When Pontiac executives rolled out the mid-size GTO in 1964, they expected to sell 5,000 copies. Well, more than 32,000 orders were taken, and production would top out at 97,000 units in 1966. To say they had a hit… more»
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Luxury Muscle Car: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
There’s something about the early-’70s Grand Prix that just hits differently, and this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J listed on eBay is a good reminder why. Finished in green and showing 119,000 miles, it’s being offered by a… more»
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Chevrolet Caprice Grille? 1986 Pontiac Parisienne
This one is a head-scratcher for me. The seller has this car listed as a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, which it sure looks like in every way other than the grille. Most of us remember that GM offered the Parisienne… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the… more»
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Upgraded 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
Before 1971, the last time Pontiac fielded a compact car was in 1963. The Tempest was upgraded to mid-size status in 1964, leaving a void in the Pontiac lineup compared to Chevrolet. Since Chevy had so much success with… more»
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One-Owner 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix
Quick question: Which one of General Motors’ personal luxury coupes pulled off its 1978 downsizing most successfully? The Monte Carlo (although I like it) seems to have its share of detractors, as do the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Regal…. more»
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Rock-Solid Driver: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
It is a harsh reality that many unrestored 1960s classics fall victim to rust. Owners face a high cost to eliminate such issues, but this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible has no such problems. It is rock-solid, presenting well as… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»
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Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»
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Turbo Project: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
As many of us know, just because a car is rare, does not make it valuable. Sadly, this adage of the car hobby sometimes has unintended consequences, and a truly special car still can’t escape the clutches of low… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1998 Pontiac Firebird
This 1998 Pontiac Firebird seems to deliver most of the attributes enthusiasts seek in a classic. It is a one-owner vehicle with a low odometer reading. It presents well and is loaded with factory options. The only thing it… more»
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Can It Be Fixed? 1966 Pontiac GTO
If the hands of time could be turned backward, I’m certain the owner of this 1966 Pontiac GTO would reset the clock a couple of minutes before the unthinkable happened, and be at just about any other location besides… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as Pontiac’s personal luxury car with a performance twist. The third generation arrived in 1969 and was a great looking automobile (IMO until they cut back to single headlights in 1971). This 1970… more»
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Single Family Drop-Top: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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GTO-Inspired Restoration: 1966 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest shifted from “senior” compact to intermediate in 1964. And gave birth to the GTO muscle car that same year. This 1966 Tempest is a beautiful restoration that resembles a GTO in many ways but makes no… more»
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Muscular 8-Seater: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari
This 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari has so many positive points that it is hard to determine which is its highlight. Its sparkling paint makes a positive first impression, while the first owner’s decision to combine the 389ci V8 with… more»
