To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History Nov 22, 2024

The Tale of Two Pontiac GTOs

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Pontiac Gto

The Pontiac GTO is a classic American car that was made in the 1960s and 70s. It's famous for being one of the first 'muscle cars,' which means it was designed to be fast and powerful. People talk about it because it represents a fun and exciting time in car history.

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Holden Monaro

The Holden Monaro is a sporty car from Australia that was popular in the 1960s and 2000s. It is known for its performance and is related to the Pontiac GTO.

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Pontiac G8

The Pontiac G8 is a car made by Pontiac that is similar to a car called the Holden Commodore from Australia. It was known for being fast and having a sporty feel.

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The GTO was reborn, brought back, and...

Mm-hmm. Oh, 406.

Yeah, and I wanted to ask Christian, if he knows, but I'm going to ask...

I'm going to ask Cade to answer if he doesn't.

Christian, where was the Pontiac GTO built?

Pontiac mission.

Cade?

Not this one.

This was built in Australia.

It's a rebranded Holden Monero.

Yes. Yes. Oh, yeah, that's right.

Yep. And then that was my...

I read about that.

The G8 is a rebranded Commodore and etc.

Good pull.

Yeah. These guys, man.

Yep.

About this episode

Exploring the history and evolution of the Pontiac GTO, this episode dives into the unique aspects of its rebirth, particularly the Australian-built models. The hosts discuss the GTO's transformation from a classic American muscle car to a rebranded Holden Monaro, highlighting the differences and similarities between the original and modern iterations. Engaging anecdotes and expert insights make for an informative discussion on this iconic vehicle's legacy.

Holden Monaro Pontiac G8 Pontiac GTO

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We play a brief game of automotive trivia with one of our guests from Weber State University's Automotive Technology program about the origins of the original Pontiac GTO and the rebirth with the 2004-2006 version. Listen in to how we stump Christian and his surprise when he learns the true source.

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