Pontiac

Nearly Spotless Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville

TJ has really nailed it with this tip on a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. It’s to be found here on eBay. It’s a one-owner car with a believable 66,000 miles on the clock. The originality boxes are all checked, in… more»

Tropical Lime Green: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

Though it was launched in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist, the Pontiac Grand Prix didn’t receive its own body until 1969. And the public would respond enthusiastically by buying 112,000 copies versus the 32,000… more»

Factory Hairdryer: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

It is an age-old battle. Whenever one person invents a better mousetrap, another invents a better mouse. Such was the case for American auto manufacturers during the 1970s and 1980s. The better mousetrap was tightening government emission regulations, while… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari

UPDATE – The seller has added more photos, which can be found in the gallery below. There is one certainty in life; If you leave a classic car exposed to the harsh Arizona sun, it will soon look baked…. more»

Desirable Model: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y82

Although tightening emission regulations were biting deep by 1977, Pontiac tried to inject some excitement into its Trans Am range, releasing the Special Edition Y82. They have become desirable classics, achieving a significant premium over the price commanded by… more»

Final Outing: 1974 Pontiac GTO

With sales of its mid-size muscle car – the GTO – on the skids through 1973, Pontiac shifted the auto’s focus to competing with compacts like the Plymouth Duster 360. It was now an option on the Ventura, which… more»

Never-Restored Runner! 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

Pontiac described the Firebird Formula as “Two Scoops, Three Flavors” in its 1973 sales literature. Choosing the only Firebird model available with a choice of 350, 400, or 455 cubic inches let Formula buyers set a performance level matching… more»

Retro Touches: 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe

Customizing is almost as old as the car itself. Owners endeavor to place their mark on their pride and joy, with some attempts more successful than others. Whether you feel the ones applied to this 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport… more»

Stored for 40 Years! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

I can’t imagine owning a classic like a 1969 Pontiac Firebird and deciding to leave it in storage for four decades. That was the fate of this car, although it was recently rescued and revived. It isn’t perfect, but… more»

Baby Bird: 1988 Pontiac Firebird

At first glance, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird looks like a tidy survivor with no great surprises. However, the original owner’s decision to order it with the V6 engine means it can still gallop comfortably at freeway speeds while providing… more»

No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird

It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»

Stored 35 Years: 14K-Mile 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix

It’s been over a dozen years now, but some of us still find it hard to believe that Pontiac is gone. Thankfully, there are still nice used vehicles to be found, such as this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ… more»

Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe

Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance grand tourer. The badge soldiered on until 2008, but this 1963 example is a gem. It is a two-owner classic that has been stored for years. It needs… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

There was a time when aerodynamic efficiency had no place in automotive design. Early attempts to tackle what many saw as a black art often received a negative buyer response. Even later attempts sometimes suffered the same fate, although… more»

Supercharged Barn Find: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI

The Pontiac Bonneville has been a long-standing fixture in the company’s lineup, often seen as the predominant large sedan that had some sporting undertones. I use “sporting” quite generously here as these were not sports sedans, but Pontiac was… more»

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