Pontiac

Older Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Using a classic car as a daily driver is fraught with danger, but it can be impossible to resist. The seller purchased this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville around a year ago, intending to follow their usual practice of driving it… more»

One Owner: 1976 Pontiac Astre Hatchback

And here, direct from the greatest depression that our auto manufacturers and their buyers ever endured is a 1976 Pontiac Astre. Listed on eBay, the car has been bid to just $1981, with no reserve. I have never met… more»

Kustom Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac “Corvette”

Question: When is a Chevy Corvette no longer a Chevrolet? Answer: When it is customized and titled as a Pontiac. That’s the case with this 1959 Corvette which retains its original underpinnings and factory stampings but has a Pontiac… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe

I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»

Low Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac produced the second generation Trans Am from 1970 to 1981.  For 1979, there were multiple color and engine combinations available. This black 1979 Trans Am with orange and red decals and red interior certainly stands out. It is… more»

1-of-1 Pace Car: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

We all know how pace cars show up at the dealership: a few stickers, maybe some special wheels, and an upholstery job. That’s it in most cases, and you’re left wondering why you just paid a $15,000 markup on… more»

Canadian 11K Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula

Low mile cars from the 1970’s are getting harder and harder to find. This 1979 Pontiac Formula has traveled just 19k kilometers or approximately 11K miles since new. The interior is pristine and, while not a heavily optioned car,… more»

1-of-55: 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air IV

Ah, the 1960s. It was an era of growing hope and prosperity and a time when customers could buy some of the most potent high-performance models released by American manufacturers. Tightening emission and safety regulations seemed a world away,… more»

58k-Mile Survivor: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

As I keep staring at this Pontiac Bonneville, I just can’t help but appreciate how groovy these cars look when the SSE package was incorporated.  The eighth generation Bonneville came out around the time GM was transitioning many of… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

This 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a turnkey classic. Its presentation is almost impossible to fault, and it is rust-free. However, it could be the Tri-Power V8 under the hood that… more»

Pretty In Pink! 1958 Pontiac Chieftain

The 1950s Chieftain appealed to Pontiac buyers who were budget conscious. Its last model year in 1958, the car (along with all Pontiacs) was all-new and struggled a bit in sales as the U.S. economy was suffering through its… more»

1 of 319 Special Edition: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The Trans Am began as a performance version of the Pontiac Firebird in 1969. Sales moved up slowly year after year until the first Smokey and the Bandit movie was released in 1977. After that, demand exploded, and Pontiac… more»

Clone Project: 1970 Pontiac Firebird

The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird was introduced in 1970. The introduction was delayed a little and many refer to the 1970 Firebird as a 1970 1/2 Firebird. The design change was dramatic and was so appealing that… more»

Stored In a Garage for 52 Years: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Eight

I wonder what this old Pontiac’s story is. It’s been in storage since 1970 – 52 years in hibernation – and was recently pulled out of a garage in Southern California. It’s not running but it looks original, straight,… more»

Needs Rescuing: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

There are few sights more depressing than seeing a classic muscle car left exposed to the elements. It is especially true when it is a Convertible version with no top to protect its interior and floors from all Mother… more»

The Rockford Files TV Show Tribute Car: 1977 Pontiac Firebird

As soon as I saw this listing, I began hearing The Rockford Files TV Show theme song in my head, which, to be honest, is a pretty good theme song. In fact, the Mike Post/Pete Carpenter song was released… more»

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