Pontiac built the GTO Judge for only three model years, but in that brief span it created one of the most recognizable American muscle cars ever made. Here’s the story of The Judge, including production totals, engines, specifications, year-to-year changes, and the details enthusiasts should know when identifying or restoring one today.

Few automobiles have ever become as inseparable from a motion picture as the black-and-gold Pontiac Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit. James Bond had his Aston Martins, Steve McQueen had his Highland Green Mustang, and the Duke boys had the General Lee—but no Hollywood car did more to transform the fortunes of an American performance model than the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. 

There are certain cars that don't simply arrive - they make an entrance.

On any given Southern California weekend, Jack Kee's custom blue-and-white 1969 Pontiac GTO rumbles into a local cruise night wearing a confident stance on wide American Racing wheels. The deep exhaust note from its healthy Pontiac 400 announces its arrival long before curious spectators begin drifting toward the car. Some admire the brilliant custom paint. Others recognize the unmistakable Endura front bumper and sculpted Coke-bottle body lines that helped make the 1969 GTO one of the most celebrated muscle cars ever built.

When it comes to classic car restomod projects, especially high-end SEMA Show builds, it's easy to go overboard. There's an allure to adding more power, more grip, more tech, and more luxury, and some builders don't know when to stop. For Steve Strope of Pure Vision Design, keeping this 1967 Pontiac GTO true to its roots was priority number one. Many aspects of the car are modernized and improved, but it still looks, drives, and sounds like an old-school Pontiac. When the car's owner suggested an LS swap, Strope flat-out refused, so it still has the Pontiac V8 it was built with.

Upgrading the sound system in a classic vehicle used to mean sacrificing originality, but not anymore. Whether you’re restoring a first-generation Camaro, cruising in a Tri-Five Chevy, or bringing a vintage Mustang back to life, today’s solutions allow you to enjoy modern audio without altering your dash.

Custom Autosound radios at Classic Industries deliver the perfect combination of factory-correct styling and modern technology, making them one of the most popular upgrades among classic car enthusiasts.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top Custom Autosound radio options and highlight real Classic Industries part numbers to help you find the right fit for your vehicle.

There’s something timeless about a classic car - the lines, the sound, the feeling. But when it comes to technology, even the most vintage ride deserves a modern upgrade. Enter the RetroSound Radio Control App: a free, powerful companion that transforms how you interact with your vehicle’s audio system.

Designed specifically for RetroSound radios equipped with the latest Motor 4HD and Motor 4DAB platforms, this app bridges the gap between nostalgic style and cutting-edge convenience - putting total control right in the palm of your hand.

SKU: H80457
Category: Fuel System / Carburetors
Brand: Holley Performance

When it comes to building, restoring, or upgrading an American pony or muscle car, few components influence both performance and personality quite like the carburetor. The Holley Street Warrior 600 CFM 4160 Carburetor - available at Classic Industries - delivers the perfect blend of reliability, drivability, and classic performance that enthusiasts have trusted for generations.

Whether you're dialing in a small-block Chevy, tuning a Ford 302, or breathing new life into a Mopar V8, this carburetor is designed to help your engine perform at its best - on the street where it belongs.

There's no denying the pure cool factor of a late '70s Trans Am, especially one in the iconic black-and-gold paint scheme with snowflake wheels and that timeless hood bird graphic. However, its performance was another story. As a result of increasing emissions regulations, the T/A 6.6 was rated at only 200 horsepower in stock form, leaving many enthusiasts looking for new ways to make it as fast as it looks. The owner of this '77 Trans Am, Armen Pezeshkian, asked Los-Angeles-based restoration shop Vintage Motorworks to do just that, and the result is an 800-horsepower supercharged monster you have to hear for yourself.

After selling his Brazen Orange Metallic 2006 GTO, Brendon Vetuskey set out to build something more personal: a classic 1968–70 GTO that delivered vintage muscle car style without sacrificing real-world usability. Living in Los Angeles, that meant a car capable of enduring stop-and-go traffic, summer heat, and long drives - with cold air conditioning and dependable manners.

In nature, a hawk is a bird of prey that often hunts smaller birds. In the automotive world, the name Firehawk holds a similarly menacing reputation. The SLP Firehawk was originally released in 1992 as a high-performance package for the Pontiac Firebird Formula, and was available directly through Pontiac dealers under RPO code B4U. Over the next decade, the Firehawk package would continue to be available for the fourth-generation Firebird and Trans Am under RPO codes R6V (1993-97) and WU6 (1999-02). The following video from MotorWeek takes a look back at a pre-production prototype of the 1998 Firehawk, complete with an LS1 V8 and unique fixed headlamps.