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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 676
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Road & Track
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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 676
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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 676
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Pontiac Performance 1960-1974
Author: Donald Keefe
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613257775
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
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 performance. “Race on Sunday; sell on Monday” was Knudsen’s philosophy. Although the idea of Pontiac getting into racing was far-fetched in 1956, Knudsen had a plan. In 1957, Pontiac released the Bonneville, which was a limited-edition, fuel-injected, high-performance convertible that was aimed directly at the burgeoning enthusiast market. Knudsen skillfully crafted a new youthful persona for Pontiac, and the sales began to climb. Pontiac’s Super Duty factory-built drag cars produced an amazing line of winners. The performance mentality was clearly working, as Pontiac sales jumped to third place among the manufacturers—behind only Chevrolet and Ford. After GM ceased all racing activities in 1963, Pontiac hardly missed a beat. In 1964, the GTO was released, and a new market segment (the muscle car) was born, which sent the competition back to the drawing boards. In addition, Pontiac continued to create iconic muscle cars, including the 2+2, the Ram-Air GTO and Firebird, the Trans Am, the Judge, and the Firebird Formula. Re-live Pontiac’s golden era with Pontiac Performance 1960–1974: The Era of the Super Duty, H.O., & Ram Air Drag & Muscle Cars!
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613257775
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
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 performance. “Race on Sunday; sell on Monday” was Knudsen’s philosophy. Although the idea of Pontiac getting into racing was far-fetched in 1956, Knudsen had a plan. In 1957, Pontiac released the Bonneville, which was a limited-edition, fuel-injected, high-performance convertible that was aimed directly at the burgeoning enthusiast market. Knudsen skillfully crafted a new youthful persona for Pontiac, and the sales began to climb. Pontiac’s Super Duty factory-built drag cars produced an amazing line of winners. The performance mentality was clearly working, as Pontiac sales jumped to third place among the manufacturers—behind only Chevrolet and Ford. After GM ceased all racing activities in 1963, Pontiac hardly missed a beat. In 1964, the GTO was released, and a new market segment (the muscle car) was born, which sent the competition back to the drawing boards. In addition, Pontiac continued to create iconic muscle cars, including the 2+2, the Ram-Air GTO and Firebird, the Trans Am, the Judge, and the Firebird Formula. Re-live Pontiac’s golden era with Pontiac Performance 1960–1974: The Era of the Super Duty, H.O., & Ram Air Drag & Muscle Cars!
Road and Track
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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
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Cars & Parts
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
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Road and Track on Pontiac, 1960-83
Author: R. M. Clarke
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ISBN: 9780946489602
Category : Pontiac automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reprinted articles from Road & Track cover road tests, comparisons, and technical analysis of the Tempest, GTO, Le Mans OHC Sprint, Firebird, Fitch Trans-Am, Silverbird, Type K, Turbo Convertible, Petty Grand National, 6000STE, Grand Am CA, Bonneville, and Fiero.
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ISBN: 9780946489602
Category : Pontiac automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Reprinted articles from Road & Track cover road tests, comparisons, and technical analysis of the Tempest, GTO, Le Mans OHC Sprint, Firebird, Fitch Trans-Am, Silverbird, Type K, Turbo Convertible, Petty Grand National, 6000STE, Grand Am CA, Bonneville, and Fiero.
Car and Driver
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Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 994
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Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 994
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Whitaker's Books in Print
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Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2954
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Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2954
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British Car Advertising of the 1960s
Author: Heon Stevenson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476611300
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
During the 1960s, the automobile finally secured its position as an indispensable component of daily life in Britain. Car ownership more than doubled from approximately one car for every 10 people in 1960 to one car for every 4.8 people by 1970. Consumers no longer asked "Do we need a car?" but "What car shall we have?" This well-illustrated history analyzes how both domestic car manufacturers and importers advertised their products in this growing market, identifying trends and themes. Over 180 advertisement illustrations are included.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476611300
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
During the 1960s, the automobile finally secured its position as an indispensable component of daily life in Britain. Car ownership more than doubled from approximately one car for every 10 people in 1960 to one car for every 4.8 people by 1970. Consumers no longer asked "Do we need a car?" but "What car shall we have?" This well-illustrated history analyzes how both domestic car manufacturers and importers advertised their products in this growing market, identifying trends and themes. Over 180 advertisement illustrations are included.
Forthcoming Books
Author: Rose Arny
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3088
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3088
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Airman's Guide
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Languages : en
Pages : 2052
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Languages : en
Pages : 2052
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