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The GTO is credited with starting the Muscle Car Era. 1964 was the first year of the GTO. The offering was repeated in 1965 and in 1966 Tempest GTO became a separate series. There were 6,644 convertibles produced in 1964, with a sticker price between $3,200 and $3,400.
Included with the GTO package were dual exhausts, special GTO nameplates, simulated engine-turned dash panel inserts and dual hood scoops. A heavy-duty three-speed or close-ratio four-speed transmission was optional along with a more powerful Tri-Power engine producing 348 horsepower. The 325-horsepower GTO went from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Pontiac sold 32,450 Tempests with the GTO package during the 1964 model year.
The name 'GTO' was borrowed from Ferrari who had used the name a few years prior with their legendary Ferrari GTO series. GTO meaning Gran Turismo Omologato. The Pontiac GTO continued the production tradition of the GTO name by becoming what is widely accepted as the first Muscle Car. It was the work of John Z. Deloren who put performance components in a Tempest. The GTO option first offered in October of 1963 set the buyer back an additional $295.90. This package included a 389 cubic-inch V8 engine that produced 325 horsepower. There were dual exhausts, a four-barrel Carter AFB carburetor, three-speed manual transmission, a Hurst shifter, heavy-duty clutch and suspension, upgraded tires, twin hood scopes, GTO emblems, and a 3.23:1 rear axle ratio.
The white two-door Pontiac GTO shown with chassis number 824P66350 was drag-raced a few times in 1964 and 1965 in NHRA stock class competition. It has been driven sparingly since then, spending most of its time in a garage. The odometer reads just over 17,000 miles. It is equipped with a 389 Tri-power engine with a four-speed transmission and Hurst wheels. It was auctioned at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch between $75,000-$100,000. That estimate proved to be very inaccurate as the new owner got a bargain at $53,900.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010
Included with the GTO package were dual exhausts, special GTO nameplates, simulated engine-turned dash panel inserts and dual hood scoops. A heavy-duty three-speed or close-ratio four-speed transmission was optional along with a more powerful Tri-Power engine producing 348 horsepower. The 325-horsepower GTO went from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Pontiac sold 32,450 Tempests with the GTO package during the 1964 model year.
The name 'GTO' was borrowed from Ferrari who had used the name a few years prior with their legendary Ferrari GTO series. GTO meaning Gran Turismo Omologato. The Pontiac GTO continued the production tradition of the GTO name by becoming what is widely accepted as the first Muscle Car. It was the work of John Z. Deloren who put performance components in a Tempest. The GTO option first offered in October of 1963 set the buyer back an additional $295.90. This package included a 389 cubic-inch V8 engine that produced 325 horsepower. There were dual exhausts, a four-barrel Carter AFB carburetor, three-speed manual transmission, a Hurst shifter, heavy-duty clutch and suspension, upgraded tires, twin hood scopes, GTO emblems, and a 3.23:1 rear axle ratio.
The white two-door Pontiac GTO shown with chassis number 824P66350 was drag-raced a few times in 1964 and 1965 in NHRA stock class competition. It has been driven sparingly since then, spending most of its time in a garage. The odometer reads just over 17,000 miles. It is equipped with a 389 Tri-power engine with a four-speed transmission and Hurst wheels. It was auctioned at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch between $75,000-$100,000. That estimate proved to be very inaccurate as the new owner got a bargain at $53,900.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010
2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $53,900
1964 Pontiac Tempest Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Pontiac Tempest
(Data based on Model Year 1964 sales)
1964 Pontiac GTO Chassis#: 824p127011 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible Chassis#: 824p265282 Sold for USD$40,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1964 PONTIAC LEMANS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 824P154148 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1964 PONTIAC GTO Chassis#: 824F35757 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1964 PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION Chassis#: 824F30394 Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans | |
1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible Chassis#: 624p237611 Sold for USD$84,700 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Chassis#: 824p079947 Sold for USD$57,200 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible Chassis#: 824f11307 Sold for USD$42,900 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Chassis#: 824f34757 Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1964 PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION Chassis#: 624P47788 Sold for USD$181,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1964 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 824P127011 Sold for USD$42,900 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1964 PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION Chassis#: 824F30394 Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible Sold for USD$63,800 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Sold for USD$52,800 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Custom Chassis#: 824F4887 Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Chassis#: 824B33989 Sold for USD$34,000 2022 GAA : July 2022 | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Chassis#: 824P288600 Sold for USD$36,500 2022 GAA : July 2022 | |
1964 Pontiac Lemans Chassis#: 614B18673 Sold for USD$37,000 2022 GAA : July 2022 |
Pontiac Tempests That Failed To Sell At Auction
1964 Pontiac Tempest's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1964 Pontiac GTO | 824f13607 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
1964 Pontiac GTO | 824p196806 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | ||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2023 Spring Carlisle | ||||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 824M10766 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $35,500 | ||
1964 Pontiac GTO Tribute | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1964 Pontiac GTO Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $40,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible | 2022 Mecum Indy | $37,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $65,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $55,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 824M23995 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $27,500 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $35,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $50,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $34,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $42,500 | |||
1964 PONTIAC GTO | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $42,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | $27,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Chicago | $60,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $29,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | $32,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $43,000 | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $65,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 | |
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $27,000 | |||
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $75,000 | $110,000 | $135,000 | |
1964 Pontiac GTO | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $30,000 |
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