Some automotive experiments are doomed to fail, while others become sales successes and legends. John DeLorean tasted both extremes. He created his own brand, and the car bearing his name sent the company broke. However, his vision for the… more»
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Beautiful Brown Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
The personal luxury coupe was one of the most deeply entrenched automotive styles in recent history, and will likely be looked at in history books similar to how we view the current obsession with SUVs. While it has been… more»
One-Owner Time Capsule: 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am nameplate dates to the early 1970s and was applied to a variety of Pontiac vehicles through 2005. For the fourth generation (1992-98), it was a compact car based on the GM N-body platform that used a… more»
428/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
When the urge hits to make some performance improvements on a vintage car, it’s wise to start with a fairly solid example with a reasonably straight body. Those with even more foresight think about how comfortable the finished product… more»
Bat Rod Drop-Top: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
During its long and distinguished run, the Pontiac Grand Prix was only offered as a convertible one time. That was during the 1967 model year. These were beautiful cars, but perhaps the sales numbers weren’t strong enough for Pontiac… more»
45k Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1984, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor. It marked fifteen years since the first Trans Am graced showroom floors, so what better time to release a limited edition version celebrating that… more»
How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE
Did you know that GM built roughly 3 million third-generation Pontiac Grand Ams? I’m not surprised, considering you used to see these economy cars practically everywhere. Malls, high schools, suburban driveways – you name it, there was likely a… more»
Rockford Style: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
As a teenager, I was fortunate that my father was an enormous fan of the TV series The Rockford Files. It meant that the show became a staple of our weekly viewing schedule. I never watched it for the… more»
Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
Strong Runner? 1969 Pontiac Firebird Project
I’m always happy to find a first-gen Pontiac Firebird (’67-’69) such as this 1969 edition. Let’s face it, we have featured first-gen Chevrolet Camaros (also ’67-’69) out the wazoo, so it’s nice to get a little divergence. Now, don’t… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
With its stacked headlights, new squarish styling, and those upward curving taillights, I always thought the 1963 Pontiac was an extremely good-looking car. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 63-year-old car still in the possession of its… more»
455 V8 Transplant: 1973 Pontiac Firebird
Along with the Chevrolet Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird was redesigned in 1970. And would keep that shell and platform for 12 years. Muscle car sales cooled in the early 1970s, and the Firebird was no exception, though it rebounded… more»
Well-Equipped Cruiser: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Pontiac produced some of the most distinctive American automobiles of the 1950s, and this 1957 Star Chief combines its dramatic styling with enough comfort equipment to make it an appealing family cruiser. Restored in 2013 and showing 37,600 miles,… more»
















