{"product_id":"pontiac-gto-collectors-guide-1964-1974-1964-muscle-cars-in-detail-2-book-set","title":"Pontiac GTO: Collector's Guide 1964-1974 \u0026 1964 Muscle Cars In Detail 2 Book Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePontiac GTO Buyer's Guide and 1964 GTO Muscle Car History - 2 Book Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the history, performance, identification, and collector appeal of the legendary Pontiac GTO with this two-book bundle. From the details that help determine authenticity and value to an in-depth examination of the groundbreaking 1964 GTO, these books provide valuable information for Pontiac enthusiasts, collectors, restorers, and prospective buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are researching a classic GTO, evaluating a potential purchase, or learning about the car that helped launch the American muscle car era, this set combines practical reference information with detailed automotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook 1: The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO (Classic Reprint)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic reprint provides essential information for identifying, evaluating, and understanding Pontiac GTO models. Formerly published as The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO, it covers important details that help enthusiasts recognize original features, verify authenticity, and assess collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior styling and interior characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine displacement and specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel systems and transmission configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory colors and identification codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical information and model identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-and-white photographs of vehicles, interiors, and engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn especially useful reference for prospective buyers, collectors, and restorers who want to identify correct components, research vehicle specifications, and make informed purchasing decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook 2: 1964 Pontiac GTO - Muscle Cars In Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Pontiac enthusiast and automotive author Dave Bonaskiewich, this detailed volume examines the revolutionary 1964 Pontiac GTO and its role in establishing the American muscle car formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped under the influence of Pontiac performance leaders including Bunkie Knudsen, John DeLorean, and Bill Collins, the original GTO combined a powerful 389 V-8 with the lighter LeMans chassis. The result was a performance car that helped change the direction of the American automotive industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development and history of the original 1964 Pontiac GTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e389 V-8 engine specifications and performance equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarburetion, exhaust systems, and transmission options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension upgrades, handling, and traction improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior styling, hood scoops, and distinctive GTO badging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory options, marketing, and promotional history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and option codes, VIN and build-tag decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction numbers and collector market information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Muscle Cars In Detail series, this book goes beyond a general historical overview to examine the engineering, equipment, and factory specifications that made the first-year GTO a landmark performance car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy These Books Work Well Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two books complement each other by combining broad GTO identification and buying information with a focused technical and historical examination of the original 1964 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Illustrated Buyer's Guide to the GTO helps readers research specifications, identify original features, and evaluate authenticity and value. 1964 Pontiac GTO - Muscle Cars In Detail provides a deeper understanding of the engineering, factory options, production details, and history behind the car that started the GTO legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they offer a useful reference collection for understanding Pontiac GTO history while researching, buying, collecting, or restoring these iconic American muscle cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Bundle Is Ideal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePontiac GTO owners and enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic muscle car collectors and prospective buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1964 Pontiac GTO owners and restorers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive historians and Pontiac performance enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone researching GTO identification, originality, specifications, and value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo complementary Pontiac GTO reference books in one convenient bundle, covering the history, performance, identification, and collector details of one of America's most influential muscle cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179683930392,"sku":"KITB05305\/B05376","price":49.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/pontiac-gto-1964-1974-collectors-guide-1964-muscle-cars-two-book-set.jpg?v=1794172523","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/products\/pontiac-gto-collectors-guide-1964-1974-1964-muscle-cars-in-detail-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}