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
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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
Secrets of the 1961 Pontiac Tempest Rope Drive
The unusual driveshaft setup on the 1961 Pontiac Tempest has been called a “rope drive” and described as a giant speedometer cable, but how it really works is far more interesting. Continue reading
Boattail Dreams: A 1965 Pontiac Fastback Proposal
In the GM styling studios, this flamboyant boattail roof was proposed for the popular 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. Continue reading
The Origins of Pontiac Ram Air
With the 1965 GTO, the Pontiac Motor Division coined one of hot rodding’s most familiar terms: Ram Air. Here’s how that came to pass. Continue reading
Pretender to the Throne: 1971-75 Pontiac Grand Ville
For a brief five-year run, the Bonneville was replaced at the top of the Pontiac full-size line by the Grand Ville. Continue reading