The Pontiac V8 was one of General Motors’ most versatile engines, serving the corporation well for more than 25 years. Here’s where it all began in 1955. Continue reading
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Video: The 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept
Here’s an original PR video from General Motors starring a bold concept vehicle with a number of forward-looking Pontiac features: the 1988 Banshee IV. Continue reading
Introducing the 1967 Pontiac Firebird
In February of 1967, the Pontiac division of General Motors joined the red-hot ponycar wars with the Firebird. Here’s the sales pitch in an original Pontiac promotional clip. 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
Video: Marketing the 1967 Pontiac GTO
In the 1960s, Pontiac modestly described its trend-setting GTO muscle car as “The Great One.” See the swagger on display in this original 1967 commercial spot. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1965 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac launched the muscle car movement with the GTO in 1964, but it took some time for the marketing folks to pinpoint the target audience. See how the GTO was originally pitched in this 1965 commercial spot. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1963 Swiss Cheese Pontiacs
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