Pontiac

Special Order: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88

Some buyers take a minimalist approach when ordering a new car, feeling that the most basic model will fulfill their needs. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am sits at the other end of the spectrum. Its original owner virtually wore… more»

Patina Pontiac: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

In 1977, the only movie that did better in theaters than Smokey and the Bandit was Star Wars. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is not a “Bandit” or Y84 car but it is a black Trans Am, at least… more»

Garaged 42 Years: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans

Pontiac’s mid-size cars were redesigned in 1973 with new Colonnade styling (no more true hardtops). Along with the rest of GM’s intermediates, that design would remain through 1977 – and sell quite well. The Luxury LeMans edition was added… more»

36k Mile Original Paint: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is claimed to have its original paint and only covered 36,820 miles over the past 45 years. It represents the pinnacle of the development of the 2nd generation Trans Am including every option available… more»

Highly Optioned: 1968 Pontiac GTO

Life typically involves compromise, and the classic car world is no different. Potential buyers must assess their needs, sometimes trading off one characteristic for another. Muscle cars are traditionally hard-edged vehicles focused primarily on outright performance. However, this 1968… more»

Column Shift: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III

The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am made its debut on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was a revolutionary design that looked different than anything produced prior to that date. It was introduced so late int he… more»

Parked 15 Years: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Sports Coupe

In July of 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (where this car is located), the 50-star U.S. flag debuted for the first time after Hawaii was admitted to the union in 1959. It was also the year that Pontiac debuted the… more»

Rare 4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Everyone remembers the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, the “sport wagon” in production from 1955 to 1957. And some will recall that Pontiac offered a similar product called the Star Chief Custom Safari. But who remembers that Pontiac also sold… more»

1 of 170 Made: 1988 Zimmer QuickSilver

“Neo-classical” seems to be a term that can be used to describe any number of kit-cars and re-bodied conversions from the 1980s. There was a fascination, it seems, with harkening back to designs that had long been out of… more»

17k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Tony Primo found this 17k mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in West Babylon, New York. The car is said to be an unmolested original just like it left the factory and the asking price is $21,000. Pontiac… more»

Bubbletop Beauty: 1961 Pontiac Ventura

The Ventura spent its first decade as a trim package for the popular Pontiac Catalina until the moniker was eventually moved to the GM X-Body in 1971, which often gets mistaken as a Chevrolet Nova.  The name first appeared… more»

41k Original Miles: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon

We’ve recently seen a few nice seven-seat Station Wagons at Barn Finds, and this 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari continues that theme. The seller admits it isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided the rust problems… more»

Running Garage Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain

The Pontiacs were all-new for 1955 (just like their counterparts at Chevrolet). The Chieftain was the entry-level model and accounted for 63% of sales that year. Pontiac gained a V8 in ‘55, the first time an eight-cylinder had been… more»

2006 Pontiac GTO With 5,800 Original Miles

Hiding in this garage is a classic with a story to tell. This 2006 Pontiac GTO is covered in dust and has areas of minor cosmetic damage, but it is also an unmolested classic with a mere 5,800 miles… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Desirable classics can emerge from unexpected locations, as demonstrated by this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible. The seller unearthed it at a Sheriff’s Auction two years ago and was astounded by what they found. They looked beyond the tired exterior… more»

350 Miles A Year: 1977 Pontiac Catalina

Most of the 47,000 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedans built in 1977 have long ago ended up in a junkyard or the crusher because they were all used up. But not this one. It’s well-preserved, has recently been serviced, and… more»

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