The “personal luxury car” niche – four-seaters with sporty characteristics and high-quality trim – was in full swing by the time the 1970s rolled around. John DeLorean contributed to the trend when he redesigned the Pontiac Grand Prix in… more»
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No Reserve Bandit: 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am 455 V8 SE Y82
The mid-1970s were the zenith of the Malaise Age. Pontiac’s sales fell nearly in half from 1973 to 1975, and they weren’t alone. A recession didn’t help, but regulations and a gas crisis were the real culprits. In an… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
A saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men.” It denotes how unforeseen circumstances can cause a project to run off the rails. Such is the case with the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. The company planned a production… more»
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Low-Spec Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
This Quezal Gold 1972 Pontiac Ventura II looks great in almost all of the many photos that the seller has provided. They’re an interesting line of cars, being GM X-body cars, but not that X-body, this car is a… more»
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326/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Sometimes one manufacturer can catch another napping, and such was the case with the First Generation Firebird and its cousin, the Chevrolet Corvette. Ford blindsided General Motors when it slipped the covers off the Mustang in 1964, and it… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is up with the best. Although it rolled out of the factory in Norwood, Ohio, it is a Canadian-delivered car. That means that… more»
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Possible Bandit Clone? 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
In the pony car world, Pontiac developed a reputation for offering respectable performance during The Malaise Era when all others had waved the white flag. However, even it couldn’t avoid the inevitable, with 1980 marking a significant turning point… more»
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Original 326/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac LeMans
The seller claims this 1965 Pontiac LeMans is an original barn find but supplies no information on the circumstances under which it was discovered. It is undeniably a stunning car featuring some desirable factory options that should equate to… more»
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Stretched 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
Memphis, Tennessee-based Barnette & Co. was a player in the custom coach business from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ambulances and hearses were common products and they typically relied on Chevrolets and Pontiacs as the donor vehicles. This ambulance… more»
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Well-Loved 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Sometimes a gem of a car comes along and it is evident that it has been well-loved during its ownership. Many thanks to Larry D. for bringing us this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is listed for sale here… more»
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Nautilus Blue 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Even before John DeLorean took over Pontiac as its general manager, the Pontiac Motor Division sought to stand out by offering something special to the car enthusiast. Pontiac didn’t produce the most cars and not every car was a… more»
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Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe
For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»
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Almost Mint! 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE
By the late ’80s, many youthful car buyers had no memory of the classic muscle car age, and manufacturers rebranded “excitement” as something related to style and image rather than metrics like acceleration. Against that backdrop, this 1989 Pontiac… more»
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GTO Judge Tribute! 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport
Pontiac did not offer a GTO convertible in 1972, but this 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible came pretty close. Its original Endura bumper and hood snorkels would have shouted “GTO” from a distance, and a later owner upped the… more»
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65k Mile 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model-J
Sitting in the arid suburbs of Las Vegas, is this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $9,000. It is said to be a 65,000-mile example that is well-optioned and runs great…. more»
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Mom’s Car: 1968 Pontiac Tempest Garage Find
Pontiac joined the compact car scene in 1961 with the Tempest, which used a novel rear-mounted transaxle that afforded flat floorboards like the Chevy Corvair. In 1964, the Tempest grew to become a less innovative mid-size car, although it… more»
