The 1964 Pontiac GTO, the car that launched the ’60s muscle car movement, is a direct descendant of the 1962-63 Tempest LeMans. Continue reading
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What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading
Pontiac Turns the Page: The 1972 Luxury LeMans
With the GTO fading from the picture, Pontiac went in a whole new direction with the 1972 Luxury LeMans. Continue reading
1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year
While the Pontiac GTO would remain a strong seller through the 1960s, its best year came in 1966, rather early in the game. Continue reading
Soft Revolution: The 1968 Pontiac GTO Endura Nose
Today, nearly all cars feature flexible, body-color bumper systems. The Endura nose on the 1968 Pontiac GTO was the first, and here’s how it was developed. Continue reading
A Firebird From Another Tomorrow: The 1970 Pontiac One
The Pontiac One was not a GM factory concept car, but in a different tomorrow it could have been. Continue reading
A Pontiac Fit for a Queen: The 1963 Maharani Show Car
Royally decked out, this Pontiac Bonneville show car of 1963 was given a royal name: the Maharani. Continue reading