Pontiac Performance 1960-1974
the era of the super duty, h.o., & ram air drag & muscle cars
$75.46
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2024
Summary
Title: Pontiac Performance: The Golden Age of Super Duty, Ram Air, and Muscle Car Domination (1960-1974)
In an era before corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) requirements and emissions standards, a pioneering General Motors executive was tasked with taking over a dying division and returning it to profitability. In June 1956, Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudsen became the general manager of the Pontiac Motor Division. He injected the stodgy, boring product line with a large dose of performa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781613257777 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1613257775 |
| Author: | Don Keefe |
| Publisher: | CarTech Inc |
| Imprint: | CarTech Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Anyone into performance Ponchos–and isn’t that everyone? –needs a copy.”– “Old Cars Weekly” (5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)“Drag racing enthusiasts will find the book informative while Pontiac enthusiasts–especially those who follow and collect the cars of the marque’s performance era–will be pleased to add this fourth Don Keefe-written Pontiac-oriented title to their libraries.”–Helen V. Hutchings “SpeedReaders.info” (4/23/2025 12:00:00 AM)“Keefe’s insight into the last true high-performance engine of the era, the 455 Super Duty, is not only informative, but will shatter a legend or two along the way.”–Jim Campisano “Street Muscle Magazine” (3/20/2025 12:00:00 AM)
About The Author
Don Keefe
With 35-plus years as an automotive journalist and historian, Don Keefe has become a respected authority regarding Pontiac and General Motors history. He has written the book that is the gold standard for GTO restoration, How to Restore Your Pontiac GTO: 1964-1974, as well as Pontiac Concept & Show Cars. In addition, Keefe has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2017 International Automotive Media Competition Silver Award and two 2018 Automotive Heritage awards.
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