When it comes to third-generation Pontiac Firebirds, the market hasn’t exactly exploded in terms of rising values. While we have seen a few survivor-grade Camaros with three pedals hit big numbers, it’s far from certain that these cars are… more»
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“Tri-Five” Poncho: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
In the mid-1950s, the Chieftain was akin to the 210 in the Chevy lineup as the Star Chief was more like the Bel Air in terms of trim. All new bodies were introduced in 1955 (along with Chevrolet) and… more»
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Nova Wannabe: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
The Ventura nameplate first appeared as a trim option on the Pontiac Catalina in 1960. But a little over a decade later, the company changed gears and assigned it to a “new” compact, the Ventura II, which was a… more»
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Make An Offer: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Few things are sadder than being forced to part with a beloved classic due to circumstances beyond your control. That is the story behind this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is an eye-catching turnkey proposition that needs little to… more»
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GTO Alternative: 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37
Pontiac’s Tempest GT-37 answered the call for a budget brawler like Plymouth’s Road Runner. Many enthusiasts have never seen a GT-37, so take a look at this 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 in Maple Lake Minnesota. Originally Sierra Yellow with… more»
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Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
After just one year of production, the Pontiac Star Chief got a significant redesign in 1955 and served as the top trim level for the company’s Chieftan. The car shared some body parts with its corporate cousin ’55 Chevys… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
The right combination of letters and numbers can lift almost any classic a rung above its peers. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, with its Build Sheet containing the codes W72 and WS6. That indicates… more»
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Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»
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Amazing Auction: Over 50 Pontiac Trans Ams
Some call this collecting, some call it hoarding but VanDerBrink Auctions seems to find estates that have some incredible collections of cars. This collection is located in Waverly, Iowa and includes approximately 50 Trans Ams as well as Pontiac… more»
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45k Mile Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Phoenix
The Phoenix was the nameplate successor to the Pontiac Ventura, a derivative of the Chevy Nova. Introduced in 1977, it employed rear-wheel-drive until a redesign in 1980 ushered in front-wheel-drive (as did Chevy with the ill-fated Citation). This 1978… more»
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Extracting A 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
The Barn Finds Community honestly has to be one of the most amazing group of car nuts out there! We recently sold this Pontiac Safari as a BF Auction, but flat tires all the way around was going to… more»
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European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»
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22k Documented Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans AM Y84 SE
We always appreciate the input of our readers at Barn Finds because, without you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. This includes providing feedback on our stories and spotting some wonderful classics we are privileged to… more»
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1965 Front End: 1964 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top
UPDATE 6/18/23 — When we saw this car last month, it was entrusted with craigslist to sell at $10,000. Perhaps that didn’t work out, so now it’s here on eBay where just one bid of $5,000 has been cast… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Undeniably, many people will buy a car with their hearts as much as their heads. Logic dictates that an entry-level example of most models will meet a buyer’s needs, but adding a few factory options can prove irresistible. That… more»
