For most of the back half of the 20th Century, if you wanted Pontiac’s biggest and most luxurious car, you bought yourself a Bonneville. From 1957 through 2005, it set the standard for other full-size, well-appointed automobiles to follow…. more»
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Blueprinted 400 V8: 1973 Pontiac GTO
While the Pontiac GTO was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s, its fortunes dwindled in the 1970s with rising insurance costs and increasing restrictions on emissions output. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1973,… more»
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Original Owner: 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 4-Speed
The Pontiac GTO was not a rare car in the 1960s. Beginning as a performance option on the mid-size Tempest/LeMans in 1964, sales exploded compared to original estimates. After selling 32,000 examples in 1964, production jumped to 75,000 units… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes, a project car comes along that just checks all the boxes of being a gamble worth taking. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am may not be the most desirable spec but it’s been upgraded with some tasteful under-the-hood modifications… more»
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Forty Years Asleep: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Project
Will there ever be an end to the supply of cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades? Here’s another one, on eBay, a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (misidentified as a Silver Chief) two-door hardtop, bid to… more»
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Sleeper Project? 1965 Pontiac GTO
The GTO was introduced as a performance extension of the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans in 1964. Internal bean counters thought they would only sell 5,000 copies the first year, and yet the final tally blew past 32,000 automobiles. It was still… more»
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Fuel Injected Big Block: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
It can sometimes be unwise to judge a book by its cover, which is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. It undeniably needs some cosmetic TLC, but a heart of pure gold beats beneath the tired exterior. The… more»
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OHC Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was Pontiac’s response to the First Generation Mustang, and, like its competitor, it offered an entry-level option for buyers unable to justify the expense of a V8. Many of those cars received later drivetrain upgrades, but this… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac is often credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, by the early 1970s, the tides were changing. Rising insurance premiums paired with pending detuning for fewer emissions put a crimp on demand. Pontiac… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Ah, the “daddy.” Many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the father of the muscle car, and who am I to argue? There’s no doubt that even in its most conservative form, the 1965 GTO offered stunning performance…. more»
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Endura Nose: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
In 1970, Pontiac sandwiched another moniker between the LeMans and the GTO. Called the LeMans Sport, it was more than a regular LeMans but less than a GTO, yet you could equip one closer to Pontiac’s true muscle car…. more»
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X-Body Shed Find: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix
The Phoenix was a compact car offered by Pontiac between 1977 to 1984. For the first three years, it was a rear-wheel-drive variant of the Chevy Nova. When the Nova was retired in 1980 in favor of the front-wheel-drive… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
It is easy to underestimate the importance of Pontiac’s Third Generation Trans Am, but it represents a significant turning point in American performance car design. With the horsepower race seeming a thing of the past, manufacturers turned to other… more»
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Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!
It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»
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455/5-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The owner of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am performed many mechanical upgrades creating a total performance package. They wrapped the upgraded drivetrain in a rust-free body with paint that takes your breath away. With the work complete, they feel… more»
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North Of The Border Find: 1938 Pontiac Six
Most Pontiacs that we cover are Trans Ams, GTOs, and early ’60s Grand Prixs or Catalinas. We’re going to go a bit further back today with this 1938 Pontiac Six Two-Door Touring sedan. Known as “Betty” this sedan was… more»
