The Pontiac brand originated in 1907 as a product of the Oakland Car Company of Pontiac Michigan, founded by Edward Murphy. The company was acquired by General Motors in 1909 with the first Pontiac vehicle being introduced in 1926 dubbed the “Chief of the Sixes” as the car was powered by a 6 cylinder engine. The car was so successful at its debut at the New York auto show later that year that the decision was made to phase out the Oakland name in favor of Pontiac, an 18th century chief of the Ottawa Indians. Throughout the 30′ and 40′s, Pontiac manufactured a selection of coupes, sedans and wagons all at low to mid prices. The 50′s saw the introduction of the Bonneville, a stylish cruiser that catapulted Pontiacto immense popularity. The ’90s saw the launch of cars like the Sunfire and Montana minivan. Pontiac slowly lost sales however due to changing tastes and a lack of differentiation between its models and those of other GM divisions. In hopes of recapturing past glory, the division embarked on a plan to retire aged models and introduce all-new ones with distinctive styling and personality. So far, the effort seems to be working as recent models have finally begun to live up to the “driving excitement” promise, once again making Pontiac a brand worthy of consideration by many.
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Introduced by General Motors in 1926, Pontiac has been offering automotive enthusiasts amazing cars for over 80 years. For decades the Pontiac was known to be quiet, smooth, and luxurious but not especially fast. Later years would change this perception when the era of muscle cars brought the GTO, Firebird, and others.
1995 Pontiac Trans Am – In My Words Sunday, 1 April 2012, 10:04 pm
I was 1984 and I was a senior in high school when I got my first Pontiac—a red Firebird Formula with leather seats, T-tops, and a 3.23:1 rearend.
I was 1984 and I was a senior in high school when I got my first Pontiac—a red Firebird Formula with leather seats, T-tops, and a 3.23:1 rearend.
Photo Gallery: 1995 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1995 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1970 Pontiac GTO – Turning Blue Into Gold Sunday, 1 April 2012, 10:04 pm
Jerry Eckerle is a Pontiac loyalist who was fortunate enough to be of driving age at the zenith of the musclecar era.
Jerry Eckerle is a Pontiac loyalist who was fortunate enough to be of driving age at the zenith of the musclecar era. And while many of his contemporaries back in the day pored over the relative attributes of PMD’s performance machines in the hopes of someday buying one, this veteran lived his automotive dream. “I bought a used ’67 Firebird 326 H.O. four-speed convertible in July 1967 upon returning from Vietnam,” he tells HPP. “I traded it in on a new ’69 Firebird convertible in December 1968. It was equipped with a 350 H.O., a four-speed, and a 3.90 Safe-T-Track rear.
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2006 Pontiac GTO – Deal Or No Deal Sunday, 1 April 2012, 10:04 pm
For many hobbyists, how they ultimately select one car over another at a Pontiac dealership to become its owner is a story they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.
For many hobbyists, how they ultimately select one car over another at a Pontiac dealership to become its owner is a story they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives. Some say they were magically drawn to a particular car; others say they established a bond with the car from the moment they saw it.
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1962 Pontiac Super-Duty Catalina – Reunited Rebels Sunday, 1 April 2012, 10:04 pm
When the NHRA revised its rulebook for 1962, stating that only factory-installed components were legal for stock class competition, Pontiac responded by making its SD-421 a factory-installed option on Catalina and Grand Prix models.
When the NHRA revised its rulebook for 1962, stating that only factory-installed components were legal for stock class competition, Pontiac responded by making its SD-421 a factory-installed option on Catalina and Grand Prix models. The 405hp beasts were not intended for daily transportation and carried no warranty—their sole purpose was destroying enemies.
Photo Gallery: 1962 Pontiac Super-Duty Catalina – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1962 Pontiac Super-Duty Catalina – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1994 Pontiac Trans Am – Pace Arrow Thursday, 1 March 2012, 11:03 pm
History can be elusive. There are those who spend their lives chasing it down; others, whether through circumstance or other means, become a part of it. Still others are determined to recreate it as a pleasant diversion from what is invariably an unsuitable present.
History can be elusive. There are those who spend their lives chasing it down; others, whether through circumstance or other means, become a part of it. Still others are determined to recreate it as a pleasant diversion from what is invariably an unsuitable present. Rarely does history approach you in a parking lot and ask you to take possession of it.
Photo Gallery: 1994 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1994 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1981 Pontiac Trans Am – From Barn Find To First Place Thursday, 1 March 2012, 11:03 pm
This is the first car I’ve ever restored and I did all the work myself,” says David Rosenbauer of his ’81 NASCAR Pace Car Trans Am.
This is the first car I’ve ever restored and I did all the work myself,” says David Rosenbauer of his ’81 NASCAR Pace Car Trans Am.
Photo Gallery: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1967 Pontiac Le Mans – In My Words Thursday, 1 March 2012, 11:03 pm
My grandfather and grandmother always drove Pontiacs, and I can remember my parents inheriting some of their hand-me-downs when I was a small child.
My grandfather and grandmother always drove Pontiacs, and I can remember my parents inheriting some of their hand-me-downs when I was a small child. My father had a ’54 Star Chief when I was a very young boy. Once I got older, I wanted to get a Pontiac of my own, but my taste leaned more toward the musclecar era.
Photo Gallery: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
2009 Pontiac Model Lineup
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe
- 2009 Pontiac Torrent
- 2009 Pontiac Solstice
- 2009 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2009 Pontiac G6 Coupe
- 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible
- 2009 Pontiac G8
- 2009 Pontiac G6
- 2009 Pontiac G5
