Pontiac introduced its first compact in 1961, the Tempest, of which the LeMans was the top trim edition. By 1964 it was promoted to intermediate status where it stayed as part of the line-up through 1981. The seller refers… more»
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Cheap Project? $3,500 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
For a time in the late 1970s, Pontiac couldn’t build enough Trans Am’s, thanks to the popularity of the Smokey and the Bandit movie of 1977. They were part of the second-generations Firebirds which were built from 1970-81. The… more»
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Rare Bird: 1977 Pontiac Esprit Skybird
The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird was an example of an automobile manufacturer responding to market trends. The company recognized that 30% of their Firebird sales were to female buyers. They sought to capture a larger percentage by producing… more»
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One-Owner 428 V8: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car for much of its longevity from 1957-05. Along with its Canadian variant, the Parisienne, it would be one of the largest Pontiacs ever built. So much so that they would serve as the… more»
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Finalé Body! 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
UPDATE – The seller of this interesting Fiero saw that we featured it and reached with more information and some corrections. Rather than rewrite the article, we have included a copy of their email below. They also sent us… more»
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455-Powered 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
I like first-year cars or last-year cars as far as collectibility goes, but as we all know, first-year cars can have their share of problems that haven’t been worked out by the designers, engineers, or factories yet. We don’t… more»
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Original 326 HO: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Occasionally a classic will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the car’s back story might have been. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. It would have been a stunning car… more»
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Highly Original! 1971 Pontiac LeMans
By the mid-1980s it would have been difficult to find a ’71 LeMans this original unless it belonged to someone over the age of 70. Today the odds are even smaller, making this 1971 Pontiac LeMans in Cornelius, North… more»
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One-Off Custom Camper? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
Superior Coach was a coachbuilder from 1909-80. They are best known for making hearses, ambulances, and school buses. And Pontiacs in the 1950s and forward were often a source for the first two. We couldn’t find any indication they… more»
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In The Barn 10 Years: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Throughout the 1960s, the Bonneville was the cream of the crop when it came to buying a new Pontiac. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful. This ’64 2-door hardtop has been stored in the seller’s barn for more… more»
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Unrestored Original? 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s mid-size muscle car, the GTO, was born in 1964 and set the market on its ear. At first, it was an option on the Tempest/LeMans but promoted to full series status in 1966. Demand for cars like this… more»
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400 HO/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I’ve often wondered whether there is any such thing as the ultimate barn find. That definition will vary from one person to another, but this 1967 Pontiac GTO has to rank up there with the best of them. The… more»
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Ugly Duckling: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400
Here is an interesting project car located in Spokane, Washington. It is a 1971 Pontiac Formula 400 that is not running and the interior has been removed. The initial body work is said to have been completed and the… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible last saw active service nearly three decades ago. It is a solid and largely complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project for its next owner. Its rust issues are minimal, while its… more»
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GTO Clone Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
At first, the LeMans was a trim upgrade on the Pontiac Tempest before becoming a series of its own in 1964, the same year the GTO was born. Third-generation models were built from 1968-72 and would be the nameplate’s… more»
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Nicest Fiero Ever? Customized 1988 GT
A hearty thanks to reader Pat L. for submitting this find that had me checking my bank balance–short, I’m afraid! This gorgeous mildly customized 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT shows how beautiful this mid-engined GM sports car could get. It’s… more»
