Pontiac gave a major boost to its already growing performance image with the luxurious but powerful 1962 Grand Prix. Continue reading
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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
What’s in a Name: 1950-81 Pontiac Catalina
For more than a decade Pontiac was an industry leader, and the Catalina was usually its best-selling model. Here’s a brief but fond look back. Continue reading
The Famous 1969 Pontiac Chain Gang Commercial
See how many well-known ’60s character actors you can spot in the all-star cast of this memorable 1969 Pontiac commercial. Break away!
A Lost GM Show Car: The 1964 Pontiac GTO Flamme
This tastefully customized GTO convertible appeared at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, and then it disappeared. Or maybe not. Continue reading
Trading on Past Glory: the 1977 Pontiac Can Am
With the ’77 LeMans Can Am, marketing guru Jim Wangers tried to recapture the magic of the original Pontiac GTO. It was a noble effort. Continue reading