Hemmings Daily: 6 ways the 1974 GTO broke new ground (for better or for worse)

The 1964 GTO enjoys legendary status, having been credited with kick-starting the muscle car era, and it remains a revered collectible. Conversely, the 1974 example has been viewed as the Goat that ended that same era, resulting in fewer fans and lower resale values. The Ventura's compact economy car status, its close kinship to Chevrolet's Nova, its smaller engine than found in previous GTOs, and the climate in which it was introduced are a few reasons that are typically cited. To be fair, any car produced f [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Monday, December 2, 2019 [6 ways the 1974 GTO broke new ground (for better or for worse)]( [6 ways the 1974 GTO broke new ground (for better or for worse)]( Posted by Thomas A. DeMauro - The 1964 GTO enjoys legendary status, having been credited with kick-starting the muscle car era, and it remains a revered collectible. 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