[rexs73gto]

I think if Paul was still with us he would have changed his mind about them by now. His resto guide was almost 20 years ago now for the first print. But with him gone now it's a mute point. But without a doubt everyone knows which car is my choice. But I stand with my thoughts, the 73 & 74 are the GTO's that all forget including the industry when it comes to parts, but it's slowly changing because there starting to see there are a lot of us out here that love these models......

[GOAT WHORE]

Originally Posted by rexs73gto

I think if Paul was still with us he would have changed his mind about them by now. His resto guide was almost 20 years ago now for the first print. But with him gone now it's a mute point. But without a doubt everyone knows which car is my choice. But I stand with my thoughts, the 73 & 74 are the GTO's that all forget including the industry when it comes to parts, but it's slowly changing because there starting to see there are a lot of us out here that love these models......

I got my first edition in 1985 so try 30 yrs. The first printing did not include 71-72 either buy newer editions include them. Still no 73-74.
Funny how you don't want the 73-74's lumped together but yet you always do. You can see why I did the poll in the same manor.

[rexs73gto]

You must not have read the post as I did state that the 73-4 cars were COMPLETELY different models. I'm not putting them in the same category.I made that very clear. I may have typed them in the same sentence but I didn't say there were the same as your post made it look. So for your clarification the 73 GTO & 74 GTO are not the same models & should be listed as such. Does that look better to you. I'm sure no one else took it that way.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by rexs73gto

AS usual the 73 & 74 were lumped in as one which sucks. The cars are completely different in style & form. I love my 73 GTO & it's my # 1 pick but you fools have the nerve to put 2 cars together that have nothing to do with each other. Why would you put 2 cars that are so much different together. If this is one of those lame rules about harassing the poster then so be it but you that made this pole should be ashamed of yourself by actually calling your self a GTO person & then slamming the 73 & 74 GTO's just like the rest of the industry does. You have every year separate but then you get to the last 2 years & by putting them together you have said that these 2 cars don't matter in the GTO world. How dare you!!!! There are lots of guys & gals that love these cars & you have basically slapped them in the face with your poll. Do you even realize what you've done & how much you have made the people who love there 73 & 74's feel as if there cars don't matter. We who love the 73-4 GTOs get enough of this kind of rejection from the rest of the industry by not having the readily available parts & products that the rest of the GTO community has , but then you come out & do the same thing by your stupid pole. You owe all of us a huge apology for you slighting those who are the real GTO people.

I may be wrong Rex but the reason 73 & 74 are together is that the poll only allows for ten spaces. And since those cars would be the least vote getters....

[Lightfoot]

Crickets................

[kylek350]

Heres a nice article on the '73 GTO at Hemmings. The aftermarket would be there if there were some demand, but with a 1-year design and a production run of 4,806, it's extremely limiting for the parts suppliers. Im sure parts are way more available than to guys restoring '50s Mopars!

[GOAT WHORE]

Originally Posted by rexs73gto

slamming the 73 & 74 GTO's just like the rest of the industry does.

Do you even realize what you've done & how much you have made the people who love there 73 & 74's feel as if there cars don't matter.

We who love the 73-4 GTOs get enough of this kind of rejection from the rest

Originally Posted by rexs73gto

But I stand with my thoughts, the 73 & 74 are the GTO's

You group them together just like everyone else.

[GOAT WHORE]

I am not hating on the 73 I do like them, just not as much as other years. I would not go out looking to buy a 73 but if one found me, well that's a different story.

['ol Pinion head]

Originally Posted by GOAT WHORE

Hey Rex, tell us how you feel about Paul Zazarine's Pontiac GTO restoration guide
Could not help myself.

Gave my early issue of Zazzarine's Restoration Guide to local Pontiac club, that wa over 20 years ago. It just wouldn't cut it for working on '70 models, serious detailing... next to nothing. There was also no '71 or '72 coverage in the early addition, & when the expanded addition came out, guess it might have been of help if one was building a driver '71 or '72.

[PonchoV8]

I went with the 69.

[PonchoV8]

Originally Posted by rexs73gto

AS usual the 73 & 74 were lumped in as one which sucks. The cars are completely different in style & form. I love my 73 GTO & it's my # 1 pick but you fools have the nerve to put 2 cars together that have nothing to do with each other.

Now was there really a collaboration of more than one person? Those fools!

Originally Posted by GOAT WHORE

Sure they have something in common, they are both unpopular
Come on Rex its a poll, for fun. Does it make you like your car any less just because other people don't appreciate as much as you? Of course not, you still love it the same.
The two get lumped together by default.
Never meant to piss people off but not against having some fun with it either

Maybe the proper poll would be: Would you rather have a 1973 Chevelle Laguna S3 454 or a 1973 GTO?

[Captainofiron]

for me 1967 is the best, and 1965 in a close second

[JLHarper]

One of many "best liked" Polls from the Ultimate GTO Site (this one from 05) showing a 1000 polled results.

Dozens of polls....looks close on a few like 69 and 70.

http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/pollp...eek=52&year=05


Poll Question #20 (from 2005): Which year of GTO is your favorite?

1000 responses collected

1964 6%
1965 13%
1966 11%
1967 20%
1968 9%
1969 19%
1970 13%
1971 3%
1972 2%
1973 1%
1974 1%
2004 3%
2005 0%

[GOAT WHORE]

Hey Rex be glad your not an 05 owner!
Wow 67 over the 66. Not in my book. Tri-power or not, hummmm and not to mention those 66 tail light a no brainer. The 67 grill does rule though.

[JLHarper]

^ G W

I was surprised to see that too....the 67 ranked third.

The GTOAA had one of these in "The Legend" one year based on membership "ownership" (iirc not "like") and 68 was waaay down near the bottom.

I couldn't find it online, its in one of the magazine editions....maybe someone has it handy.

Thought that was strange though.

I had a 68 vert at the time and since it was the change over year, and Motor Trend Mag Car of The Year, with the new polymer front endura bumper....all that hype with the sledge hammer in the commercial and print ads.....thought the 68s would have been much more popular with members.

Still comes down to who's responding I guess....

[PonchoV8]

Do most people like the 68 tail lights in the bumper? I see/hear a lot of people say so. To me the 69 is better. It invokes a look of forward motion; aggressiveness . The 68 bumper looks like it dumped something in the back of it's pants.

[GOAT WHORE]

Poncho, to me its the tail lights, dash, vent windows and front wrap around turn signals compared to the 69. 68 is my 2nd least favorite right in front of 74.

[6 Grrrs]

1966 was everybody's favorite according to production numbers

[uforacing]

Well I own a 72 but had to vote for the 65. My order of preference and sure to bring some debate..... I have owned 8 GTO's over the years. I miss my 65 vert.

65
70
72
64
69
71
73
68
67
66
74

[kylek350]

Woah, Tod, awesome '66!