Many vehicles produced during The Malaise Era suffered the same fate. Owners drove them into the ground before trading them for something more modern that promised greatly improved performance. Most of those discards found their way to scrapyards years… more»
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Mods and Maintenance: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero remains one of the best-looking cars to come out of the 1980s and out of GM’s design studios, but it’s still quite affordable for entry-level car enthusiasts. The model shown here benefits from the updated styling… more»
Lost Storage: 1992 Pontiac Firebird
Storage is a constant battle for many automotive enthusiasts. Perhaps you need space for one or two cars and have to utilize a friend’s unused garage parking space. Or, you might pay through the nose to have a stable… more»
Triple Black Beauty! 1971 Pontiac GTO
From its launch in 1964, the Pontiac GTO was the muscle car leader of the pack. But the bloom was off the rose by the end of the decade, thanks to market saturation and rising insurance premiums. The seller’s… more»
Gorgeous in Gold: 1987 Pontiac Fiero SE
As I embark on selling a car that I thought would sell quickly – and have found, it is not – this 1987 Pontiac Fiero serves as a good reminder than price is always the ultimate motivator. I say… more»
BF Auction: 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 4-Speed
Whether the Pontiac GTO is the first Muscle Car or not, there’s no doubt it made a huge impact when it debuted. Looking at this 1965 example, it’s easy to see why these were so well received. They were… more»
1967 Pontiac Tempest Convertible 455 4-Speed
It’s not often that a project car comes this close to the finish line, only to be offered up for someone else to complete. That’s the story with this 1967 Pontiac Tempest Convertible, listed here on craigslist in Rhode… more»
1976 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The Pontiac Trans Am is one of those cars that instantly brings back memories of 1970s muscle, and this 1976 example could be just the ticket for someone looking for a running project. Listed here on craigslist, this yellow… more»
21k Miles With Leather: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac’s Formula brought unique styling to the fourth-generation Firebird. Muscular and less flamboyant than the Trans Am, the Formula might pass for a V6 to novices, but the high-powered LS1 will surprise anyone testing that mistake. This one needs… more»
Never This Nice: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible
I have held the viewpoint for a while that the notion of a cheap and cheerful convertible – even if it’s based on a miserable economy car – represents a totally different value proposition than its hardtop sibling. The… more»
Factory 421/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Project
What does it take to find a 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for under ten grand? It’s going to need to look a little like the car pictured above, which Barn Finds reader Curvette spotted on craigslist in Bremerton, Washington. While the asking… more»
1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 HO Project
Want to grab one of the last great factory muscle cars of the original era? This 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO might be your next project. You can see it here on ebay, where it has a somewhat… more»
Worth Restoring? 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
When shopping for a classic to restore, condition is always a key factor to consider, and one of the most important things to ponder before making a purchase commitment. It’s not uncommon for some sellers to post autos that… more»
49k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and its Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had elapsed since the first Trans Am graced showrooms, and the company produced a 10th Anniversary Edition to celebrate the milestone. Featuring… more»
Cheap F-Body Project: 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Demand in the marketplace for the second-generation Pontiac Firebird seems as strong as ever, with even nice condition base model cars exchanging hands for some good money nowadays. It’s going to take an engine and other work before this… more»
56K Miles: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible
The price goes up when the top goes down, is usually the mantra for folks selling convertibles. That isn’t the case with this 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible, which is priced at just $2,500. You can hardly get a… more»
















