In 1974, a shadow of what it stood for, the GTO badge trumpeted its last charge riding the Pontiac Ventura warhorse.

As GTO sales declined again in 1973, Pontiac took a different approach by changing the GTO's platform for 1974. Based on the X-body Ventura, and with the 350 four-barrel as the only available ...

Though the legendary GTO nameplate was briefly revived by Pontiac during the mid-2000s as a rebadged Holden Monaro, the last, 100% American version of the GOAT was a Ventura-based compact.

Other rides: I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, a 1987 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance and a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland edition. Special features: A functional hood scoop (the only year any GTO ...