In 1963, Pontiac created a handful of very special Catalinas, strictly for drag racing, that would be forever known as the Swiss Cheese cars. Here are some rare details on these unusual Pontiacs. Continue reading
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Five Far-Out Pontiac Concepts That Never Came To Be
For decades, GM’s Pontiac division carried the flag for the automaker as a youth, style, and performance leader. These five dream cars and concepts from the years 1955 to 2000 Illustrate where some of that style came from. Continue reading
The Pontiac Tri-Power Story
Nothing looks more awesome under the hood of a classic Pontiac muscle car than the factory triple-carburetor system known as Tri-Power. Here’s the story behind the legendary setup. Continue reading
The Pontiac Silver Streak Story
From 1935 to 1956, the bold Silver Streak trim was a Pontiac trademark. Here’s the story behind the signature styling feature. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955 through 1957 Pontiac
REVISED AND IMPROVED — With the ’55 through ’57 model years, Pontiac began its transformation from senior citizens’ car to leader of the performance youth market. Here’s a closer look at the brand’s early V8 years. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-64 Pontiac
This MCG Car Spotter’s Guide spotlights what many regard as the golden age of full-size Pontiacs: the years 1955 though 1964. Continue reading