO%20at%20Fresards%2019JN2011/DSC00075.jpg~original

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af284/lmseymore/GTO%20at%20Fresards%2019JN2011/DSC00069.jpg~original?t=1308502262

[grantprix]

One of my old GTO's, this is a '67 400HO TH400 car with some nice options. An original CA black plate car that "had" all of the original and functioning smog equipment when I bought it. Of course like many did, I removed it all and tossed it into the trash and changed it over to the more attractive 49 state setup with the open element air cleaner. I also changed the color from Linden Green to Regimental Red which I regretted later after seeing a freshly restored '67 Linden Green GTO. That's just what we did back then.

[60sStuff]

I like that lower body Regimental Red with the upper body Cameo Ivory, BUT
that lower body Starlight Black with upper body Cameo Ivory is my preference.

[grantprix]

i like that lower body regimental red with the upper body cameo ivory, but
that lower body starlight black with upper body cameo ivory is my preference.


🤣🤣🤣

[60sStuff]

More vintage photos of a 3x2’s 4 speed ‘66 GTO in Florida.

Marina Turquoise with matching painted wheels that was available in this particular color with the standard hub caps.

Looks like the license plate is 66?

Has it’s correct seeing eye cap R59 battery in place and the big ear radiator cap.
Looks like an oil pressure sending unit which would indicate the Rally Gauge option.
Power Steering.
Door edge guards.

I’m not sure what that is on all 3 fuel lines. Looks like tape?
I can still see the 5178 written on the front carb bowl.

[chevyandpontiac]

Here is a picture of my 1965 GTO, it is original paint and interior. I have the PHS on the car. Starlight Black and Black interior. 389 3x2 360HP M21 4 speed with 3:90 gear. It was a race car from new in the Michigan area. currently has a 400 block in it with the tripower. Great running and driving car. The car currently has Cragar and Hurst cheater slicks on the rear for a more period correct look.

[60sStuff]

Just a few gallons to go kick butt.

Doesn’t seem to have any emblems/badges on this ‘64.

[scuncio]

Great car! What part of MI?

Here is a picture of my 1965 GTO, it is original paint and interior. I have the PHS on the car. Starlight Black and Black interior. 389 3x2 360HP M21 4 speed with 3:90 gear. It was a race car from new in the Michigan area. currently has a 400 block in it with the tripower. Great running and driving car. The car currently has Cragar and Hurst cheater slicks on the rear for a more period correct look.

[olredalert]

Just a few gallons to go kick butt.

Doesn’t seem to have any emblems/badges on this ‘64.

----Love that gas price!.....Bill S

[Mr70]

Love that gas pump!

[60sStuff]

Love that gas pump!

Me too, the 60’s gas pumps with their high octane option made those muscle cars run like they are supposed to. Plus that purple gas smelled great.

Select 260.

[chevyandpontiac]

Tony at one time it was in the Detroit area. I will have to ask Bob where it came out of.

[Tracker1]

Nice!! I see a power steering pump cap but no power brake booster.

[NorCam]

You guys are killing me here. I so need to pickup a GTO in the future.

Love the body style on these cars!

[rlw68]

The GM Photo Store has some vintage goat stuff...

https://gmphotostore.com/search.php?search_query=gto

They also have a FB page https://www.facebook.com/GMPhotoStore

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:biggthumpup:

[60sStuff]

The Tiger promotions for the GTO started around late ‘64 and ended in very early 1967.

At most every Pontiac dealer during these years you would see various Tiger related items from a Tiger rug, Tiger toy, Tiger tails and even a ‘65 GTO completely painted like a Tiger.

A few vintage black/white advertisements featuring Tiger promos.

Both my GTO’s came with a toy Tiger from their respective Pontiac dealer when new.

Fortunately they are still in their Original place after 55+ years.

[60sStuff]

This vintage Black & White photo shows a ‘66 GTO parked outside a Thom McAn store around Christmas time.

The car has Black painted Rally I wheels with Red Line tires.
You can see the exhaust resonators which were on All 1966 GTO’s.
Also, it seems to have a Majestic license plate frame.

The pole next to the car has a large Window Sticker displayed along with other information on this give away car.

If one were to own one of these rare cars, it would be cool to have this display duplicated with the plate at the bottom under the tire.

[TimG]

Great stuff, thank you.

[grantprix]

Here's the promo version currently on eBay, pricey too!

[PeteLeathersac]

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Cool info, thanks for sharing this stuff!
Looks like the Thom McAn '66 Goat exists, here on YouTube...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7K-Pnawth_8
:beers:
~ Pete


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[olredalert]

----Chris,,,The amount of stuff on GTO's that you have compiled is simply amazing.....Bill S

[60sStuff]

----Chris,,,The amount of stuff on GTO's that you have compiled is simply amazing.....Bill S

Hi Bill,

As in 60sStuff.

It’s called Love, Dedication and plenty of dig deep research.

Nothing like the 60’s Muscle Car Era.

Have a Wonderful New Year!

Chris

[60sStuff]

The boys from Hurst and Royal Pontiac working on a ‘66 389.

No doubt a Bobcat performance kit being added to this GTO.

T.I. Coil and bracket with it’s ground strap hanging precariously from the coil wire draped over the heater hose.
Whatever works.

[grantprix]

That engine compartment looks brand new. I sure hope that wasn't a customers car with the hardware & tools lying on top of the new painted surfaces. And don't forget to reinstall the starter wire clip on the valve cover!

[Keith Seymore]

The boys from Hurst and Royal Pontiac working on a ‘66 389.

No doubt a Bobcat performance kit being added to this GTO.

T.I. Coil and bracket with it’s ground strap hanging precariously from the coil wire draped over the heater hose.
Whatever works.

That's Milt Schornack on the driver's side.

K

[60sStuff]

That's Milt Schornack on the driver's side.

K

Yup, that’s Milt’s hair all right.

[Tenney]

That's Milt Schornack on the driver's side.

K

w/Paul Phelps from Hurst ...?

[Zman1969]

Heres few pics of a friends old GTO Judge it was a RAIV 4 speed with 4.33s IIRC the track pics predate him owing and supposedly held Houston track record but I remember running him in my 69 BB Camaro and feeling good that it was pretty even run was low mile car under 40K bet he wishes he kept it

[flyingn]

wow, a liberty blue Judge. Rare and sweet

[60sStuff]

The 1968 Endura Bumper.

The sledge hammer test. Seems the shock of the big hammer dropped the RH headlight door.
This ‘68 has the optional lower pinstripes.

Bowling ball test. Miss GTO is trying to dent that ‘68 rubber bumper.

[chevyandpontiac]

Here is a picture of my 1965 GTO it had been a race car since new. The paint is original on the car and so is the interior. the original motor was blown up, the car was ordered
389 3x2 360 HP M21 with a 3:90 gear (yes I have the PHS) I have had this car for over 10 years and drive the piss out of it, it as purchased from a friend and he had it for 10 years before me (or more). It is fantastic driving that always starts. It currently has a 400 in it with the tri-power setup.

[RPOLS3]

Here is a picture of my 1965 GTO it had been a race car since new. The paint is original on the car and so is the interior. the original motor was blown up, the car was ordered
398 3x2 360 HP M21 with a 3:90 gear (yes I have the PHS) I have had this car for over 10 years and drive the piss out of it, it as purchased from a friend and he had it for 10 years before me (or more). It is fantastic driving that always starts. It currently has a 400 in it with the tri-power setup.

I think we need to see some more pictures of this one.......:headbang:

[60sStuff]

A couple of Black GTO’s that need some loving.

[60sStuff]

60’s Pontiac Dealerships.

[60sStuff]

Looks like a couple Ladies cruising in a 1964 Lemans convertible.

[442w30]

Is that NJ?

[Xplantdad]

Is that NJ?


I believe it's in Wildwood, New Jersey?

[60sStuff]

I believe it's in Wildwood, New Jersey?

Bruce is correct.

I love the mid-century modern architecture (1933-1965) and the 60’s cars.

Chris

[downunder1]

60’s Pontiac Dealerships.

Wow, great old photos.

[60sStuff]

Beautiful 60’s hotels and motels on the beaches of NJ.

This beach hotel (KONA KAI) in Jersey shows another 1964 Lemans in Sunfire Red and a Burgundy ‘65 Catalina model in the parking lot.

Unfortunately this hotel was demolished in 2006.

Story goes that Ms. Cordelia Gevas drove her Mayfair Maize ‘65 GTO from her NJ home to the NJ beaches a couple times in the late 60’s.

Those were the days!

[60sStuff]

Hanging out at the burger place.

Looks like Deluxe wheel disc with Red line tires on this Cordova top ‘67.

[olredalert]

----Chris,,,Those tires are almost too hard to call. I could call either red or dirty white. One thing for sure,,,they are Firestones!.....Bill S

[442w30]

The pic reminded me of Stone Harbor.

[60sStuff]

Another vintage photo showing a Red ‘67 GTO parked at a cool 60’s Motel.

I fondly remember traveling from Springfield Illinois to the state of Florida as a little kid with my brother and sister with Mom & Dad up front in a white Chevrolet station wagon towing a boat.

Those were the best of times in the 50’s - 60’s.

[grantprix]

Saw this photo for the first time on Facebook yesterday. Said to have been an idea pitched that never came to be. I think it's really cool!

[tom406]

Not GTO but vintage Pontiac

[olredalert]

----Dad forgot to check the 8-lug spot on the order form.....Bill S

[Mr70]

Dad had some other things on his mind,and rightly so.. :)

[60sStuff]

A 1967 GTO Convertible wearing 1964 Custom wheel disc three ear spinners.

[juliosz]

Here are a few pics the original owner of my 67 z sent me of the GTO he bought new (then later traded on the Z). A couple of these pics are at a GM plant in the Flint area. I suspect the timing equipment was provided by the Firebirds car club at GMI.

[juliosz]

Couple more:

[60sStuff]

That ‘64 has the 1965 Custom wheel disc on it.

The exhaust splitter mount looks exactly like it should be.

Cool photos, Thanks for sharing!

[60sStuff]

Oh, a few more pics.

The yellow throttle return spring is in an odd place.

Looks like the Custom disc and splitters are gone.

Never seen an antenna extended out that far before.

Outside rear view mirror was there and now it’s not ??

[juliosz]

Assuming the shot with the dog dish covers is when the car was new (64 Michigan plates). Last couple shots:

[grantprix]

Chris, I saw that too on the spring and custom bracket forward of it. The center carb throttle bracket looks strange too. I'm assuming this was part of deleting the factory vacuum linkage?

[grantprix]

Love these cool vintage photos! Thanks!

[60sStuff]

I count 4 different license plates in these photos….?

[60sStuff]

Chris, I saw that too on the spring and custom bracket forward of it. The center carb throttle bracket looks strange too. I'm assuming this was part of deleting the factory vacuum linkage?

The throttle bracket is correct for the Vacuum linkage.

They probably did some improvising to by pass the vacuum system.
The vacuum switch is still present on the side of the center carb along with the thermo switch coming off the front of the intake manifold.

Most everyone was trying to eliminate the Vacuum linkage early on with these GTO’s.

This ‘64 has the second design LH valve cover with the rubber plug for the optional #614 application.

Cool OEM Battery.

[gtopillado]

Here's a picture of my car with original owners daughter, Nancy Vasquez, in her beautiful Easter outfit in 1964. Roger Vasquez was original owner. Here's a picture of how the car looks now. Still in Redwood City...

[olredalert]

----WOW! 64's and 65's are my favorite GTO's and yours looks really tasty. Love the Hurst wheels, love the black and white, love the splitters. We need more pics.....Bill S

[muscle_collector]

cool picture and really cool / beautiful car. at first i thought it was black and then looking at the current picture im thinking it might be blue. which is it?

[gtopillado]

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words. My car is Black with Parchment interior. 389 Tri Power 4 speed 3:55 posi and original.

[tom406]

Pre GTO ‘62 Tempest on its tip-toes 8-)

[tom406]

John DeLorean

[Keith Seymore]

Pre GTO ‘62 Tempest on its tip-toes 8-)

Yeow!

I needed to scoot my Lemans convertible over one day, so I decided to just stick the floor jack under the diff and jack it up enough to put the car skates under the rear wheels.

Holy cow! I kept lifting and lifting and the wheels never did come up off the ground.

Finally gave up with that idea and ended up lifting it at the knuckles to get this accomplished.

K

[60sStuff]

Gentleman having a smoke next to a ‘64 GTO.

Custom wheel disc with 1’’ whites.
Looks like a nasty crease in the quarter panel.

[60sStuff]

This GTO looks like Montreux Blue, or possibly Tyrol Blue with a Black Cordova top.
Parchment interior with optional headrest buckets.
Deluxe wheel disc with Redline tires.

[67since67]

This GTO looks like Montreux Blue, or possibly Tyrol Blue with a Black Cordova top.
Parchment interior with optional headrest buckets.
Deluxe wheel disc with Redline tires.

Love those early, '67 MY only, Firestone F70's with the stripe out near the tread!

[olredalert]

Love those early, '67 MY only, Firestone F70's with the stripe out near the tread!

----Yup, so did I, but they were plagued with trouble. They used to crack all the way around the red or white stripe after far too few miles. Firestone had to change the placement of the stripe eventually. That's why they are so hard to find today....Bill S

[60sStuff]

A couple NOS F70-14 in the rafters.
One shows a possible unused spare tire with the jack dents in the rubber.

Two different locations of the Red Line and different identification on the sidewall.

[grantprix]

With its Marina Turquoise painted wheel.

[60sStuff]

Must be Jack’s ‘66.

Love those select few body colored wheels.

[grantprix]

Yes, Sir!

Me too.

[olredalert]

----Don't think I have ever seen one of those Trans Wide Oval Firestones. What did that one come in?....Bill S

[60sStuff]

----Don't think I have ever seen one of those Trans Wide Oval Firestones. What did that one come in?....Bill S

Bill, I have no idea.
I do know that there were Many variations of all the tires used on the 60’s cars regardless of the brand.

[tom406]

The Anderson Pontiac drag fleet with '63 SD Tempests and what looks like a new '64 GTO.

[60sStuff]

Looks like a GTO with RH drive.

[60sStuff]

A 1965 Lemans coupe (post) getting some love.

Looks like this guy may be using a chamois cloth.
The chamois is all we used back in the day when cleaning our cars.

[60sStuff]

Those are some Big W/W.

[Formula455SD]

The Anderson Pontiac drag fleet with '63 SD Tempests and what looks like a new '64 GTO.

Interesting that its being towed by an Oldsmobile.

[grantprix]

Another with rather wide white walls.

[60sStuff]

License plate bracket is positioned wrong on this ‘65 GTO.

[grantprix]

License plate bracket is positioned wrong on this ‘65 GTO.

Instructions? I know what I'm doing! 🙄

[tom406]

Striping

[Keith Seymore]

Striping

A few observations:

Someone from Florida gave me a beautiful clear hardcopy of that photo back in the pre-internet days. It might be ambitious for me to think all the internet versions floating around came from my first post of that photo, but...maybe.

A couple thoughts, I guess, while we are here:

a) Photo taken in the Pontiac Michigan facility, Plant 16. That's were the final prep/polish took place before shipment.

b) You can see he is using a Beugler paint tool and following along the top of a paint fixture attached by vacuum cups. In spite of that there was a lot of variation between assembly plants, in terms of where the stripes started and stopped, and in some facilities the ends of the stripe were "taped" to provide a terminus, whereas in other plants the stripe was left to trail off naturally.

c) You can also see the repair/inspection tickets laying on the top of the dash. Once the item is taken care of the repair person would punch the box with a little hole punch; the punch would have different symbols (hearts, moons, clovers, etc) so that it could be traced back to a specific operator. The location of the tickets is significant, too. They could be placed behind the windshield wipers, smashed in the A pillar vent, or rolled up in the door handle - each location flagging what what repair or prep step was next and where the vehicle should be shuttled.

d) Note that this operation takes place off line. Jobs that are not tied to the assembly line (heavy repair, drivers, material control, etc) are highly coveted in the assembly plant and - since every benefit and job assignment is based purely on seniority - are usually manned by the older personnel. I love the fact that this looks like somebody's grandpa doing this job. I don't love that I am probably older than him now than he was when this photo was taken.

K

[60sStuff]

I’m not sure where these old black & white photos originated from as I’ve had these three pics for decades.

Below is a senior employee applying the single stripe used on the GTO and two other photos showing the dual stripes used on the 2+2.

Note, obviously the outside rear view mirrors (if ordered in ‘65) would not have been installed yet.

Looks like a couple convertible GTO’s waiting their turn.

[60sStuff]

1967 Lemans convertible.

Looks like a Mike Salta plate frame.

Possible radio delete??
I doubt it ^^^^, but no see antenna front or back.

[grantprix]

1967 Lemans convertible.

Looks like a Mike Salta plate frame.

Possible radio delete??
I doubt it ^^^^, but no see antenna front or back.

Sure does look like a Salta frame. I'm guessing the Long Beach location with the black background with white lettering. I played around with the photo to try and read it better.

I agree, likely no radio in this car.

[60sStuff]

Old 60’s dealership with GTO’s and a Firebird.

Cool signs.

[grantprix]

Old 60’s dealership with GTO’s and a Firebird.

Cool signs.

That was in Roseville, I've seen a few of their plate frames over the years.

[60sStuff]

Yes Sir G,

Roseville, Ca. Here are a few of the earlier years.

Missing the B on the service center building.

Looks like Buick next door.

Brand spanking new heavy “High Quality Cars” back then.

[grantprix]

Love all of those neon signs! The smaller ones in the windows are really cool, "Hydra-Matic Drive" & "Strato Streak V8".

[grantprix]

'64 convertible sitting out front of a Rambler dealer. Check out those vintage aftermarket wheel covers!

[grantprix]

Proud owner with his '68. That's a fancy looking front license plate frame.

[olredalert]

'64 convertible sitting out front of a Rambler dealer. Check out those vintage aftermarket wheel covers!

----Used to cringe when I saw a set of those fakes, especially on a car worthy of some real wheels!....Bill S

[grantprix]

----Used to cringe when I saw a set of those fakes, especially on a car worthy of some real wheels!....Bill S

It reminded me of this '66 I looked at buying. The original owner installed something similar on his car when new.

[60sStuff]

Day Two.

Much of these custom asseccory items have become valuable today.
1960’s wall art, if nothing else.

[Jimlt4383]

Goats 🐐

[grantprix]

'66 Tempest getting the full service treatment...

[Jimlt4383]

Gtos

[Keith Seymore]

Gtos

I'd love to have that "M" plate on the 70 Judge for my Chevelle -

K

[60sStuff]

Carousel Red ‘69 Judge.

[Formula455SD]

'67 GTO that I bought when I was 17 for $600 back in 1985. It was a black interior 4 speed with power front disc brakes(4 piston calipers) tach/gauges no console. Car was originally turquoise. California black plates too. I was a dumb kid and sold it for $900... what the hell.. I made a couple hundred on it..

264691

264692

[67since67]

Here is my friend and former employee Nancy with her Mother's brand new HO/HD 3 speed (Odd combo!) '67, sold from Feldman Pontiac in downtown Waterloo. The building is now an Overhead Door franchise, I happened to drive by while it was stripped for re-paint.
Also more recent pix, Nancy is in contact with the current owner in IL.

[67since67]

Paul Newman's GTO in "Slap Shot"

[60sStuff]

Beautiful color (Aquamarine) ‘64 GTO rolling on Red Lines with Deluxe wheel disc.
Looks like maybe a wider F70? tire.

No outside mirror.

[60sStuff]

Standard Hub Cap, or a Dog Dish.

Could come in handy for dog food, or a bowl of cereal when camping.

[grantprix]

Peekaboo trips...

[60sStuff]

Grant,

I’ve had that pic in my files for years and always pause when I see it because it’s fascinating.
Two girls checking it out makes me wonder if they had anything to do with that mangled fender.

At least the 3x2 looks saved.

[Teddy]

I think the picture is fascinating too. But my first reaction was they are joking around making it appear that the GTO and tricycle collided causing all that damage. Either way, great pic and great thread.

[grantprix]

Grant,

I’ve had that pic in my files for years and always pause when I see it because it’s fascinating.
Two girls checking it out makes me wonder if they had anything to do with that mangled fender.

At least the 3x2 looks saved.

I thought one may be the Linda of the body shop.

[60sStuff]

B&W photo of a New ‘65 GTO possibly in the Joshua Tree National Park.

Nice 1 inch whites, remote mirror and correct tail pipe turn down.

[60sStuff]

If only I could travel back in time.

[Jimlt4383]

Gto

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Gto
Are you the current owner of Billy's Goat (69 Judge) ?

[Jimlt4383]

Are you the current owner of Billy's Goat (69 Judge) ?

just a admirer

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Okay , was just checking if maybe you were the owner or restorer.
The Billy Goat Judge survived mostly intact from its race days (original engine long gone).

A man bought it and put it up back in the 70's iirc , and has handed it down to his son.
The son had commissioned a frame off resto and was doing some updates once in a while on PY Pontiac Forum.
But no updates in a pretty good while.

Its going to stay in race car fashion as pictured.
Was originally an early pattern judge - RA3 4spd

[Jimlt4383]

70 judge

[LetsFNgo]

GTO’s look best with straight axles underneath

[Jimlt4383]

2 🐐

[LetsFNgo]

Another cool photo I found.

[Jimlt4383]

2 judges

[Jimlt4383]

Always liked this car

[olredalert]

Always liked this car

----Could have just returned from 42 as the track had a lot of muddy areas at times. Did a substantial amount of business with Knafel over the years. I always worked with the owner as he was such a good guy!....Bill S

[1967 4K]

Keystones on the car, Cragars on the trailer. Very cool 😎.

[grantprix]

From a recent Lost Muscle Cars post...

I'm looking for my grandfathers old '65 GTO he bought brand new. 1965 Pontiac GTO 389 4 barrel 4 speed blue I believe it was a blue interior sold around 1968 in Woodburn, Indiana, I believe VIN 237375P227205

[60sStuff]

Cool photos GB,

I see these options,
Deluxe wheel disc.
1 inch whites.
Radio.
Remote mirror.

Possibly Bluemist Slate with a Black pinstripe.

[60sStuff]

1969 GTO with Ram Air decals on hood along with hood tach, hide-aways, power antenna and rally II wheels.

1969 Lemans convertible with hood tach, power antenna and wire wheel disc being advertised from Turlock, Ca.

Both rolling on the period Red Line tires.

[daveg]

long gone

[60sStuff]

BENNETT PONTIAC

1969 Carousel Red Judge.

[60sStuff]

Two 1966 GTO’s with the Lady’s and their 60’s hair.

Marina Turquoise, White pinstripe with Parchment interior Convertible.
Hey lady, you’re missing a front trim ring.
Wing window grabbing air.

Montero Red Sport Coupe (post), Black pinstripe with Custom Wheel Disc.

[RPOLS3]

Two 1966 GTO’s with the Lady’s and their 60’s hair.

Marina Turquoise, White pinstripe with Parchment interior Convertible.
Hey lady, you’re missing a front trim ring.
Wing window grabbing air.

Montero Red Sport Coupe (post), Black pinstripe with Custom Wheel Disc.


62 Impala in the garage........

[tom406]

Nice pic, looks like a hard running ‘64.

[Keith Seymore]

Nice pic, looks like a hard running ‘64.

Good anecdote, too.

Probably should bump down to B/Stock. He's going to get eaten alive in A/S.

K

[60sStuff]

A couple 1967 GTO’s, both having Deluxe wheel disc and Redlines.

I love that Burgundy with Red interior and a purse to match.
Power antenna also.
Love those dual ‘67 pinstripes.

[LetsFNgo]

Brutus and a couple more straight axle Goats

[60sStuff]

By and Large the favorite year GTO.

This ‘65 is a Sport Coupe (post) that is rolling on 5 spoke aluminum wheels.
No outside rear view mirror.

Slightly raised in front.
I’d bet it’s a 3x2’s 4 spd. meant to terrorize back in the day.

Plus Black & Yellows.

[grantprix]

Saw this one earlier today on Facebook, I thought it was cool.

[Jimlt4383]

Royal bobcat

[Jimlt4383]

Royal bobcat

[turbo69bird]

Stephen Pontiac 68 RAII GTO raced by bill Eckstrom
Pontiac performance division Bristol CT raced a 69 RAIV bird and a 70 RAV bird through 73
Article in Jan 72 Rodder and super stock magazine annoyed GM enough that they pulled some of their. Parts that were at Butch Elkins shop Diamond auto at the time and kicked them Out of the racing program
Although let’s face it after 73 was there really any worth while racing anymore. .
The car was marigold yellow not Mayfair maize as many think. Their signs were bright yellow and marigold matched the sign better.

[Jimlt4383]

1969 judge

[Tenney]

Captain Raymond Clark Stacks ...

[Keith Seymore]

The car was marigold yellow not Mayfair maize as many think. Their signs were bright yellow and marigold matched the sign better.

Was it a "special paint" car?

That would explain the steel front bumper, as endura was not available with special paint.

Or - might have been ordered that way on purpose, as the steel bumper was (presumably) lighter than the endura system.

K

[60sStuff]

Captain Raymond Clark Stacks ...

Tenney,
Cool photo.

Possibly Palmetto Green with white pinstripe.
No outside rear view mirror.
Deluxe steering wheel.
Manual shift with white ball.
Red line tires.