"Some Tigers are Fierce. Some Tigers are Ferocious. We Build Both," 1965 Pontiac Tempest and GTO Automobiles
THF107890 / "Some Tigers are Fierce. Some Tigers are Ferocious. We Build Both," 1965 Pontiac Tempest and GTO Automobiles
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Artifact Overview
Pontiac called its GTO muscle car a Tiger. Fans called it a Goat -- perhaps for want of another animal with the letters G, T and O in its name. Both sides agreed on a third nickname: The Great One. While GTO wasn't an exact acronym for the phrase, the sentiment perfectly captured how enthusiasts felt about the car.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Date Made
1965
Subject Date
1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.14.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.125 in
Inscriptions
Partial text at lower right corner:
Quick Wide-Track Tigers / Pontiac LeMans & GTO
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