Needing a compact to sell, Pontiac introduced a knock-off of the Chevrolet Nova in 1971 and called it Ventura II (the Ventura had previously been a full-size car). It followed in the Nova’s shadow through 1977, after which it… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Barn Find
Pony cars and muscle machines were both becoming hot commodities in the marketplace during the second half of the sixties, and the timing for the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro was spot on when the pair was introduced for… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers with choices to make. Is preservation the most appropriate approach, or would a sympathetic restoration be a better option? That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’re no strangers to Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, with some better than others. This 1978 example will appeal to purists as a numbers-matching survivor wearing its original paint. Its presentation is quite impressive, but there… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Aerocoupe Project: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Yesterday, I covered this 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, or “Bro-ham” as they are often called, and today I’m going to move forward one year and review this 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe – so similar, but oh so… more»
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Factory 4-Speed: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Project
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s full-size luxury car in the 1950s through the 1980s. The second generation was produced in just 1959 and 1960, with the latter being part of Pontiac’s new “Wide Track” promotion that had real teeth. The… more»
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78K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
One of my favorite expressions tied to tinkering with old vehicles is “You’re buying the seller, not the car.” This has proven itself true time and again, especially as it relates to how a car or truck has been… more»
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Low Mileage Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
One of the most storied domestic automotive models was Pontiac’s Grand Prix. And when I think or hear the name “Grand Prix”, my mind immediately goes to the downsized ’69 edition. It and its near identical ’70 model are… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Update 6/23/26 – It’s been over a year since we featured this Bonneville and it has been relisted here on eBay with a $10k starting bid. Do you think that’s low enough to get it sold though? From 3/16/25… more»
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First Year Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Upon first glance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am gives off more of a LeMans vibe, and that’s because the front end was swapped for a donor section from a Colonnade-era LeMans found in a boneyard after the original component… more»
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Carport Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»
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1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird
It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In my opinion, the 1965 GM lineup of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Olds, Buick, and Cadillac were some of the best styled cars ever. Motor Trend magazine thought so too when it awarded its coveted Car of the Year Award of… more»
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Overhead Cam Inline-6: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
CORRECTION 6/16/26: The engine in this car is not the OHC inline-6 but a 215 cubic inch inline-6 that was rated at 140 hp. The Pontiac Tempest and LeMans were upgraded to mid-size status in 1964 (as were other… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Although I have always admitted a weakness for classic cars wearing the Blue Oval badge, I’ve always longed to park a First Generation Pontiac Firebird in my garage. I believe that Pontiac struck a sweet spot with the styling,… more»
