Verdoro Green . GM created Pontiac in 1926, sold beside the more expensive Oakland. The Oakland was dropped in 1933, the Pontiac continued to be sold until 2010. In 1964, Pontiac wanted a performance package for its compact car, the Tempest/ LeMans, so the GTO option was introduced. The GTO was produced from 1964-74, through three generation This the 1968-73 second generation, was shorter and narrower than the first, and featured a more fastback roof line. The vertically stacked headlights were dropped in favour of a horizontal layout, hidden headlights were available at extra cost. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge. By mid year, the new Ram Air package, known as Ram Air II, became available. It included freer-breathing cylinder heads, round port exhaust and the 041 cam. In 1968, the GTO as available in 2 door Coupe or Convertible. Also available from Pontiac in 1968 was the full size Catalina, Executive, Bonneville and Grand Prix, the compact Tempest and Lemans and the Firebird Pony Car.