The 1964 GTO did more than launch a new trim line, it ignited Detroit’s muscle car era and reshaped American performance culture. Collectors now chase those first-year cars for their blend of raw ...

Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1964 to order the GTO package ended up getting the hardtop. It was the top choice, with 18,422 units of the 32,450 GTOs sold this year, followed by ...