1964 GTO, First Muscle Car?

[Lee Stewart]

The GTO was much more than just an intermediate sized car with a big engine. It was a total package:

• A great name: GTO
• Bucket seats
• Hood treatment
• 389-4V 325HP with 348 HP Tri-Power optional
• Heavy duty suspension
• Chrome accents under the hood
• Hurst shifter standard on 3 and 4 speed manual trans
• Redline tires
• Lots of badges.

All this made the GTO unique and the template for all muscle cars to follow it.