Pontiac

Spare Included: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

In the grand scheme, the muscle car movement of the 1960s and 1970s lasted for less than a decade. By 1969, the leader of the pack – the Pontiac GTO – was already seeing an erosion in demand, so… more»

V6 Surprise! 1975 Pontiac Astre Hatchback

In the mid-1970s, U.S. automakers scrambled to build more fuel-efficient vehicles in the wake of spiking gasoline prices. Pontiac, for one, had no subcompact offering, so they rebadged a Chevrolet Vega and called it the Astre (“star”). It remained… more»

1964 Pontiac GTO Barn Find

Looking on the bright side, I suppose any hiding place for a classic car is better than it being left out in the elements.  Unfortunately, the storage conditions for this 1964 Pontiac GTO here on Facebook Marketplace were inside… more»

Return Appearance: 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive

We often feature classic cars at Barn Finds that have recently emerged from hiding, but we never know their fate once the article is a distant memory. However, that isn’t the case with this 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive…. more»

First Year Survivor: 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power

The Ford Mustang is often considered the first pony car. The same is true when attention turns to the Pontiac GTO and the muscle car sector. The brainchild of John DeLorean, the GTO created a new market niche, cementing… more»

Unmolested Time Capsule: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Every once in a while, we locate a garage find that is unmolested and, besides the deterioration of time, is close to original. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Diana, Texas. It was purchased at an equipment… more»

45K Mile T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Every potential seller should look at this ad. I could only find one picture of the exterior of this car that was not blurry. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great car but the pictures are going to… more»

Low Mileage: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac was on a roll in the mid to late 1970’s. They were producing the cars that people wanted. From the Trans Am to the Grand Prix, sales were hitting all time highs. This 29,500 mile example of a… more»

Custom Drop-Top: 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Convertible

I am constantly amazed by the classics that emerge from estates because the mix is quite eclectic. Take this 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ as a shining example. Someone sought personalization and wasn’t afraid to splash their cash to… more»

38k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era once enjoyed a limited following, but they have now “grown legs” in the classic market. A new generation of enthusiasts has warmly embraced them, and values have climbed accordingly. This 1978 Pontiac… more»

BF Auction: 1987 Pontiac 6000 STE

When it debuted, the Pontiac 6000 STE was a serious contender for anyone considering buying a sports sedan. The Special Touring Edition featured a high-output engine, a sport suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and performance tires. You don’t see these… more»

Stored 40 Years: Running 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is best known as Pontiac’s entry into the personal luxury car market. First and second-generation of the Grand Prix used the same platform as other full-size Pontiacs, shifting to a mid-size body in 1969. Styling was… more»

Amazing Preservation: 1965 Pontiac GTO Show Car

Some classics are so incredible it becomes impossible to isolate a single aspect as its most outstanding feature. Such is the case with this 1965 Pontiac GTO. It ticks the right boxes for high-performance enthusiasts, while its custom paint… more»

Almost a Nova! 1971 Pontiac Ventura II

The Ventura II was the first of several General Motors 1970s variants of the popular Chevrolet Nova. Pontiac hadn’t had a compact car since 1963 and copying the successful Nova was an easy way to get one beginning in… more»

43k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix

Few people in 1970 had any idea how profoundly the automotive landscape would change over the next three years. The carefree days of the 1960s were fading to a distant memory, while the double whammy of tighter emission regulations… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac had an unexpected hit in 1964 with the new GTO. Instead of selling 5,000 copies, 32,000+ flew out of showrooms that year. Demand grew even more in 1965 so the car was promoted to its own series from… more»

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