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Boattail Dreams: A 1965 Pontiac Fastback Proposal

Posted on August 14, 2021 by MCG

In the GM styling studios, this flamboyant boattail roof was proposed for the popular 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix, General Motors, Pontiac

The Origins of Pontiac Ram Air

Posted on July 14, 2021 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Milt Shornack, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Ram Air

Pretender to the Throne: 1971-75 Pontiac Grand Ville

Posted on June 8, 2021 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Grand Ville

Inside the 1966 Pontiac OHC 6

Posted on November 12, 2020 by MCG

In 1966, Pontiac was years ahead of the herd in the Motor City with a new six-cylinder engine that boasted an overhead camshaft and an innovative toothed-belt cam drive.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, John DeLorean, Malcolm McKellar, Pontiac, Pontiac Motor Division, Pontiac Overhead Cam Six

Video: Introducing the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am

Posted on October 29, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at one of the of the most popular American performance cars of 1985, the Pontiac FIrebird Trans-Am.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am

The Chief of the Show: A 1941 Pontiac Film

Posted on August 22, 2020 by MCG

Get the whole story on the Pontiac line for 1941 in this entertaining General Motors film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: The General Motors Passenger Cars for 1955

Posted on June 13, 2020 by MCG

In classic Motorama show-biz style, here’s the entire passenger-car lineup from General Motors for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

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