John Brewer, President
As Pontiac GTO owners, we all know there’s nothing quite like standing in a room full of American horsepower, and this year’s Salem Roadster Show delivered exactly that. Walking through the buildings at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, I saw everything from wild customs and traditional hot rods to beautifully restored muscle cars—but for me, the real highlight was the lineup of Goats. Seeing the GTO represented across its full heritage—from the groundbreaking 1964 that launched the muscle car era, through the legendary late-60s and early-70s street machines, and all the way to the modern 2004–2006 rebirth—reminded everyone in the building why Pontiac earned its reputation for performance. When that row of GTOs came together, people stopped, took pictures, and started sharing stories. That’s the magic of these cars.
What made this year’s Salem Roadster Show memorable wasn’t just the vehicles—it was the community of builders and enthusiasts who keep American car culture alive. Throughout the weekend, owners stood proudly next to their cars, explaining engine builds, paint work, and the long road it took to bring their projects back to life. When the Goat Herd members gathered with GTOs spanning more than four decades—from 1964 through 2006—it created a living timeline of Pontiac performance that drew plenty of attention from the crowd. For those of us who live and breathe the Goat, it was another great reminder of why the GTO remains one of the most iconic muscle cars ever built.
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