Pontiac GTO

GTO The GTO for 1973 was an option package on the colonnade LeMans, making it one of the heaviest Goats ever produced. Engines available were the 400 CID 4bbl V8 which made 230 hp. Backing this were one of three transmission choices. These were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or 3-speed automatic. The optional engine was […]
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Pontiac Grand Am

    Grand Am Yes, there were Grand Ams before the mid 80s! The Grand Am bowed for 1973 as Pontiac’s attempt at a more European flavor. It shared a platform with the LeMans, but had its own unique urethane nose. The two body styles were 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. The first engines to […]
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Pontiac Ventura

Ventura The Ventura nameplate was around since the 1960s and was thrown on Pontiac’s X-body compact for ’71. Fast forward to ’73, the Ventura was available with a 250 CID 1bbl I6 or a 350 CID 2bbl Pontiac V8. The top engine was a 350 CID 4bbl Pontiac V8, making 175hp. Manual transmission choices were […]
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