Woof – where do you begin with this one? There’s no doubt the legion of kit cars that emerged from the 1980s represents an interesting assortment of attempts at creating clones of some of the most desirable sports cars… more»
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Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»
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Fitting Tribute: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Tribute
Some enthusiasts will look at tribute cars with barely concealed contempt, while others readily accept them. I tend to fall into the second category, although that is only if the owner is candid about what the car truly is…. more»
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Affordable Muscle: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Out of all the second generation Trans Ams, 1976 is the only year with a unique front end design that was available only for its production year. The rectangular grills, single headlights and integrated body color front bumper are… more»
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Solid Poncho Project: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac made several changes to the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula including the introduction of a new front end style and the rectangular hood scoops. A new engine option was also available. This 1977 Pontiac Formula is located in San… more»
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Upgraded 400: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
When a seller uses the word “anemic” to describe a classic pony car, there’s a fair chance the vehicle in question emerged at the end of the 1970s. Such is the case with this Pontiac Trans Am. By the… more»
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Tri-Power Terrific! 1959 Pontiac Bonneville
If you had to pick an automobile that was most representative of 1959, I guess it would be hard to one-up a Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Of course, lowly Chevrolet would get an honorable mention for its batwing/cat eye… more»
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Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
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20-Year Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac set the standard for mid-size muscle cars to follow when it rolled out its Tempest/ LeMans-based GTO in 1964. Anticipating there was a market for 20,000 cars annually, the GTO quickly quadrupled those figures. This ’66 edition was… more»
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455 HO: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1972 model year nearly marked the demise of Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range. General Motors considered pulling the pin on its F-Body offerings, including the Firebird and the Camaro, thanks to industrial action. Thankfully, both models received a stay… more»
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Marooned Find: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
The first year the Trans Am was introduced, it was only available in one color. By 1981, the last year for a Trans Am with a Pontiac engine, the Trans Am was available in multiple colors including white, silver,… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is listed here on Barn Finds Classifieds. The seller lists 10 mechanical problems and 6 cosmetic problems with the car. While the pictures look nice, it is refreshing to find a seller who discloses… more»
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Original Paint Driver: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am
Clean third-generation examples of the Firebird and Camaro have begun to rise from the ashes of the 80s, and while there are still a lot of wasted examples out there, it’s clear the nicest ones are commanding strong interest…. more»
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Two For One: 1975 and 1978 Pontiac Firebirds
Pat L. found an interesting combo of cars that are for sale in South Lake Tahoe, California. One car is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and the other is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird. The cars were listed for sale 3… more»
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GTO Wanna Be? 1967 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
Trying to convert a car into something more desirable than how it started life is not unusual. And in the case of Pontiac’s famous GTO, it’s a common pursuit. Today we have a ’67 Pontiac LeMans convertible that started… more»
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Cheap Project: 1976 Pontiac Ventura
There are few things more rewarding than tackling a first hands-on project build, but the process also comes with its own potential stresses. If the builder is unsure of their skill levels, the thought of taking to a desirable… more»
