The '64 Pontiac GTO is the first of the muscle cars, and this one features a window-rattling V-8 and a four-speed manual ...

Modern Euro design elements mix perfectly with classic American styling to create a GTO that fires on all cylinders.

However, for enthusiasts seeking even more power, Royal Pontiac of Michigan offered the Royal Bobcat package, a dealer-installed performance upgrade that transformed the GTO into a street-legal ...

The Pontiac ... but engaging street performance, whereas the Mercury made for an elevated take on the Mustang. Despite their respective price brackets at the time, though, the GTO and the Cougar ...