When Pontiac debuted the first Firebird in 1967, the popular engine of choice ... includes a non-operational shaker hood. The 1974 Pontiac GTO also sported an active shaker hood.

For the 1967 GTO, newly available with a V8 bored out to 6549cc and 355bhp, Pontiac had other ideas ... which was a hood-mounted tach costing $63.19. Pop-riveted on and standing approximately ...

The 1967 model year ... While the Pontiac GTO also received new taillight styling and tweaks aimed at the emblems, the most important upgrade happened under the hood, where the 389ci engine ...

The first generation lasted through 1967, during which the GTO underwent some cosmetic redesigns. In 1965, Pontiac added a hood scoop and stacked the headlights, and the next year, the GTO got its ...

Pontiac was more focused on redesigning its biggest cars in 1967, so the GTO wasn't a massive makeover ... but it's hiding bad news under the hood. Before I delve into the mechanical details ...