1964 Pontiac GTO Coupe

1964 Pontiac GTO Coupe, finished in white with a blue interior.

• This GTO’s factory-fitted transmission has been replaced by a Tremec 5-speed manual, according to the selling dealer.
• A partial list of notable currently installed equipment reported by the selling dealer includes 14-inch Cragar wheels, power steering, vinyl upholstery, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel.
• The original GTO is arguably the first true American muscle car. Pontiac wanted to release a more powerful version of the Tempest, but parent company General Motors had a 330-cubic-inch limit on engine displacement in this segment. The rule didn’t apply to option packages, so Pontiac dropped a 389-cubic-inch V8 into the Tempest and offered it at an extra cost. Sales started in 1964, and the GTO was made a standalone model in 1966. The nameplate finally retired in 2006.
• Power comes from a 389-cubic-inch Tri-Power V8, rated at about 330 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.