i bought a 64 pontiac TRI-POWER GTO --brand new in 64 !!
it was FAST -- wicked fast --
but really horrible --SINGLE brake system and NO traction--
( AM radio )
what car could be more dangerous ? : = NO CAR !!
paid about 2 grand for it-
1964 Pontiac GTO
The famous Grand Turismo Omologata (GTO) was for the first year offered to the public. Available only in 1964 as an option on the 1964 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. GTO optioned Tempest Lemans featured distinctive appearance items in place of standard LeMans features. Standard Engine was a 389 cubic inch with 10.75:1 compression ratio which produced 325 horsepower at 4600 rpm's. Optional you could factory order the same 389 cubic inch motor which produced 348 horsepower at 4600 rpm's.
Standard Equipment included: 389 engine w/1 - 4bbl and 325 horsepower, 3 speed stick with Hurst Shifter, Heavy-duty clutch, heavy-duty springs, shocks, stabilizer bar, special 7.5 x 14 red-line tires (rayon cord whitewalls optional at no extra cost), 14 x 6JK wide-rim wheels, high capacity radiator, declutching fan, high capacity battery, chromed air-cleaner, rocker covers, oil filler cap, bucket seats, standard axle ratio 3.23:1 (3.08, 3.36*, 3.55* to 1 available at no extra cost).
Extra Cost Options: 389 engine w/3 - 2bbl and 348 horsepower (code #809), 3.55:1 axle ratio standard with this engine option/4speed with Hurst shifter (gear ratios 2.56:1, 1.91:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1 and 2.64:1 reverse) 2-speed automatic with 2.20:1 torque converter, Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, (Code #701), 3.90:1, axle ratio available on special order with metallic brake linings, heavy-duty radiator and Safe-T-Track, Handling kit-20:1 quick steering and extra-firm-control heavy-duty shocks (Code #612), high-performance full transistor (breakerless) ignition (Code #671), tachometer (code #452), custom sports steering wheel, exhaust splitters (dealer installed), wire wheel discs (dealer installed), custom wheel discs with spinner and break cooling holes, Console.
You had good taste in cars in those years, a pic of the GTO?
the ford and mopar I just like when I see them in the rearview mirror
it was FAST -- wicked fast --
but really horrible --SINGLE brake system and NO traction--
( AM radio )
what car could be more dangerous ? : = NO CAR !!
paid about 2 grand for it-
1964 Pontiac GTO
The famous Grand Turismo Omologata (GTO) was for the first year offered to the public. Available only in 1964 as an option on the 1964 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. GTO optioned Tempest Lemans featured distinctive appearance items in place of standard LeMans features. Standard Engine was a 389 cubic inch with 10.75:1 compression ratio which produced 325 horsepower at 4600 rpm's. Optional you could factory order the same 389 cubic inch motor which produced 348 horsepower at 4600 rpm's.
Standard Equipment included: 389 engine w/1 - 4bbl and 325 horsepower, 3 speed stick with Hurst Shifter, Heavy-duty clutch, heavy-duty springs, shocks, stabilizer bar, special 7.5 x 14 red-line tires (rayon cord whitewalls optional at no extra cost), 14 x 6JK wide-rim wheels, high capacity radiator, declutching fan, high capacity battery, chromed air-cleaner, rocker covers, oil filler cap, bucket seats, standard axle ratio 3.23:1 (3.08, 3.36*, 3.55* to 1 available at no extra cost).
Extra Cost Options: 389 engine w/3 - 2bbl and 348 horsepower (code #809), 3.55:1 axle ratio standard with this engine option/4speed with Hurst shifter (gear ratios 2.56:1, 1.91:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1 and 2.64:1 reverse) 2-speed automatic with 2.20:1 torque converter, Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, (Code #701), 3.90:1, axle ratio available on special order with metallic brake linings, heavy-duty radiator and Safe-T-Track, Handling kit-20:1 quick steering and extra-firm-control heavy-duty shocks (Code #612), high-performance full transistor (breakerless) ignition (Code #671), tachometer (code #452), custom sports steering wheel, exhaust splitters (dealer installed), wire wheel discs (dealer installed), custom wheel discs with spinner and break cooling holes, Console.
You had good taste in cars in those years, a pic of the GTO?
the ford and mopar I just like when I see them in the rearview mirror
