Pontiac GTO: Collector's Guide 1964-1974 & 1966 Muscle Cars In Detail 2 Book Set

Pontiac GTO Buyers Guide and 1966 Pontiac GTO In Detail - 2 Book Bundle

Explore the history, performance, identification, and collector appeal of the legendary Pontiac GTO with this comprehensive two-book bundle. Combining a classic GTO buyer's guide with an in-depth examination of the record-setting 1966 Pontiac GTO, this set provides valuable information for enthusiasts, collectors, restorers, and prospective buyers.

Whether you are researching an original GTO, evaluating a potential purchase, or exploring the engineering and styling that helped define the American muscle car era, these books offer a combination of practical reference information, factory specifications, and automotive history.

Book 1: The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO (Classic Reprint)

This classic reprint of The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO provides essential information for identifying, evaluating, and understanding Pontiac GTO models. Covering key specifications, appearance details, mechanical features, and factory identification information, this reference helps enthusiasts determine originality, authenticity, and collector value.

Topics include:

• Pontiac GTO exterior styling and interior characteristics
• Engine displacement and mechanical specifications
• Fuel systems and transmission configurations
• Factory colors and identification codes
• Historical information and model identification
• Black-and-white photographs of vehicles, interiors, and engines
• Information useful for evaluating authenticity and collector value

An excellent resource for GTO owners, collectors, restorers, and buyers who want to identify original equipment, research factory specifications, and make informed decisions when purchasing or restoring a classic Pontiac.

Book 2: 1966 Pontiac GTO: In Detail

Written by Pontiac historian and automotive author David Bonaskiewich, 1966 Pontiac GTO: In Detail examines one of the most successful and recognizable muscle cars of the 1960s. With an impressive 96,946 units produced for the 1966 model year, the GTO reached its all-time sales peak and established itself as a dominant force in the American performance car market.

The redesigned 1966 GTO introduced distinctive Coke-bottle styling while offering an extensive selection of performance equipment, comfort features, and factory options. This book takes an in-depth look at the engineering, styling, and available equipment that made the 1966 GTO such a remarkable success.

Topics include:

• History and development of the 1966 Pontiac GTO
• Distinctive 1966 styling changes and exterior design
• Hardtop, sports coupe, and convertible body styles
• Engine and drivetrain specifications, including Tri-Power carburetion
• Factory performance equipment and optional hardware
• Interior features, trim, and available options
• Suspension, braking systems, wheels, and tires
• Model-year changes and unique 1966 GTO features
• Production history and the record-setting 1966 sales year

With detailed coverage of the mechanical components, styling features, and factory equipment, this book goes beyond a general historical overview to provide an informative examination of the GTO's most successful production year.

Why These Books Work Well Together

These two books complement each other by combining broad Pontiac GTO identification and buying information with a focused examination of the landmark 1966 model year.

The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO helps readers research vehicle specifications, recognize original features, evaluate authenticity, and understand the details that influence collector value. 1966 Pontiac GTO: In Detail expands on that foundation with an in-depth study of the styling, performance equipment, drivetrain components, and factory options that made the 1966 GTO one of the most celebrated American muscle cars.

Together, they provide a valuable reference collection for researching, identifying, buying, collecting, and restoring classic Pontiac GTOs, with special attention to the record-breaking 1966 model.

Who This Bundle Is Ideal For

• Pontiac GTO owners and enthusiasts
• 1966 Pontiac GTO owners and restorers
• Classic muscle car collectors and prospective buyers
• Automotive historians and Pontiac performance enthusiasts
• Anyone researching GTO originality, factory equipment, and specifications
• Collectors interested in the history of the American muscle car era

Two complementary Pontiac GTO reference books in one convenient bundle, covering essential identification and buying information alongside the history, engineering, styling, and performance details of the legendary 1966 Pontiac GTO.