I am typically pretty disappointed when I raise the hood of a new car. Manufacturers have developed the act of hiding engines under layers of plastic into an art form, and the difference between a basic powerplant and one… more»
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Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stalled Ragtop Project: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Introduced in 1954, the Star Chief was sandwiched between the basic Chieftain and snappier Bonneville (which usually rode on a longer wheelbase) for most of its life. This 1957 convertible is one of only two drop-tops offered by Pontiac… more»
Apr 10, 2025 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP
In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
Apr 10, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
455/4-Speed Project: 1972 Pontiac GTO
After being its own separate model in the Pontiac lineup since 1966, it was a sign of the times back in ’72 when the GTO returned to an option package on the LeMans. By this period, the muscle car… more»
Apr 9, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
69k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Vehicles from the 1970s spent decades in the classic wilderness as enthusiasts focused on more potent cars that rolled off production lines in the years before and after The Malaise Era. However, they have grown legs, and tidy examples… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Can Rust Fly? 455 4-Speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Completely darkened save for the lights and reflectors, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am in Godfrey, Illinois looks as black as Lincoln’s top hat and rusty as a sunken Civil War battleship. Joking aside, we’ve all seen worse-looking rides restored… more»
Apr 5, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Air-Conditioned 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In 1959, Pontiac introduced two themes that its styling and marketing departments would mine for five decades into the future: the “Wide-Track” advertising slogan (sometimes based in fact) and the split grille. The success of both is plain in… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Drive Or Re-Restore? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
The Grand Prix was first introduced into the Pontiac lineup in 1962, but it wasn’t until the late sixties when the third-generation cars debuted that it really took off as a bonafide sales leader for the brand. The 1969… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO
John DeLorean always envisaged that Pontiac would become the performance marque within the General Motors empire, and in 1964, he made that dream a reality when the company released the GTO. It was the badge that created the muscle… more»
Apr 1, 2025 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Original 400/4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac GTO
Rarity is often cited as ample justification for enthusiasts to undertake what could be a back-breaking restoration. However, at what point should we wave the white flag and declare that a classic is beyond salvation? That is the question… more»
Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
If long-term ownership sits high on your list of priorities when searching for a classic to park in your driveway, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible deserves a close look. The seller has been its custodian for fifty years,… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Always Draws Attention: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although it could never match Chevy or Ford in overall sales, Pontiac was certainly the most overachieving auto manufacturer of the 1960s. Its marketing department was the best in the industry, using elegantly illustrated Fitz/Van ads for the big… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Frenchman On The Cheap? 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
Are we speakin’ French? Nope, just sounds like it as today’s review of a 1985 Pontiac sounds like a French model with its Parisienne name – but it’s not. Built in either Oshawa, Ontario, or Kansas City, Kansas, this… more»
Mar 25, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Recently Revived: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am recently awoke from a twenty-five-year slumber and has been returned to a roadworthy state. It has a known history and is an almost totally original survivor. The one apparent change made during its life… more»
Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Spotless Restomod: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Tribute
It is fair to say that by the late 1970s, many vehicles that were once considered high-performance models had become toothless tigers. Power outputs had decreased markedly, and curb weights climbed. However, it is now possible to pursue the… more»
