Pontiac

Simply Stunning: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport

It is sometimes challenging to find the most appropriate phrase to describe a classic, but I face no such problems with this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport. “Simply stunning” seems to encapsulate this car perfectly, from its beautiful paint to… more»

Original Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO

This 1965 Pontiac looks low and menacing from this angle, and the grille badge confirms that we are dealing with a motoring legend. We always appreciate your input at Barn Finds, and I must say a big thank you… more»

Estate Find: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe

UPDATE 03/22/2025: We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where the seller hasn’t tasted success on their attempt to send their pride and joy to a new home. This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville is a… more»

Comes With Extra Parts: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible

According to the ads I hear on TV, the radio, and even streaming services, every month is Truck Month in America, but I believe it’s time for March to make a change: it’s Y-Body month here at Barn Finds…. more»

No Reserve: Supercharged 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The biggest criticism leveled at cars from The Malaise Era is that they typically represented a triumph of style over substance. Classics like this 1980 Pontiac Trans Am possessed the iconic look but were sure to disappoint their owners… more»

Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project

When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Ventura 400

Launched in 1960, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Catalina. In 1971, the Ventura nameplate was transferred to Pontiac’s version of the Nova compact. This beautiful 1970 edition is a one-owner car with 68,000 miles and… more»

389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»

In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»

Party Pack: Trio of 1965 Pontiac GTO Projects

The Pontiac GTO was one of the surprise sellers in the 1960s (another being the Ford Mustang). Instead of the presumed annual demand of 5,000 units, the GTO sold 32,000 copies in 1964 and another 75,000 when the 1965… more»

Fresh 400 V8! Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO

After a wildly successful start in the mid-1960s, the leader of the muscle car movement – the Pontiac GTO – came to the end of the line in 1974. Sales peaked in 1966 (reaching nearly 100,000 units), yet demand… more»

Last Year 2nd Gen: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

The second-generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed an impressive 12-year run. During that time, it’s best remembered for Burt Reynold’s black Trans Am in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Things came to an end in 1981 with an… more»

Trophy 4 Power: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans

The Tempest was a new offering in the 1961 Pontiac Lineup, with the LeMans package becoming the top trim level toward the end of the first year of production.  Stepping up to LeMans hierarchy got buyers more standard luxurious… more»

Dirt Nap: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

How long will a 1970’s era car last exposed to the elements? Does a layer of dirt covering the car help protect it? These are questions we don’t want to find out here at Barn Finds. We would rather… more»

Two Owner Drop-Top Driver: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville

This ’64 Bonnie Convertible brings back childhood memories. The closest I got to owning one came courtesy of an AMT scale model kit. I received a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible model for my ninth birthday (the colorful box had… more»

Dustbuster On Wheels: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport

The 1990s Pontiac Trans Sport was the General Motors’ division’s first minivan, using a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. They all had the physical profile of a “Dustbuster” mini-vacuum.  This survivor from… more»

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