2007 GTOAA Northeast Regional Meet

Kenny Colacino is going to have to add a room to his house to hold all the trophies that his '63 SD 421 Catalina post-coupe has earned this past year. Best of Show Popular Vote went to this rare and exceedingly detailed machine. photo by bob axtman

Scott Fischer's "Kandy Tangerine" '69 GTO features a Weber-injected 462, a Glide and a Ford 9-inch. He says the chrome-moly chassis Pontiac is street-legal and produces 500 hp on motor and 800 hp on nitrous.

On display for all to see was Don Stellhorn's incredible '64 GTO road racer. It's outfitted with a Pure Pontiac engine, which is all it needs to tame some of the nation's most grueling road courses. This GTO is a show-stopper wherever it goes.

Popular voting ended at 2:30 p.m., but that was just the start for our volunteer tabulators. As the afternoon sun began to descend lower in the horizon, Saturday-only attendees regrettably went on their way as those who remained prepared for the evening's celebrations.

The crowning jewel of the event was the banquet dinner. Those who attended were treated to something special. As banquet goers enjoyed a delicious array of food provided by the Hilton, they anxiously awaited the presentation from this year's guest speaker, Paul Zazarine. Much to their delight, Paul's presentation was preceeded by an informative and entertaining question-and-answer session from none other than John Sawruk! That's right, we were fortunate to have both John and Paul at this year's event so John offered to kill a little time before the meal. Everyone had some challenging technical questions, which he answered in his unique style. It seemed we could have gone all night picking John's brain, but it was Paul's turn.

Paul graced us with a video presentation, which he narrated, charting the history of Pontiac in its golden days. After this, the doors were opened to all for the Popular Vote and Concours Awards. So many '04-'06 GTOs attended this event that the class was split into Stock and Modified to accommodate them. We look forward to this class growing each year. On Sunday morning, it was time to pack up as club members helped clear the lot and waved goodbye 'til next year.

To register for the '08 show, check The Garden State GTO's Web site (www.garden-state-gtos.org) in the early spring for printable registration forms, and remember to register early to ensure banquet seating. For questions, contact Harold Murray through the Web site.

Special thanks: The Garden State GTOs would like to thank its members and other clubs' members who helped organize and run this year's show. Special thanks is also extended to Charles Miller for coordinating all the committees necessary for an event this size; Connie Scotellaro for tabulating the Concours judging sheets; and to Delaware Valley Old Goats Club for its support.

This impressive line of GTOs leads off with Bob Corazzini's pristine '68 fitted with dog-dish hubcaps. It took Second place in Popular Vote.	Jeffrey Wallace's '76 50th Anniversary T/A stood out amongst the non-GTOs at the event. It sports a 455 engine and four-speed trans, making it one of just 319 so-equipped Anniversary cars sans T-tops.	Mark Komorsky's April Gold '68 features a 400 H.O. engine, a four-speed trans, and a bench seat! It earned Silver in Concours judging.
This '94 25th Anniversary T/A was displayed with vintage ads and factory paperwork.	Concours judges poured over 13 entrants in the hot August sun.	This late-model GTO shows allegiance to Pontiac and its Monaro roots at the same time with a giant Arrowhead on the hood and a Monaro nose.