Pontiac

Solid Californian Survivor: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Many enthusiasts have pondered the same choice potentially faced by the new owner of this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. This rust-free and unmolested survivor would present beautifully following a light cosmetic restoration. However, its overall originality and presentation would… more»

62k Mile Survivor: 1971 Pontiac GTO

Finding a 2 owner GTO is getting to be rare. PRA4SNW found this example located in Lake Worth, Florida. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $29,000. It appears to be in original condition and has traveled… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

In the process of transforming the compact Tempest into a mid-size car in 1964, Pontiac also debuted the GTO (incorrectly thought of by many as meaning “Gas, Tires, and Oil”). It was a muscle car they expected to sell… more»

Recaro Package: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

When it comes to third-generation Pontiac Firebirds, the market hasn’t exactly exploded in terms of rising values. While we have seen a few survivor-grade Camaros with three pedals hit big numbers, it’s far from certain that these cars are… more»

“Tri-Five” Poncho: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain

In the mid-1950s, the Chieftain was akin to the 210 in the Chevy lineup as the Star Chief was more like the Bel Air in terms of trim.  All new bodies were introduced in 1955 (along with Chevrolet) and… more»

Nova Wannabe: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II

The Ventura nameplate first appeared as a trim option on the Pontiac Catalina in 1960. But a little over a decade later, the company changed gears and assigned it to a “new” compact, the Ventura II, which was a… more»

Make An Offer: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Few things are sadder than being forced to part with a beloved classic due to circumstances beyond your control. That is the story behind this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is an eye-catching turnkey proposition that needs little to… more»

GTO Alternative: 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37

Pontiac’s Tempest GT-37 answered the call for a budget brawler like Plymouth’s Road Runner. Many enthusiasts have never seen a GT-37, so take a look at this 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 in Maple Lake Minnesota. Originally Sierra Yellow with… more»

Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed

The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief

After just one year of production, the Pontiac Star Chief got a significant redesign in 1955 and served as the top trim level for the company’s Chieftan.  The car shared some body parts with its corporate cousin ’55 Chevys… more»

Highly Optioned: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72

The right combination of letters and numbers can lift almost any classic a rung above its peers. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, with its Build Sheet containing the codes W72 and WS6. That indicates… more»

Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2

GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»

Amazing Auction: Over 50 Pontiac Trans Ams

Some call this collecting, some call it hoarding but VanDerBrink Auctions seems to find estates that have some incredible collections of cars. This collection is located in Waverly, Iowa and includes approximately 50 Trans Ams as well as Pontiac… more»

45k Mile Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Phoenix

The Phoenix was the nameplate successor to the Pontiac Ventura, a derivative of the Chevy Nova. Introduced in 1977, it employed rear-wheel-drive until a redesign in 1980 ushered in front-wheel-drive (as did Chevy with the ill-fated Citation). This 1978… more»

Extracting A 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon

The Barn Finds Community honestly has to be one of the most amazing group of car nuts out there! We recently sold this Pontiac Safari as a BF Auction, but flat tires all the way around was going to… more»

European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»

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