The GTO was born in 1964 as a performance option on the mid-size Tempest/LeMans. Internal sources at Pontiac only expected to sell about 5,000 units in the first year and were surprised when more than 32,000 deliveries took place…. more»
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Real Deal: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 W66
The Pontiac Firebird got a restyle for 1970, with the buyer having a choice of four different models to pick from, starting with the base Firebird. An Esprit model was available which included a 350 V8, plus you could… more»
Same Family 45 Years! 1977 Grand Prix
A design homerun in my opinion, this incredible time machine 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has been in the same family since it was new. I have only owned one vehicle that long, a 1966 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet 100… more»
X-Men Edition: 2000 Pontiac Firehawk
From 1991 through 2002, Pontiac joined forces with SLP Engineering to create limited performance editions of their Firebirds. Dubbed the Firehawk, they were initially based on the Formula models, but the Trans-Am was added later. This 2000 edition of… more»
421 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
The demise of any car manufacturer is a sad event, and while some barely rate a blip on the automotive radar, others are mourned by enthusiasts. Such is the case with Pontiac. When their last car rolled off the… more»
Everyday Driver: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Maintaining a sense of humor can be vitally important, particularly when times are tough. The owner of this 1980 Trans Am Turbo lives by that philosophy because they describe this classic as just as slow now as when it… more»
Cheap Wheels? 1980 Pontiac Firebird
Even in a down sales year in 1980, the Firebird was still benefitting from the exposure that the Pontiac got in the 1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That flick helped generate interest in the Trans Am, giving it… more»
1-of-1: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Rarity claims in the classic world are nothing new, and we seem to see them at least weekly at Barn Finds. Some stand up to scrutiny, while others don’t. That brings us to this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.”… more»
1 Of 24: 1987 Corporate Concepts Limited Pontiac Mera
America is known for many things, but chief among them is a love of cars. When you marry this love with our nation’s zeal for innovation and creativity, you get interesting, engaging, fun, and sometimes even groundbreaking eccentricities. The… more»
Transplant 400 V8: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac introduced its Firebird Formula model in 1970 which was one year after the introduction of the Pontiac Trans Am in 1969. The Formula was unique in that it had two forward facing hood scoops versus the Trans Am… more»
78k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
We’ve seen plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this Firebird appears like a breath of fresh air. It offered its original owner a satisfying driving experience without the “in your… more»
3/4 Roller: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Has the rise in prices of muscle cars got you bummed out? Many of us feel that we cannot pay the big bucks we see these cars sell for. Maybe you should buy 3/4ths of a 1976 Pontiac Trans… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
The LeMans began as an upscale version of the Tempest compact in the early 1960s and later became the primary series as a mid-size. The fourth generation of the car debuted in 1973 as part of the redesign GM… more»
















