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The larger body Tempest was introduced in 1964. Ad man, Jim Wangers, came up with the idea of offering a package option consisting of a floor shift, 389 big V8, quick steering, stiffer suspension, dual exhaust, premium tires, GTO badge, chrome accents, and the GTO was launched. The engineers of the GTO were John DeLorean and Pete Estes. The GTO was the first midsize production car to use a big V8 motor; some say it was the 'godfather of the Muscle Car'. This GTO has a 360 hp, 400 cubic-inch engine, 4-speed, and factory headers.
The owner's brother purchased this car from its original owner with the intention of restoring it. His life was cut short and the current owner restored the GTO that they both loved, over a 25 year period. | |
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