Pontiac

Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Pontiac worked to establish itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire in the 1960s, and no car was more effective at cementing that reputation than the GTO. Often considered the father of the muscle car, the… more»

Rusty Roller: 1971 Pontiac GTO

The GTO was launched by Pontiac in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car. It would set the market on its ear and spawn loads of competition. Its quick rise in popularity led the car to become a series of… more»

Sleeper Sedan? 1974 Pontiac Grand Am 400 Survivor

Four door Grand Am Month continues with this Saugatuck, Michigan classic. The black four-door hardtop version of Pontiac’s sporty mid-sized features a non-original 400 V8 replacing the original base 400. A nearly perfect interior combines with decent paint for… more»

Overhead Cam Six: 1966 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

From 1964 to 1970, the Tempest was Pontiac’s entry-level car in the mid-size market. The base Tempest offered a no-frills approach to transportation but had an unusual base engine (beginning in 1966): the 230 cubic inch overhead camshaft inline-6…. more»

No Reserve 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J proves we should never judge a book by its cover. It features tired paint and visible rust, but below the skin beats a heart of pure gold. It has ticked the boxes for… more»

No Reserve 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Thanks to John DeLorean (and others at Pontiac), the GTO was brought to market in 1964. It was a mid-size muscle car based on the Tempest/LeMans. Sales records were quickly broken, and the car would account for nearly 97,000… more»

1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Project

General Motors redesigned its two pony cars in 1970, the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But complications arose in getting the new bodies ready for production and the automobiles didn’t hit dealer showrooms until February of the new calendar… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

While perusing my local classifieds, the bright orange paint and wild stripes on this Firebird caught my eye. I couldn’t resist going to take a look. Unfortunately, another car showed up the same day that I couldn’t pass up… more»

421 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Catalina

The seller describes this 1963 Pontiac Catalina as a show-quality classic, and the photos support that claim. It is more than a pretty face, with its 421ci Tri-Power V8 providing power to match its looks. It would suit an… more»

4 Door 4 Speed: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Do you want to drive the most unique car to the next Pontiac Car Show? Reportedly, only 12 Pontiac Grand Ams were built in 1973 with 4 doors and a 4 speed manual transmission. If this was an Oldsmobile,… more»

48k Original Miles: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J

Although the automotive world had begun turning its attention to smaller and more efficient cars as the 1970s unfolded, it was still possible for a buyer to hand over their cash for a vehicle offering impressive interior space and… more»

Just Needs Finishing: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

It takes dedication and devotion to tackle a project build, and some enthusiasts fall at the first hurdle. That isn’t the case with this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. Its owner has spent fifteen years meticulously bringing the car to… more»

Low Mileage Luxury: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville

The car my parents owned about the time I entered the world was a 1966 Bonneville, even though I don’t remember a whole lot about it since they traded it on another Pontiac in 1970.  But a couple of… more»

White Over Black: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

From the early 1960s through the balance of the decade, the Grand Prix was one of the auto industry’s most definitive personal luxury cars. And it could be combined with some of the performance touches that Pontiac had become… more»

Tri-Power! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO

There were at least three automotive phenoms in the 1960s: the Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Pontiac GTO. The GTO came first in 1964 and blew sales expectations out of the water. It was a performance… more»

Lake Macatawa Cruiser: Homemade Wooden Boat

I have never been a “boat guy”, which is surprising considering my affinity for vintage vehicles of almost every kind. It’s also a bit of a shock considering I’ve lived in Rhode Island for over ten years and most… more»

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