There are many things to see other than cars in the National Automobile
Museum: old photos on the walls (like the one to the left), simulated
full-size gas stations and tons of other "Automobilia." If you're
into cars, you must have a sense of history. Obviously, that's the main
theme of my Show Rod Rally, and my current madness--the 73 GTO. Therefore,
I pay special attention to historical perspectives and have come to a
single conclusion: We're all a bunch of wimps--compared to those who have
gone before us with their incredible trials and tribulations.
To the left: My grandpa Frank worked in a Milwaukee factory his whole life. No hearing protection back then....HUH....WHAT?? Think the guys in this picture could complain about having "carpal tunnel syndrome"?? Fat chance! "Speed up the line!!!"
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facts about 1973
Some new products introduced: color photocopier; Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy simulation game. |
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GTO Odyssey Music
We've Gotta Get Out of This Place....The Animals |
On January 4, 1999 Pontiac introduced a "Concept" GTO at the Detroit Auto Show. It was not a running prototype, but merely a foam model without an interior. Borrowing from the past while still retaining modern styling, this modern "Goat" had a hood tach, twin front hood scoops, the split grille, honeycomb wheels, and even a version of the "Carousel Red" paint reminiscent of the 1969 Judge. Let's have a look