OK, I will admit that I am biased about this car since I own a 1973 Pontiac Formula 455 but this car is gorgeous. Located near La Jolla, California, this exceptionally clean Formula 455 is listed here on Craigslist… more»
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Carousel Red 4 Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This listing of a 4 speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am presents a classic that stands out instantly based on the color combination. Showing an odometer reading of just 70,000 miles, this rust-free Trans Am is presented in Carousel Red… more»
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NASCAR Pace Car: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Tony Primo found this interesting listing for a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car here on Craigslist. For automotive historians, 1981 represents a bittersweet milestone in Detroit history. It marked the definitive end of the legendary second-generation GM F-body… more»
Tenth Anniversary Clone: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
In the collector car market, geographical provenance can be just as critical as mechanical history. While road-salt regions frequently subject classic second-generation GM F-bodies to severe frame and panel oxidation, vehicles preserved in milder environments remain highly coveted. A… more»
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Cameo White Driver: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
Tony Primo sent us this listing for a 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. As the 1970s progressed, the muscle car went into survival mode. The American muscle car was suffocated under the weight of strict federal emissions mandates, unleaded fuel requirements,… more»
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350-Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
For the second-generation GM F-body Trans Am, the transition from the 1979 to the 1980 model year was visually very minor. From a drivetrain perspective, it represented one of the most drastic shifts in American performance history. As tightening… more»
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V8 Power: 1975 International Harvester Scout II
The International Harvester Scout stands as one of the most historically significant pioneers of the modern SUV era. Clean surviving examples are increasingly prized by collectors who appreciate their rugged, no-nonsense construction. This 1975 International Harvester (IH) Scout II… more»
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51K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Few body styles evoke the visceral response of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Almost everyone over 50 has a story about a Trans Am. With its predatory front-end redesign, aggressive shaker scoop, and the bold, iconic “screaming chicken”… more»
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Lime Kiss Green: 1971 Pontiac GTO 455HO
Can you sell a car on eBay without posting a full exterior picture? Well apparently, this seller is trying. The best exterior picture I could find is a post of the magazine article that featured this car many years… more»
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Atoll Blue Poly: 1970 Pontiac GTO
By 1970, the muscle car wars were reaching their absolute zenith, and Pontiac needed a bold statement to counter fierce competition from Plymouth, Chevrolet, and Dodge. The 1970 GTO received a significant styling update, moving away from the hidden… more»
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Restomod 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1979 was a watershed moment for American car design and a high-water mark for Pontiac. The second-generation F-body was the undisputed king of the boulevard, dripping with late-seventies swagger and featuring a dramatic, redesigned front end. Yet,… more»
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Museum Quality: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty
While the late second-generation F-bodies were produced in large numbers, the early 1970s produced a handful of track-bred monsters that represent the absolute zenith of American muscle. Among these legendary machines, none command more respect than the 1973 Pontiac… more»
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Plain Jane Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This listing was sent to us by Tony Primo who always sends us neat cars and this one offers a sober look at what the classic car market classifies… more»
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Understated Beauty: 1979 Pontiac Formula
By late 1979, the American performance landscape was in transition. While tightening emissions standards and fuel economy regulations were systematically choking Detroit’s V8 output, Pontiac managed to keep the muscle car flame alive. Though the loudly styled Trans Am… more»
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NASCAR Looks: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3
In the mid 1970’s the high-banked heroes of NASCAR was not the Corvette or the Camaro. It was the GM Colonnade body style. Specifically, the aerodynamic nose of the Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3 drew a lot of attention. Built… more»
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Texan Time Capsule: 1980 Scout II Sportstar
Before the modern luxury SUV became a suburban grocery-getter, there was the International Harvester Scout II—a boxy, mountain-scaling, unapologetic SUV built to survive the apocalypse. But as the 1970s transitioned into the 1980s, International Harvester realized that buyers wanted… more»
