Pontiac

Original 400: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMan Hardtop

Pontiac upped the ante in 1972 by introducing the range-topping Luxury version to its LeMans model lineup. Available in two-door Hardtop and four-door Sedan variants, this classic’s first owner selected the rarer and more desirable Hardtop. They equipped it… more»

Ran When Parked! 1959 Pontiac Catalina

General Motors went all out for model year 1959 with dramatic styling, so much that they pulled back with conservative changes for 1960. Whether the polarizing look of the ’59s pleases your eye or not, they represent some of… more»

455-Equipped: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

If you are the type of person who is less concerned about originality than luxury and performance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am deserves a close look. It presents beautifully following a recent repaint, while the 455ci V8 under its… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, because, without you, we would cease to exist. Your comments provide praise where it is deserved, but also correct us when we make glaring mistakes. You are a seemingly… more»

455 V8 Tri-Power: 1974 Pontiac GTO

After 10 years on the market, demand for the Pontiac GTO has been declining in recent outings. It wasn’t just the GTO that was on life support as the whole market segment had been shrinking the past couple of… more»

10k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

Big changes were coming for the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978, or maybe smaller changes might be a more accurate way of describing what was ahead.  The General Motors A-bodies were destined for the chopping block, with the GP… more»

400/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GT-37

If the pages of Barn Finds are an accurate guide, Pontiac’s GT-37 is a rare beast. This is only the fourth example we have featured in over a decade, and it is undoubtedly the best. This car’s appeal is… more»

Original 421: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura

When a classic tips the scales at over 4,000 lbs, it requires something special under the hood to deliver respectable performance. This 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura ticks that box, courtesy of its 421ci V8. The car presents superbly, and… more»

Factory Paint: 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT

Originality can never be underrated, especially when it revolves around the paint gracing the flanks of a fifty-two-year-old classic. That is the first box ticked by this 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT. The numbers-matching drivetrain and mountain of included documentation… more»

2nd Gen Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

For most of its early years, there were four levels of the Pontiac Firebird that you could order. It began with the base Firebird, followed by the Esprit with a higher level of trim, then the Formula which introduced… more»

Indy Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

It’s a pretty big honor for an auto manufacturer to have one of their offerings pace the Indy 500, but for that model to also serve those duties during the same year for the Daytona 500 race was unheard… more»

Perfect Survivor? 1996 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk

We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, although most typically revolve around exceptionally low odometer readings. However, when someone describes a classic with twenty-eight years of active service under its belt as “perfect,” it deserves close… more»

Did It Sell? Rare 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

The Catalina was Pontiac’s bread-and-butter car for four decades (through the 1950s and into the early 1980s). It might be considered the GM division’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. With a redesign in 1971, the Catalina sported an all-new… more»

Complete Resto Candidate: 1965 Pontiac GTO

If I were to state my favorite Pontiac GTO, it would probably be the sophomore edition such as this 1965 hardtop which comes to us courtesy of  Mike F. It’s hard for me to put my finger on the… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

One of the most famous movie cars of the 1970s was the black Pontiac Trans Am, driven by Burt Reynolds in the 1977 hit flick, Smokey and the Bandit. As a result, Trans Am sales went through the roof… more»

Factory Overhead Cam! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Limelight Green with a gold interior and a dark green convertible top. That’s how this 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Blossomwood, Alabama left the factory, according to its body tag, and that’s what you see today. On top of that,… more»

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