Featured is a stunning 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible. The year 1970 was the high point for the GTO model line. The car had it all. Superb performance, terrific styling, and character. Unlike the 1964 model, when the Pontiac GTO was an option package for the Tempest LeMans, in 1970 the GTO was a stand alone specific model. The 1970 Pontiac GTO is truly one of the greatest muscle cars from that era.
1970 GTO Styling
The Pontiac GTO was always designed to be a muscle car and was the brainchild of Pontiac engineer and engine specialist Russell Gee along with Pontiac chief engineer John De Lorean. It was De Lorean who came up with the GTO name. When Pontiac created the original GTO it reshaped the automotive world.
Regarding the 1970 model year, the 1970 model year had a new body shape which was much smoother than before. What was changed were the previous angular lines and sharp angles that were changed for curves and soft edges. Its long pony car hood had two vents.
During the period from 1964-1972 Pontiac made certain that the GTO’s styling never became old. Every year during the late 60’s early 70’s Pontiac put out some of the best and most appealing styling of any of the American automakers and the 1970 GTO was one of the best.
GTO’s offered for the 1970 model year were the coupe and convertible. Of significance is that 1970 was the second year in a row that the upscale GTO “Judge” was available.
Like all the serious muscle cars of the golden era, the GTO came standard with a dual exhaust system. The GTO took this one step further by having two chrome exhaust tips off of each main pipe for a total of four exhaust tips.
1970 GTO and the Muscle Car Era
The GTO is a true classic muscle car icon. Most would say that Pontiac started the muscle car craze when they introduced the GTO in 1964. After that the GTO steadily gained in popularity which lasted right through 1972. Things changed in 1973 when the GTO was put aside by Pontiac in favor of the new Trans Am as its performance offering.
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