Look and learn book 1965 gto

These were combined as one book the following year and the look and learn book ran for a total of 23 years, ending with the look and learn book 1986, published in september 1985. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus with this indepth, nuts and bolts guide. Pontiac gto 19641974 provides a bumpertobumper 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. Designed to fit and function exactly as the original, this sturdy and. I kept that car for two years and then a friend of mine mentioned he was selling his car to buy a new one. The 389 v8 was superseded by an enlarged 400 cubicinch mill in 1967. My lemans came factory with the gto tailight bezels, bucket seats, passenger side grab handle, floor center console with a 4 speed muncie, and. Pontiac gto for sale pontiac gto classifieds classic cars. When pontiac created the original muscle carthe gto it reshaped the automotive world like a fourinch piston going through a threeinch cylinder bore. What we have here today is an extremely nice clean example of a 1965 pontiac gto hardtop. Look and learn is a londonbased picture library specialising in historical pictures and vintage imagery. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina.

The 19641965 pontiac gto had the heart of a hot rod. The 19641965 pontiac gto proved worthy of its name in decisive fashion. Also shows a maglook wheel cover that looks sharp and the full wheel disc that was a step up from the standard soup bowl hubcaps. The ferrari 250 gto is a gt car produced by ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into the fias group 3 grand touring car category. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs.

In the early part of 1979, ray guarino found a donor ram air pontiac motor to fit into his 1965 gto project car. The vin 237375b120537 decodes as 2 pontiac, 37 gto lemans. Two books were produced for its first year, the look and learn book for boys and the look and learn book for girls, both published in 1962. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.

Smooth look, black, 150 amp, 12v, gm 12si, vbelt pulley, high volume fan, each. The initials denoted gran turismo omologato, italian for a racingapproved production grand touring car. Special camshaft and lifters, cylinder heads from the potent 421 h. 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 the first muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. This gto is equipped with the hottest engine available in the 65 gto. I have had several so the only way to tell is get that vin number to phs and let that determine it i have heard that a 5n on the data plate from the firewall is a code that determines gto option as well but i would not trust that. We dont think many people know they stand for the italian gran turismo omologato, but were sure that everyone now understands gto as meaning a hot car built by pontiac.

Gauge how the classic car market is performing overall. Same holds true todaythis car will turn heads whereever it goes. Again for 1965 the gto was an option available on the tempest lemans models of pontiac. They could charge more as a seperate model over an option. Called battle for trigan city in the hamlyn reprint book. Visually examine the block and look for any cracks or damage in the casting. The gto association of americas mission is to preserve and promote the pontiac gto and offer enthusiasts. The 1964 1965 pontiac gto was a great idea just waiting to be born. In 1966 was the 1st year to be a seperate gto model, but was called a tempest gto in pontiac codes. Look for any carbon deposits between the block and the head because that could indicate a head gasket failure. Tengss 8 x 12 metal sign do not touch my pontiac gto vintage look. Save up to 55% on huge clearance deals on hundreds of items. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus with this indepth, nutsandbolts guide. Keep your pride and joy running in tiptop shape with this premium product from lectric limited.

The 1965 gto was marked by stacked headlights and a single hood scoop in place of the dual units seen in 1964. Browse our many pictures to see this stunning machine in all its glory. For 1965, power in standard trim is up 10 hp, length has increased 3. Learn if popular market sectors are slowing down, heating up or verging on a bubble with these industryleading indicators. My lemans came factory with the gto tailight bezels, bucket seats, passenger side grab handle, floor center console with a 4 speed muncie, and a special order 3894bbl engine. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 22 2006 gto models nationwide. Year by year, component by component, youll discover a comprehensive and useful guide on factory specifications for restoring, reenergizing, and simply. This realdeal 1966 pontiac gto is fresh from a frameoff restoration.

The pontiac gto is a legend in the muscle car era for raw visceral power. Pontiac expert and longtime writer david bonaskiewich reveals the hardware under the sheet metal. Book, how to rebuild and modify the gm turbo 350 transmissions. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Gto stands for gran turismo omologato, italian for. How exactly understanding gto theory does this however is more complex and often very misunderstood so i want to directly state the core values of learning gto strategy and dispel some of. Both 1966s base 389 and 1967s 400 were rated at 335 horsepower. How do i identify of a real gto 64 or 65 since there is a. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. To top it off, wangers brazenly borrowed gto from a recent ferrari. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.

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. Apr 25, 2016 this board is dedicated to the 1965 gto. Price new from used from hardcover, 1965 please retry. Black lineart image of 1965 pontiac gto in frontal 34 view. Although bizzarrini is usually credited as the designer of the 250 gto, he and most other ferrari engineers were fired in 1962 due to a dispute with enzo ferrari. For 66 gto a source book also shows a castiron brake drum with intergral hub, similar to the 8 lugs popular on full size pontiacs, that never made it to production. Apr 16, 2015 this 389 tripower from a 1965 gto is ready to be disassembled and rebuilt. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The 250 in its name denotes the displacement in cubic centimeters of each of its cylinders. The most noticeable part of this years restyling is that the two false airscoops on the hood are gone, replaced by one of the same. Find 1965 pontiac gtos for sale on oodle classifieds. The 250 gto was designed to compete in group 3 gt racing, where its rivals would include the shelby cobra, jaguar etype and aston martin dp214.

Besides the gills and the emblem on the driver grill, the only real difference is the hood scoops. Front grills, rear fender sides and trunk were now marked with bold gto letters. This 1970 pontiac gto 455 ho convertible for sale has a 455c. Learn more about this cars powerful performance features on the next page. The core answer is simple very simple, to win more money. The complete book of pontiac gto gives you a yearbyyear, modelbymodel exploration of the worlds first muscle car, all in full color photography, most of which has never been published. How exactly understanding gto theory does this however is more complex and often very misunderstood so i want to directly state the core values of learning gto strategy and dispel some of the misinformation that is out there. See more ideas about 1965 gto, gto and pontiac gto. This numbers matching 1964 pontiac gto convertible is truly one of the last of its kind. Details about 1965 pontiac tempest lemans and gto shop manual 65 repair service book.

The featured gto is a 70, the one in the video is a 69. Up for sale is this beautiful 1965 pontiac gto hardtop coupe. I have had several so the only way to tell is get that vin number to phs and let that determine it i have heard that a 5n on the data plate from the firewall is a code that determines gto option as well but i. It was quickly treated to a camshaft from nunzis automotive the pontiac guru in the east coast, a set of hooker threetube headers, a holley mechanicalsecondary spreadbore carburetor and a recurved distributor. Low and behold this car just happened to be a 1965 gto with the 389 tripower set up and a four speed. That it happened at pontiac speaks volumes about the divisions marketing savvy in the 60s, as well as its ability to zoom in on public taste. How do i identify of a real gto 64 or 65 since there is a 37. See more ideas about 1965 gto, gto and 1965 pontiac gto.

Uring all the time we were testing the tempest gto, not one person we met asked us what those three letters meant. Every model since 1964 complete book series by tom glatch and bob lutz nov 6, 2018. The gto popularity had been growing and pontiac immediately started to add unique identifiers to gto equipped cars. This 389 tripower from a 1965 gto is ready to be disassembled and rebuilt. Electrical guide april 17, 2015 by pontiac diy the wiring systems of the 1964 1974 pontiac gtos are probably closer in complexity to a model t ford than anything currently in showrooms. The first generation of the gto was a muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. Butler performance pontiac 2786 highway 43 n, lawrenceburg, tennessee 38464 rated 4. It is a member of bapla the british association of picture libraries and agencies the core of the picture library derives from our ownership of the of some 30,000 outstanding illustrations that appeared in sixteen classic childrens illustrated magazines. It was powered by ferraris tipo 16862 colombo v12 engine. Buy look and learn magazines and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The development of the 250 gto was headed by chief engineer giotto bizzarrini.