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PublisherCartech, Incorporated

ISBN-101613253206

ISBN-139781613253205

eBay Product ID (ePID)237466787

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Book Title1964 Pontiac Gto : Muscle Cars in Detail No. 8, 1964 Pontiac Gto : Mc in Detail No. 8

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / General

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorDavid Bonaskiewich

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight12.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width8.2 in

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LCCN2016-043402

Number of Volumes1 vol. ,9 Bks. , 1 vol.

Volume NumberBk. 7

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: GM's New Youth Brand Base-Model Tempest Bunkie Knudsen and John DeLorean Inception, Design and Creation of the GTO Royal Pontiac Jim Wangers Chapter 2: A Hot Rod Tempest Tempest Standard Equipment GTO Equipment Package Chapter 3: Engine, Transmission and Rear End 389 Engine Tri-Power Transmissions Hurst Shifter Rear Differential Chapter 4: Suspension and Brakes Suspension Handling Package Wheels and Tires Braking System Chapter 5: Interior and Exterior Interior Exterior Chapter 6: Racing Mickey Thompson Drag Racing Personalities Road Race Competitors Chapter 7: End of an Era Rebirth Value and Collectibility Legacy Appendix I: Production Figures Appendix II: Interior, Exterior and Cordova/Convertible Top Colors Appendix III: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Options List

SynopsisUnder the guidance of Bunkie Knudsen, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and others, Pontiac installed the high-performance 389 V-8 into the nimble and lightweight intermediate-size LeMans chassis. It was a watershed moment for Pontiac; the 1964 GTO delivered astounding performance and created the muscle car blueprint that the Detroit manufacturers followed in the 1960s and 1970s. The 1964 GTO is a landmark car, and this book goes well beyond the glossy overview of other books about this car., Explore what makes the 1964 Pontiac GTO an automotive icon with this thorough look into the trend-setting vehicle's origin, components, racing heritage, legacy, and more. As part of the Muscle Cars In Detail series, this book delivers a comprehensive review of this trend-setting and historic car. By the mid-1960s, the American automotive market was yearning for faster, more responsive, and sportier cars, and a crew of high-performance enthusiasts at Pontiac recognized this. Large V-8s were commonly installed in full-size cars, but performance was hampered by pure chassis weight. Under the guidance of Bunkie Knudsen, John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and others, Pontiac installed the high-performance 389 V-8 into the nimble and lightweight, intermediate-size LeMans chassis. It was a watershed moment for Pontiac; the 1964 GTO delivered astounding performance and created the muscle car blueprint that the Detroit manufacturers followed in the 1960s and 1970s. With a 389 V-8 engine, dual exhaust, and a standard 3-speed or optional 4-speed manual transmission, the GTO supplied extraordinary performance. To harness the power and provide superlative handling, the GTO was fitted with stiffer springs, a limited slip differential, large-diameter front sway bar, and wider wheels. And to give it panache, the GTO was adorned with distinctive badges and hood scoops. The 1964 GTO is a landmark car, and this book goes well beyond the glossy overview in other books. All In Detail series books include an introduction and historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, and an in-depth study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination of where the car is on the market today. Also included is an appendix of paint and option codes, VIN and build-tag decoders, as well as production numbers.

LC Classification NumberTL215.G79B66 2017