General Motors has developed countless V8s over the years, but maybe the most unusual was the 1930-32 Oakland/Pontiac Eight. Continue reading
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The Rebirth of a Brand: 1957 at Pontiac
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
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
Pontiac’s Two-Door Sport Wagon: 1955-57 Safari
Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon, the Safari, shares much with its corporate cousin the Nomad, but there are some significant differences, too. Continue reading
The Birth of the Pontiac Grand Prix, 1962
Pontiac gave a major boost to its already growing performance image with the luxurious but powerful 1962 Grand Prix. Continue reading
The X Factor: 1971-79 Pontiac Ventura II, Ventura, and Phoenix
For 1971, Pontiac introduced the compact Ventura II, a barely camouflaged version of the Chevy Nova, and with a few name changes it remained in the lineup through 1979. Continue reading
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: The 1975 Pontiac L’il Wide Track
In 1975, Pontiac offered Astre subcompact buyers not one more horsepower but a bit more style and exclusivity with a limited edition called the L’il Wide Track. Continue reading