Synopses & Reviews
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2004, the Pontiac GTO is a true American automotive milestone. The 1964 GTO packaged several high-performance components-floor shift, performance suspension, 389 V-8 engine, quick steering, and dual exhaust. This book offers the inside story of the long and distinguished history of Pontiac's GTO on the streets and race tracks of America. Author and photographer Steve Statham traces the evolution of the GTO in its first decade, through all models including the Tri-powers, Ram Air models, Royal Bobcats, the Judge, and more.Previous
About the Author
After paying his dues working in a variety of dusty auto parts stores, and then earning a journalism degree from Southwest Texas State University, Steve Statham's career in automotive journalism started with a stint as managing editor at Super Ford magazine. He is currently the editor of Musclecar Enthusiast magazine. Along the way, he has authored and photographed a dozen books on automotive history for MBI Publishing, and contributed articles to dozens of automotive publications. When not writing or editing, Statham tries to find time to take his wife and daughter out cruisin' in his 1968 GTO.