[MikeNoun]

Great pic! What many people didn't realize was that James Garner did his own driving in that series, as well as driving in one of the all time classic racing movies "Grand Prix". Garner also drove in the Baja series (off road) in a 1970 Oldsmobile 442.

In later years, he was a spokesperson for Oldsmobile. He appeared at the Oldsmobile 100th Celebration in Lansing back in 1997, and seemed to really enjoy being a car guy.

Some more pics: Garner's 70 442, his 68 Corvettes in a showroom, and appearing with the 1979 Trans Am Kammback.

[Pat68HO]

I dig the shoes and high water pants!

[Kurt Zimmerman]

Originally Posted by Pat68HO

I dig the shoes and high water pants!

Those were required apparel for Corvette shopping, as well as the sunglasses they are both wearing!

Kurt

[Steve Barcak]

2 years today I started his thread and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed since to make it as popular as it has become. Hoping the next 2 will be as interesting as well.

[Chris65LeMans]

Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

I was ready to order a pair until I noticed they cost $1,000 in 1963!

[MikeNoun]

Thanks for starting this thread, Steve!

I think I posted this a LONG time ago, perhaps in this thread, but if not, I thought it was appropriate to put it here.

[East]

I seen this car on the way home from work. I do not now what Model it is.

-----Kevin

[gtos4ever]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

Thanks for starting this thread, Steve!

I think I posted this a LONG time ago, perhaps in this thread, but if not, I thought it was appropriate to put it here.

You could build a rail for $7,000 then... and now it costs $5,000 to make one pass with a Top Fueler, if nothing breaks. Progress?!?!

[Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

Fascinating photo. Those look like air ship mooring masts off to the right of that battleship. Anyone know?

[Jeff Hamlin]

Interesting;
I found this color shot of that '65 and always wondered what the story was.
GM/Pontiac promo car of sorts ?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Jeff Hamlin

Interesting;
I found this color shot of that '65 and always wondered what the story was.
GM/Pontiac promo car of sorts ?

I believe so.

Note the Michigan "GM" plate on the car.

K

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by Lightfoot

Fascinating photo. Those look like air ship mooring masts off to the right of that battleship. Anyone know?

Those look too tall to be airship mooring masts. They are more likely military radio transmission towers. Could be an early RADAR array?

BJ

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

Those look too tall to be airship mooring masts. They are more likely military radio transmission towers. Could be an early RADAR array?

BJ

My thoughts as well.

Is that Pearl Harbor?

K

[bird72]

Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

After a few bong hits, Fritz came up with an even better way of monitoring the sound transmissions from the Aliens.

[MikeNoun]

An original pic of a 1968 GTO on the showroom floor. You can just make out the window sticker on the opposite side of the car.

[MikeNoun]

There's a lot to see in this picture of a speed shop. I'm guessing this pic is from the late 1970's, based on the Rocket Racing Wheels and the script used for the Holley Carb banner.

My favorite part? The "Keep On Truckin..." and "Let's Boogie" floor mats.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

An original pic of a 1968 GTO on the showroom floor. You can just make out the window sticker on the opposite side of the car.

Notice the quarterpanel decal placement. I think (if I recall correctly) that it's generally accepted practice nowadays that the 'G' should be about one letter's width (give or take a half inch or so) from the marker light.
BTW, My first '68 still had those same hubcaps and whitewall tires when I bought it in '82.

[Pat68HO]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

An original pic of a 1968 GTO on the showroom floor. You can just make out the window sticker on the opposite side of the car.

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Notice the quarterpanel decal placement. I think (if I recall correctly) that it's generally accepted practice nowadays that the 'G' should be about one letter's width (give or take a half inch or so) from the marker light.
BTW, My first '68 still had those same hubcaps and whitewall tires when I bought it in '82.

I never thought about the decal placement on my '68 since I bought it already restored. It looks like mine is placed almost exactly as in the vintage photo. Thanks Mike for the photo (I now know where to tape my window sticker at shows!) and Greg for pointing out the decal placement.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

2 years today I started his thread and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed since to make it as popular as it has become. Hoping the next 2 will be as interesting as well.

GR8 to see these vintage images are now restored!

[Formula jg]

This is a little off current topic but in line with OP topic.

Some high school buddies modeling off my brand new '79 Formula. I recall ordering this car with my dad just after Christmas 1978 and not receiving it until mid-March 1979. When we went to pick up the vehicle at the dealer my dad was so upset about several fitment issues he told them to keep the car and we actually went home without it, I was in shock. The next day they called and promised to fix it all, I didn't care just wanted it in the driveway.

Still own this car today and now that I'm looking at the original 2-tone color scheme with decals I really like it and may change back to that look if the car ever gets repainted.