The gto was one of the lucky few muscle cars that got a chance to be reborn in the 21 st century. Determine the proper part numbers with this detailed, accurate, yearbyyear guide showing you the right way to do a fullscale restoration. Pontiac gto for 1972 was no longer a separate model it became an option for the le mans. This is not a coffee table conversation book it is a restorers book.
The pontiac gto is an automobile that was manufactured by american automobile manufacturer pontiac from the 1964 to 1974 model years, and by gms subsidiary holden in australia from the 2004 to 2006 model years the first generation of the gto was a muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. A fresh new body design for the pontiac lemans came in 1970 and the series also ushered in a new topofline sport edition. The first generation gto was a muscle car of the 1960s and 1970s era. I have not even received my book yet but i can tell from the snippets available online i will love it.
Pontiac s great one by darwin holmstrom photos by david newhardt is an excellent read. Pontiac gto for sale in uk 42 secondhand pontiac gtos. Mechanically the car is strong and will provide its new owner many miles and summers of enjoyment. The final production numbers of the 2006 pontiac gto amounted to,948 cars, an increase from 11,069 cars from the previous model year. In fact, pontiac even dropped their ohc sixes and simply used chevrolet ohv sixes for those few customers who wanted a six in their lemans. This vehicle has a 2 door coupe body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. It compared the past thirty years of data with the scenarios laid out in the 1972 book and found that changes in industrial production. Aug 30, 2019 the pontiac gto is regarded as the first muscle car ever build, being manufactured until 2006 although the production was stopped between 1974 and 2004. This updated second edition now includes additional gto models from 1971 and 1972. Apr 18, 2015 the 1974 gto used a front suspension system that was similar in design to the 19671969 firebird, which shared the same basic floorpan and firewall. Although there were muscle cars introduced earlier than the gto, the pontiac gto is considered by. Explore what makes the 1964 pontiac gto an automotive.
Pontiac gto with reservoir 1972, power steering pump by lares. These are coupled to her 355 12 bolt posi rear end. Purchase used 1972 pontiac gto fully restored in baltimore. The last pontiac gto, which was also the very last monarobased coupe produced, came off the assembly line in australia on june 14, 2006. The gto went back to being an option package rather than a standalone model, and the judge was discontinued, as was the gto convertible. Up for sale is my stunning 1972 pontiac gto leman, spent a fortune but other interests mean i rarely use it, nearly brand new. Jul 19, 2012 he came face to grille with a red 1972 pontiac gto. Do 70s and earlier gto s fetch for more than 71 and above. Make offer ertl american muscle 1969 pontiac gto the judge 1. Search preowned 1972 pontiac gto listings to find the best local deals. Lares is proud to be the supplier of steering components to many of the finest auto parts stores across the country.
The earths interlocking resources the global system of nature in which we all live probably cannot support present. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 by paul zazarine, 1995, motorbooks international edition, in english 2nd ed. By 1972, the huge 455 pontiac v8 could produce no more than 300 hp and the muscle car era was all but dead. This kit features detailed steering wheel and dashboard, chrome plated parts, complete suspension with shocks, full exhaust, opening hood, and interior with textured seats. Jan 14, 20 this was especially important for convertible buyers since pontiac dropped the convertible option on the gto for 1972. Auction results and sales data for 1972 pontiac lemans.
If you are fortunate enough to be restoring one of the 1964 1972 pontiac muscle cars, you understand the importance and challenge of finding interchangeable mechanical parts. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree v 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. I have a 1972 pontiac lemans gt with a 4004bbl, dual exhaust this was was ordered with a th400 automatic transmission and from all my research it makes it 1 in 216. For 1972, pontiac moved the chrome tipped exhaust outlets to under the rear quarter panels directly behind the rear tires with two tips on each side of the car. He came face to grille with a red 1972 pontiac gto. Pontiac gto restoration guide 19641972 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Total production for all three years amounted to 40,808 vehicles. It is very technical and has lots of illustrations and the oem part numbers and points out the differences by year. Ertl pontiac contemporary manufacture diecast cars. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book very readable and compelling.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I am still in the restoration stage with a complete engine overhaul and trans overhaul last year. Vintage newspaper clipping of unique race involving a gto recently rediscovered. Hagerty classic cars celebrates the 50th anniversary of the pontiac gto. The pontiac gto is an automobile that was built by american company pontiac in generations from 1964 to 1974 model years, and by gms subsidiary holden in. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1972 pontiac gto. Pontiac gto year identification 6474 for a long time i had trouble identifying the year of gtos newer than 1967. The 1972 pontiac gto beige cordova top was replaced and is in really good shape. Lloyds auto liturature available for 1972, pontiac, all. Red 1972 pontiac gtos for sale used on oodle classifieds. The pictures show the options phs and all of the correct 455ho parts. While the pillar coupe the basic option came with rubber mats the deluxe hard top coupe style came with carpet. Used 1972 pontiac gto for sale with photos cargurus.
For the years 2004, 2005 and 2006, pontiac brought back the muscle car legend. That system was in turn similar to what was used on the 1964 1972 gto, in terms of control arm design and basic dimensions. Published in the united states of america in 1972 by universe books. Being a mopar guy with a side interest in pontiacs gto, i dint expect much more than good photos from this large size soft covered book. With ls1 technology, interior space and roomy comfort just like the old gto, the new gto is a great tribute to what the pontiac gto was and is all about. Any of the lemans cars from this era are highly collectible, whether or not they are cloned gtos. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 1964 1972 motorbooks workshop. The 1972 book limits to growth, which predicted our civilisation would probably collapse some time this century, has been criticised as. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 1995 edition. The pontiac gto is regarded as the first muscle car ever build, being manufactured until 2006 although the production was stopped between 1974. Also included with this mpc kit are full color waterslide decals for that extra bit of realism. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks. Jan 29, 2018 the pontiac gto is an automobile that was built by american company pontiac in generations from 1964 to 1974 model years, and by gms subsidiary holden in australia from 2004 to 2006.
This is the car that launched the muscle car era and gave the b. Al leibys 1972 cameo ivory 1968 gto, featured on the july 2019 issue cover, is one of the rarest of its type, being one of only 240 ycodedporthead, 455 cid, 250 sae net hp, 375 poundfeet of torquebuilt. Pontiac gto, pontiac lemans, pontiac tempest, the best source for gto books, gto parts, gto pictures, gto links,production numbers and vin decoder 1972 pontiac gto production figures and specifications. Since the article in nature more than half of a century. There were few differences on the 1967 gto from the previous year. If you are fortunate enough to be restoring one of the 19641972 pontiac muscle cars, you understand the importance and challenge of finding interchangeable mechanical parts. Find red 1972 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds.
Cosmetically, a 72 gto does not differ much from a 71. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks workshop. Pontiac history and ads pontiac oakland club international. I joined the faculty of washington state university in 1972 with a joint. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 1964 1972 motorbooks workshop zazarine, paul on. Catching up with pontiac designer pontiacoakland club. Find out how much a 1972 pontiac lemans is worth and pontiac lemans used car prices. The gto judge was discontinued along with the convertibles. On december 19, 1968 pontiac announced the forthcoming appearance of a onestep further high performance option called the gto judge. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Pontiac gto year identification 6474 american torque. Worst model year 2005 worst category electrical problems. And unique to the 1972 model year, the gto received air extractors on the.
It has an output of 200 bhp 203 ps149 kw of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 400 n. Gto holds 40,000 miles with a 400 cu engine and 400 turbo automatic transmission. Over 1,000 photos, part numbers, codes and color charts from original factory literature point out what goes where, what parts are good or. It wasnt the fastest, the most powerful or the most outrageous muscle car, but pontiacs gto remains at the very top of the muscle car pantheon because it was the first. It compared the past thirty years of data with the scenarios laid out in the 1972 book and found that changes in industrial. Very rare phs documented pontiac gto hard top the car was purchased back in and still had original orange paint and black vinyl top and was rust. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and vehi. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 paul zazarine. Find the best deals for used pontiac lemans sport convertible. Ertl pontiac contemporary manufacture diecast cars for. Thus the enviro nment al limits to economic gro wth manif est themselves as eit her. Im looking online through ebay and craigslist and i notice that the value of the gto starts decreasing after 1970. Very rare phs documented pontiac gto hard top the car was purchased back in and. Although there were earlier muscle cars, the pontiac gto is considered by some to have started the trend with all four.
Being a mopar guy with a side interest in pontiac s gto, i dint expect much more than good photos from this large size soft covered book. It was the same type of setup that was first seen on the 1964 gto. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 by paul zazarine. He whipped out his cell phone and called his wife to say, im looking at a red 1972 pontiac gto like the one you used to have. Winner of the moto award for best technical book of 1985, the gto restoration guide contains thousands of part numbers and hundreds of photos and exploded views to illustrate exactly how a gto should be restored. Get the best deals on ertl pontiac contemporary manufacture diecast cars when you shop the largest online selection at. That system was in turn similar to what was used on the 19641972 gto, in terms of control arm design and basic dimensions. Pontiac gto, pontiac lemans, pontiac tempest, the best source for gto books, gto parts, gto pictures, gto links,production numbers and vin decoder. Jul 30, 2014 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Posted in pontiac history and ads on march 19, 2010 by pontiacoaklandclub from john gunnells book 75 years of pontiac oakland pmd achieved fifth slot in the production race trailing chevrolet, ford and oldsmobile margins and plymouth only by a hair.
Pontiac lemans used pontiac lemans sport convertible. The only way to get a gto convertible for 1972 was to order a lemans convertible and equip the convertible with the gtos front endura bumper, hood, and air extractors. The 1974 gto used a front suspension system that was similar in design to the 19671969 firebird, which shared the same basic floorpan and firewall. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Ertl pontiac contemporary manufacture diecast cars for sale. Thus the enviro nment al limits to economic gro wth manif est themselves as either. This 1972 pontiac lemans gto has her original 455 ho matching numbers engine with 4 speed m22 muncie transmission. Strategic and international studies in washingto n, explains. Jul, 2018 the first generation gto was a muscle car of the 1960s and 1970s era. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 6. Most notable were the twin pin stripes along the upper beltline and body side accent moldings were slightly revised. The largest change was in the engine options and power ratings.
The second part of the book examines operational aspects of ports. Sometimes called an operating manual, it acquaints the owner with the operating controls of the vehicle and recommends certain maintenance and minor service procedures. Free full text repub, erasmus university repository. Either one came with cloth and vinyl or all vinyl bench seats with an additional option of read more. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks workshop zazarine, paul on.