The iconic “Screaming Chicken” on the hood can only mean one thing: Our feature car is a Pontiac Trans Am. A 1979 model, this Trans Am has undergone a thorough professional restoration, leaving it presenting beautifully. Add to the… more»
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Rare Aerocoupe: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
The Grand Prix 2+2 (aka Aerocoupe) was a limited production Pontiac that was intended to help race teams better compete in NASCAR. The cars needed aerodynamic help as Ford was cleaning their clocks on superspeedways. The results weren’t all… more»
Upgraded 400: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Solid body? Check. American icon? Check. Potent V8 under the hood? Check. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am seems to tick many of the boxes enthusiasts prefer when searching for a classic to park in their garage. The engine upgrade… more»
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One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»
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Chevy Powered! 1966 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
The Parisienne was a Pontiac built in Canada, utilizing a Chevrolet drivetrain. It was akin to the U.S. Catalina, and the Grande Parisienne was modeled after the Bonneville (or was it the Grand Prix?). The seller’s beauty is from… more»
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Same Owner 21 Years: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970, something of a cross between the standard LeMans and the muscular GTO. Perhaps that was to appease profit-oriented insurance companies who had become aware of what the GTO was (as a separate… more»
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All Silver 10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am in 1979 with a special edition of its popular muscle car. In 1979, production reached 117,108, and Pontiac built 7,500 10th Anniversary Edition Trans Ams that featured unique two-tone paint… more»
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NASCAR Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Over a decade has passed since I last hung up my helmet and called time on my racing exploits, but I remain as passionate about motorsport as I have ever been. That makes classics like this 1986 Pontiac Grand… more»
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Stored Decades: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
I’m sure I’m not the only person on Barn Finds who is comfortable taking a chance on buying a car sight unseen if the price is right (or is negotiable). The key to happiness in that corner of the car-buying world… more»
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1 of 1: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H/O
“Rare,” “special-order,” “one owner,” “low miles,” and “original” are terms often used to describe expensive vintage muscle cars. But you seldom see them used together to identify the same automobile. That’s the case with this Starlight Black 1972 Pontiac… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»
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First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»
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Test Miles Only: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Describing a classic as perfect is a dangerous strategy. Experience shows that if a vehicle is scrutinized, tiny flaws and defects will emerge. However, when a car has only covered a few test miles since undergoing a meticulous restoration,… more»
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Church Driven: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
“One elderly owner. Only driven to church on Sundays.” How often have we seen classics listed with those attributes? Such claims must be taken at face value, but the remarkable condition of this 1970 Pontiac Catalina makes them appear… more»
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Stored Since 1997! 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Two years after the last 455 Trans Am in 1976, Pontiac offered a stout W72 400, and this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Enid, Oklahoma packs a claimed W72 and more. The faded red classic was stored since 1997,… more»
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Rare Expresso Brown: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 model year was a good one for Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO (unofficially “Gas, Tires, and Oil?”). More than 79,000 of them rolled off assembly lines, so they’re not exactly rare today. But ones painted in Expresso… more»
