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Video: Paul Revere & The Raiders Introduce the 1969 GTO Judge

Posted on October 22, 2022 by MCG

Here”s a genuine artifact of American pop culture: ’60s pop group Paul Revere and the Raiders presenting the hot new 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac GTO Judge

The Pontiac Straight Eight Era, 1933-54

Posted on September 16, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Alfred P. Sloan, General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Straight Eight, William S. Knudsen

Pontiac’s Famous 1965 GTO Tiger Commercial

Posted on August 9, 2022 by MCG

For 1965, the Pontiac Motor Division used a real, live tiger to tell the GTO story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Pontiac GTO, GTO Tiger, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

Pontiac’s Tunnel-Port Powerhouse: The Ram Air V

Posted on June 1, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Ram Air V, Pontiac Tunnel-Port

Video: Look at Pontiac For 1954

Posted on April 27, 2022 by MCG

Join us for a deep dive into the 1954 Pontiac lineup in this original General Motors sales film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Pontiac, Pontiac

McKellar’s Masterpiece: The Pontiac Overhead Cam 421 V8

Posted on March 10, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac OHC V8

Finale: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO

Posted on November 27, 2021 by MCG

For its final incarnation as Pontiac’s classic American muscle car, the 2004-06 GTO was produced in Australia. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 2004 Pontiac GTO, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

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