In the mid-1970s, the American muscle car was on life support. Rising insurance premiums, the 1973 oil crisis, and the introduction of the catalytic converter in 1975 had effectively neutered the high-compression monsters of the previous decade. Yet, while… more»
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Drives Like New: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
It may not possess quite the cachet of a Trans Am, but this 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit deserves a close look. Its overall condition is extremely tidy, and its engine bay houses a 350ci V8. With 60,000 original miles… more»
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Attention Nova Lovers! 1979 Pontiac Phoenix
The Chevrolet Nova may have been the most cloned car within the General Motors family. Every division of GM except Cadillac would get a variant in the 1970s. At Pontiac, it was the Ventura II, then just Ventura, and… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
In the automotive world, size matters, and it was especially important in the late seventies and early eighties when fuel efficiency was on everybody’s mind. One trick the Pontiac team had up its sleeve was to switch the Bonneville… more»
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59k Original Miles: 2005 Pontiac GTO
This 2005 Pontiac GTO is a tidy classic featuring a few performance upgrades. It has 59,000 miles on the clock, needing nothing but a new owner who will appreciate a car that represented the swansong for an iconic badge…. more»
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New England Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans
The LeMans was Pontiac’s mid-size offering from 1964 to 1981. It originated as a compact in 1961 and gave birth to the GTO in 1964, the leader of the muscle car pack. The 1973-77 models were from the Colonnade… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
Even a relatively “pedestrian” vehicle can turn heads if its appearance is good enough. Take this 1986 Pontiac Bonneville as an example. It is not the most desirable classic on the planet, but with 19,000 miles on the clock… more»
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Bonn(eville) Find: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe
What I wouldn’t give for a nice, big storage building like the one this 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe is parked in. High and dry, with more than enough room for all kinds of toys. This Bonneville Coupe is listed… more»
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Land Bound: 1971 Pontiac Boat-Car
In the category “things that make you go hmmm”, we have a 1971 Pontiac boat-car. This masterpiece of creativity is located in Hooven, Ohio (what’s in the water over there!), and the listing can be found on Facebook Marketplace…. more»
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Original 400/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
I have always struggled to pick my favorite classic from the 1960s. I consider the decade the high-water mark in automotive history, with a huge range of genuine icons emerging to tempt potential buyers, both then and now. Take… more»
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25-Year Storage Find: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
Here’s the kind of listing that tends to stop Firebird fans mid-scroll. This 1971 Pontiac Firebird, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Streator, Illinois, is being described as an all-original survivor that’s been sitting in storage for the past… more»
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Recent Big Spend: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One lesson I have learned is that project builds can sometimes develop a life of their own. Costs can quickly spiral out of control, and you only begin to realize this when you tally up the invoices. Such is… more»
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Loft Find Nomad: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac LeMans Coupe Survivor
Here’s a classic A-body Pontiac that feels like a clean starting point, whether you’re thinking restoration or something a little more personalized. This 1969 Pontiac LeMans, located in Apple Valley, California, is being offered as a Barn Finds Auction… more»
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Bought in ’78! 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
When Pontiac executives rolled out the mid-size GTO in 1964, they expected to sell 5,000 copies. Well, more than 32,000 orders were taken, and production would top out at 97,000 units in 1966. To say they had a hit… more»
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Luxury Muscle Car: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
There’s something about the early-’70s Grand Prix that just hits differently, and this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J listed on eBay is a good reminder why. Finished in green and showing 119,000 miles, it’s being offered by a… more»
