I have held the viewpoint for a while that the notion of a cheap and cheerful convertible – even if it’s based on a miserable economy car – represents a totally different value proposition than its hardtop sibling. The… more»
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Factory 421/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Project
What does it take to find a 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for under ten grand? It’s going to need to look a little like the car pictured above, which Barn Finds reader Curvette spotted on craigslist in Bremerton, Washington. While the asking… more»
1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 HO Project
Want to grab one of the last great factory muscle cars of the original era? This 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO might be your next project. You can see it here on ebay, where it has a somewhat… more»
Worth Restoring? 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
When shopping for a classic to restore, condition is always a key factor to consider, and one of the most important things to ponder before making a purchase commitment. It’s not uncommon for some sellers to post autos that… more»
49k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and its Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had elapsed since the first Trans Am graced showrooms, and the company produced a 10th Anniversary Edition to celebrate the milestone. Featuring… more»
Cheap F-Body Project: 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Demand in the marketplace for the second-generation Pontiac Firebird seems as strong as ever, with even nice condition base model cars exchanging hands for some good money nowadays. It’s going to take an engine and other work before this… more»
56K Miles: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible
The price goes up when the top goes down, is usually the mantra for folks selling convertibles. That isn’t the case with this 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible, which is priced at just $2,500. You can hardly get a… more»
59k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
With the popularity of personal luxury coupes remaining steady during the mid-seventies, it’s easy to understand why the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix was one of the more desirable entries for the period. The car’s bold yet smooth lines and… more»
Cheap Droptop: 1974 Pontiac Grandville
In the early seventies, at least at GM, it seemed that “Bigger was Better” was the path to the future. The timing was unfortunate as the increase in size and weight occurred just as horsepower was on the way… more»
Triple-Black Treat: No Reserve 1971 Pontiac GTO
If you compiled a list of iconic American classics, Pontiac’s GTO, in some form, would make the grade. The GTO defined the muscle car sector, and they remain as popular now as at any time in automotive history. This… more»
Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
Single Year 336 V8: 1963 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
One-year-only models are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world, although their appearance isn’t always by design. The 1963 Pontiac Tempest is a perfect example of this, because it was the only year when a buyer could order… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Project
This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is a bit mysterious, as it’s said to be from the estate of a collector car builder. There’s not a whole lot of specific information given, which is likely because the seller is unfamiliar… more»
















