The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans was promoted from a compact car to an intermediate in 1964. That paved the way for the GTO muscle car that joined the line-up mid-year and changed the automotive landscape going forward. The seller’s car has… more»
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BF Exclusive: Beautiful 1953 Pontiac Chieftain
When it comes to genuine barn finds, this 1953 Pontiac Chieftain is a real beauty. The seller purchased the car from the original family, and it has spent forty-five of its seventy-two years in dry storage. It has undergone… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Between emission regulations, higher fuel costs, and safety mandates of the 1970s, Pontiac’s leadership decided the Grand Prix needed to shift to a more intermediate-sized car with more emphasis on comfort. That doesn’t mean they didn’t still try to… more»
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Legendary Muscle: 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV 4-Speed
This 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV is one of the rarest muscle cars of its era, being 1 of just 310 built with a 4-speed manual. Even more remarkable, it retains its original, matching-numbers engine and transmission—something almost… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
There were 7,500 Tenth Anniversary Trans Ams built by Pontiac in 1979 to commemorate the introduction of the first Trans Am in 1969. This special edition Trans Am was silver and charcoal with red dash lighting and a unique… more»
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Astronomical Price: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Could this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am really only have 1,132 miles? It appears to be a time capsule but it is hard to tell because there are no pictures of the interior or engine compartment in the listing here… more»
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350hp/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
It is fair to say that Ford caught the rest of the motor industry by surprise when it unveiled the Mustang. Considered by many to be a niche vehicle, its sales tally proved jaw-dropping, forcing other manufacturers to follow…. more»
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45k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Few cars have made their mark on history like the Pontiac GTO. It is widely credited with spawning the muscle car era, and while the marque is little more than a distant memory, the GTO remains one of the… more»
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Smoking Deal: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac marked the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am in 1979 with a special edition Trans Am, producing 7,500 cars featuring two-tone paint and a unique hood decal. This example is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and… more»
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1 of 1,986: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 V8
Muscle car sales had begun to fade in 1970, and the market “founder” – the Pontiac GTO – was no exception. The hottest engine offered was now the 455 cubic inch V8, and just 2,227 copies went into 1970… more»
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Smokey and the Bandit Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a true Bandit-era survivor, offered by its enthusiast owner in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Finished in black and powered by its numbers-matching 403 Olds V8 paired with the original Turbo 400 automatic transmission,… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 54k Mile 1963 Pontiac Catalina
How many Barn Finds readers categorize periods of their lives by the cars they were infatuated with at the time? I certainly do. Accordingly, this 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe immediately transports me to the early 2000s and my early 20s…. more»
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2nd Owner Project: 1977 Pontiac Astre Wagon
Needing a subcompact car to compete in that market, Pontiac introduced the Astre in the U.S. in 1975. It had already been sold in Canada since 1973. The good news/bad news for the Astre was that it was a… more»
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Original 455 HO: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
Some classics fail to ignite passion, while others perfectly combine looks, luxury, and performance in a blend that forces people to stop and take a close look. That is the story behind this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ…. more»
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Stock and Supercharged: 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
To this day, one of the things I hold against GM the most was the execution of Pontiac. In terms of where the General has allocated resources over the last few years, it still boggles my mind that Pontiac… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! After a full ten years on the road and in the consciousness of sporty car buyers, the second-generation Firebird finally showed some signs of slowing down in 1980, as total… more»
