Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO

Posted By: kidmopar

Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/12/23 09:53 PM

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/jim-wangers-dead-97-150018816.html

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/12/23 10:07 PM

Never met the man, but it's obvious he had a huge impact at GM ...marketing the GTO to the public. He was apparently instrumental in the development of Detroit Dragway back in the day. R.I.P. Jim.

Posted By: rdrnr6970

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/12/23 10:16 PM

Posted By: Mr PotatoHead

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/12/23 10:26 PM

And the reason we have some of the colorful graphics cars from mopar of the mid 70-s.

Posted By: TJP

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/13/23 01:50 AM

Bummer, but a long life at 97 RIP 🙏🙏

Posted By: 5carguy

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/13/23 12:06 PM

RIP Jim

Posted By: moparx

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/13/23 05:38 PM

wow ! i didn't realize he was that old.
my local olds, pontiac, cadillac dealership owner was also up into his ninety's when he passed, and every time we would see each other, the first thing he would do is bust my chops about mopar !

R.I.P. mr. wangers.......

Posted By: ph23vo

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/16/23 02:26 AM

WHAT A LIFE..97 WOW

Posted By: Kudakidd

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/19/23 01:02 PM

97. Don't cry for me Argentina

Posted By: GY3

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/19/23 03:23 PM

Wangers was definitely a Pontiac promotor.

Spun some tall tales about the brand for sure.

RIP.

Posted By: topside

Re: Jim Wangers RIP ..... Pontiac GTO - 05/19/23 04:20 PM

Pretty much a Salesman's salesman, but with some actual chops.
Not many like him at the time, or since.
I'd bet he had some great stories !