Download or read book Classic GTOs written by Claire Romaine and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The GTO is one of the fastest automobiles ever created. Many people have heard of it, but they likely don't know those three letters have been on several car brands, including Ferraris, Mitsubishis, and Pontiacs, and even some motorcycles. Readers will love learning about the history and evolution of impressive GTOs through the dazzling photographs of this carefully researched book. They'll also find the thought-provoking information helpful in gaining a greater understanding of the engineering of vehicles.
Download or read book Milt Schornack and the Royal Bobcat GTOs written by Keith J. MacDonald and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2005-12-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original muscle car, the Royal Bobcat GTO was the baby of a burgeoning Detroit subculture, one not sanctioned by the big automakers of the early 1960s. In a post-World War II America hungry for chrome, flash and speed, Royal Pontiac in Royal Oak, Michigan, modified and sold its souped-up versions of GTOs to customers, and in the process created a demand for custom street racers in America. Founded by Ace Wilson, the Royal name became synonymous with speed. This book outlines the history of the Royal Bobcat GTO, from the people--including Milt Schornack, the mechanic who raced for Royal Pontiac and was responsible for the custom Bobcats--to the fabled midnight test runs on northern Detroit's famous Woodward Avenue. Fourteen chapters, illustrated with 25 photographs of vintage GTOs, the infamous Car & Driver road test photos against a Ferrari GTO, and more, chronicle the history of a car that changed the focus of the Detroit auto industry for the next decade. Former editor-in-chief of Hot Rod Magazine Ro McGonegal contributes a foreword.
Download or read book GTOs written by Heather Moore Niver and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history and design of the GTO.
Download or read book Classic American Cars written by Craig Cheetham and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the turn of the twentieth century through to the present day, the book traces the development of the automobile, reflecting the social change it both brought, and reflected.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO written by Tom Glatch and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO gives you a year-by-year, model-by-model exploration of the world's first muscle car, all in full color photography, most of which has never been published. When Pontiac created the original muscle car—the GTO—it reshaped the automotive world like a four-inch piston going through a three-inch cylinder bore. Everything changed the moment John Zachery DeLorean and his crew of hot-rodding miscreants bolted a big engine into a smaller car and created the 1964 GTO. Make no mistake: DeLorean and his partners in crime were genuine outlaws. The GTO broke so many of General Motors' corporate rules that the people responsible should have been fired. And they would have been, except the car was a hit. The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO explores every iteration of the first car created specifically for baby boomers. With rare photography from the archives of Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines, this book is the complete resource for fans of of the world’s first muscle car.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO written by Tom Glatch and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO gives you a year-by-year, model-by-model exploration of the world's first muscle car, all in full color photography, most of which has never been published. When Pontiac created the original muscle car—the GTO—it reshaped the automotive world like a four-inch piston going through a three-inch cylinder bore. Everything changed the moment John Zachery DeLorean and his crew of hot-rodding miscreants bolted a big engine into a smaller car and created the 1964 GTO. Make no mistake: DeLorean and his partners in crime were genuine outlaws. The GTO broke so many of General Motors' corporate rules that the people responsible should have been fired. And they would have been, except the car was a hit. The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO explores every iteration of the first car created specifically for baby boomers. With rare photography from the archives of Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines, this book is the complete resource for fans of of the world’s first muscle car.
Download or read book Classic Chevelles written by Claire Romaine and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A muscle car is a kind of sports car from the 1960s and 1970s. These exciting vehicles were known for high-power and high-performance. The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the most famous, but it was actually a variety of models offered until 1977. In this fascinating, accessible narrative, readers will discover why this car is still remembered fondly. They'll find plenty of fun facts to share with Chevelle owners at future classic car shows.
Download or read book Classic Camaros written by Claire Romaine and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chevrolet Camaro debuted in 1966, becoming an instant classic. This cool car was so popular that after its production retirement the public clamored for its comeback. With this high-velocity volume, readers will learn how the Camaro became renowned and how it has changed over the decades, aided by beautiful, full-color photographs. They'll also pick up some key car vocabulary that every fan of classic cars should know.
Download or read book GTO written by Roger Corea and published by SelectBooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antonio Grimaldi is fraught with desperation. He has only two choices: steal the most valuable Ferrari ever made and spend the rest of his life in prison, or have his wife and seven year old son killed by a vindictive assassin. The story begins with the priceless Ferrari GTO prototype being delivered to Genoa by two valued members of Enzo Ferrari’s inner circle, Antonio Grimaldi and Giancarlo Bandini. The GTO will be placed inside a watertight container aboard the SS Andrea Doria, for shipment to Chinetti Motors, a Ferrari dealership in New York City. But the Italian ocean liner sinks near Nantucket in the North Atlantic in July of 1956. Three generations later, Tommy Grimaldi’s best friend, Mike Bender, decides to spend his inheritance attempting to salvage the GTO. When Tommy learns that the name of the person who delivered the GTO to Genoa was also a “Grimaldi”, he and his good friend, Rebecca Ricci, research Tommy’s heritage. Not only do they learn the shocking truth about Antonio, they also uncover a deadly scheme involving Mike. GTO is an amazing story about courage and the ability to turn adversity into a meaningful and productive life. It is about being strong in the face of a devastating injustice and doing the right thing, no matter how compelling the circumstances are to do otherwise.
Download or read book Collector s Originality Guide Pontiac GTO 1964 1974 written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-12-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collector's Originality Guide: Pontiac GTO 1964-1974 provides a bumper-to-bumper look at every component that makes the GTO a classic, from the distinctive taillights of the 1964 GTO to the Radial Tuned Suspension of the 1974 model. Year by year, component by component, you'll discover a comprehensive and useful guide on factory specifications for restoring, re-energizing, and simply admiring the pride of Pontiac.
Download or read book Gto written by William G. Holder Phillip Kunz and published by . This book was released on with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A salute to America's first muscle car. Great color photography of the cars and coverage of their design, production, performance, and landmark advertising campaign.
Download or read book The Essential Muscle Car written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Muscle Cars pays tribute to the legend and is lavishly illustrated with large format, full-color photographs of all the major models, along with a comprehensive technical specification of each. It is the perfect reference book for everyone interested in America's most interesting performance cars.
Download or read book Classic Chargers written by Claire Romaine and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Dodge Charger was designed to be a racing car with a special HEMI engine heart. Built to rival other muscle cars, it made a splash after its debut in 1966. Amazingly, over a half-century later, it's still a popular car being manufactured today. Young car buffs will love discovering why this automobile has retained its popularity over the years and across several generations of design. Vivid photographs of glossy cars aid in readers' understanding of these vehicles, while intriguing sidebars offer more in-depth knowledge about Chargers and cars in general.
Download or read book 1966 Pontiac GTO written by David Bonaskiewich and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pontiac's GTO is often credited as being the first muscle car. As model year 1966 ended, an astounding 96,946 GTOs traversed Pontiac assembly lines, which set a high-water mark that would cement the GOAT as the most salable muscle car that was produced during the golden age of performance. Author David Bonaskiewich examines this model year in precise detail, taking into account every cosmetic change and optional hardware that warranted this sales boom. The Coke-bottle styling for the remodeled GTO certainly tipped the scales for some consumers. However, as they say, "The devil is in the details." This book delves into those details, showcasing the vast array of optional equipment across its three bodystyles (hardtop, sports coupe, and convertible). Thorough examinations of the drivetrain, interior, suspension, brakes, and wheels and tires are exhaustive, which unveils exactly why the 1966 GTO was the most successful muscle car ever assembled. Tune up those Tri-Power carburetors, turn on your favorite tune, and twist the key with 1966 Pontiac GTO: In Detail!
Download or read book Classic Corvettes written by Claire Romaine and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word "Corvette" is synonymous with "sports car" today. How this make of car became so famous and the changes it has undergone over the years is the intriguing subject of this high-velocity volume, full of enthralling images of Corvettes. This motivating narrative is packed with interesting facts and engineering details that readers will want to explore and share with other classic car fans.
Download or read book Definitive Pontiac GTO Guide written by David Bonaskiewich and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} After a brainstorming session, Pontiac executives and engineers decided to slot a 389-ci V-8 into the intermediate-sized Tempest against GM rules and the GTO was created. Little did they know what a profound impact that decision would make. The GTO would become a sensation and later was recognized as the first muscle car of the 1960s. Visionaries Pete Estes, John DeLorean, and other key Pontiac executives knew the youth market was waiting for a bold, lightweight sporty car. When their staff toyed with the concept of putting the large V-8 in the car, Pontiac executives jumped on the idea to meet that perceived market demand. Pontiac had a high-performance street car that could light up its tires and outperform the vast majority of the cars on the road. It also reshaped Pontiac’s image of a company producing stodgy, lumbering full-size cars into a high-performance youth brand. Pontiac expert and long-time writer David Bonaskiewich delves deep into the GTO model and its history, bringing the equipment and options of this iconic muscle car into full focus. He reveals the hardware under the sheet metal: the V-8 engines, manual and automatic transmissions, rear differentials, interior options, color codes, and so much more. When the GTO was released in 1964, it was offered as a unique performance package to the Tempest, and high-performance enthusiasts stood up and took notice. Examined are the GTO’s 4-barrel 389 with dual exhaust, 3-speed floor shifter, stiffer suspension, limited-slip differential, and heavy-duty cooling system. The 1965 GTO was restyled with more interior room being added, and the renowned 389 Tri-Power engine joined the lineup, cranking out 360 hp. By 1966, the GTO was a runaway success. Pontiac made the GTO its own model, and it featured a sleeker Coke-bottle styling. A convertible joined the hardtop, and a pillared coupe also joined the lineup. The 1967 Pontiac GTO was arguably one of most the superbly styled models ever, with a wide range of engines and high-performance hardware. All of these important upgrades, advancements, and model evolutions are covered in exceptional detail. The GTO stands alone in the annals for muscle car history. Not only did Pontiac create a classic muscle car, it created the muscle car blueprint that other Detroit manufacturers followed in the years to come. A glossy surface overview of this iconic model does not do it justice. If you have been searching for the in-depth, nuts-and-bolts guide to GTO equipment and options, you need look no further. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars written by Kevin Brazendale and published by Advanced Marketing Services. This book was released on 1999 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference features the best models from the greatest manufacturing companies of the world, both past and present. Alphabetized entries include a short history of each manufacturer. Specific models of 600-plus cars are examined in detail and illustrated by color and bandw photos highlighting their unique qualities. The story of each classic car is complemented by performance tables that include information such as maximum speed and power, engine type, and details of transmission, chassis, suspension and brakes. Oversize: 9.5x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
