Pontiac

49k Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition

The subject of rarity is always going to ignite debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will claim that the relative rarity of a particular vehicle will have little impact on its value, while others will see this impact as profound. That… more»

Same Family For 50 Years: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

The Pontiac Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was a staple in the company’s line-up from 1957-05. It was often the top-line automobile offered by the GM division and was – at times – the largest car… more»

1971 Pontiac Formula 455 HO 4-Speed

Gold is a popular investment and here is proof! This is a 1971 Pontiac Formula 455 that was originally equipped with the most powerful Pontiac engine available in 1971 and backed by a 4-speed transmission. The car is documented… more»

Low Mile 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD 455

This 1973 Pontiac Super Duty Trans Am is probably not going to last this long at the current listed price. The car can be seen here on eBay and is located in Hollywood, Florida but was originally sold new… more»

Garage Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds in 1979 including the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. Of that, 38,642 units were the base Firebird model. This is a plain jane 1979 Pontiac Firebird that has been reportedly driven for… more»

400/4-Speed! 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula

In the early seventies, insurance premiums and a shift from performance-oriented to economical cars were taking their toll on the muscle car market.  I guess nobody got the word out to Pontiac, as in 1974 the Firebird Formula and… more»

Documented Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO

I was born in 1965 and so was this Pontiac GTO. I think it has fared better than me over the past 57 years! The car is listed here on eBay and is currently bid to $47,900. There are… more»

400/4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO

It is a question that will ignite a spirited debate between enthusiasts. What was the first muscle car? While many people will put forward their own candidates with compelling arguments, the majority seem to believe that the honor falls… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

There were not many changes for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, which was the second year of production for the 2nd generation F-body that was produced all the way until 1981. Pontiac added taller bucket seats and faux fender… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO

My favorite GTO? Why 1965 of course. The reason? Hard to say beyond its clean and balanced lines. However, when I was a teen, I knew a fellow who was a few years older than me and he had… more»

V8 Powered: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II

Imagine it is 1971 and you walk on to the Pontiac lot and pass by a Lucerne Blue Trans Am, a Cameo White HO455 GTO and spot a red Ventura II with hub cabs and bench seat. Well that… more»

17k Mile Gold Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird was a popular car in the 1970s, including the performance-focused Trans Am. Sales exploded after the release of the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit where a black Trans Am was part of the cast. As… more»

Rolling Bank Account: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller of this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am states in capital letters that this is a “REAL TRANS AM”. He goes on to say that it is rare and can be considered a “rolling bank account”. While I admire… more»

2 For 1 Projects: Pair Of 1981 Pontiac Firebirds

Second-generation Pontiac Firebirds enjoyed a long production run from 1970-81. And, thanks to the publicity generated by the Smokey and the Bandit movies, the Trans Am would be a big seller toward the end of the cycle. Located out… more»

Tanya Tucker: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

In 1980, Pontiac hired Tanya Tucker to promote the new Turbo Trans Am. Tanya was in her early 20’s and headed to legendary status in the country music world. In the promotional video, I Dream of Jeannie star Bill… more»

Artic Blue: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

Pat L. found this beautiful 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 and sent it to our attention. The car is located in Surprise, Arizona just northeast of Phoenix. It is being sold by the 2nd family to own the car… more»

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