Starting In 1957, GM’s Pontiac division was transformed from supplier of grandma cars into the Motor City’s hottest youth and performance brand. Continue reading
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How the 1967 Pontiac Firebird Was Born
The Pontiac Firebird was conceived as a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet Camaro, but it soon stamped out its own identity. Continue reading
Reshaping the Personal Luxury Class: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Motor Division gave Detroit’s personal-luxury class a good shaking-up with the 1969 Grand Prix. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1961 Pontiac Tempest Rope Drive
The unusual driveshaft setup on the 1961 Pontiac Tempest has been called a “rope drive” and described as a giant speedometer cable, but how it really works is far more interesting. Continue reading
Inside the 1966 Pontiac OHC 6
In 1966, Pontiac was years ahead of the herd in the Motor City with a new six-cylinder engine that boasted an overhead camshaft and an innovative toothed-belt cam drive. Continue reading
Pontiac for 1962: America’s Sweetheart
In 1962, Pontiac pulled off the seemingly impossible: GM’s youth and performance brand took over the number three spot in U.S. sales, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1968 Pontiac Product Line
Pontiac was red hot in 1968 with a full lineup of popular models, from Firebird to GTO to Bonneville. Watch the division proudly boost its product line in this short GM promotional film. Continue reading