When the Pontiac was introduced in 1926, the trademark feature was its six-cylinder engine. By 1933, it was time to raise the game with a straight eight. Continue reading
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Pontiac’s Famous 1965 GTO Tiger Commercial
For 1965, the Pontiac Motor Division used a real, live tiger to tell the GTO story. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Tunnel-Port Powerhouse: The Ram Air V
While it was never offered in a production vehicle, the pinnacle of Pontiac performance in the 1960s was the almost mythical Ram Air V. Continue reading
Video: Look at Pontiac For 1954
Join us for a deep dive into the 1954 Pontiac lineup in this original General Motors sales film. Continue reading
McKellar’s Masterpiece: The Pontiac Overhead Cam 421 V8
For decades, engineer Malcom “Mac” McKellar spearheaded the Pontiac division’s advanced engine development team, and one of his favorite projects was this overhead-cam version of the 421 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading
Finale: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO
For its final incarnation as Pontiac’s classic American muscle car, the 2004-06 GTO was produced in Australia. 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