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.
1973 Pontiac GTO – Membership Rewards Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 11:08 pm
Relying upon a Pontiac club and its members to help you find and restore the Pontiac you desire can be a rich and rewarding experience.
Relying upon a Pontiac club and its members to help you find and restore the Pontiac you desire can be a rich and rewarding experience. That’s what Steve Laughlin, a high school teacher in Audubon, New Jersey, learned when he embraced the help of the GTO Association of America (GTOAA) to help him from purchase to podium finish on his ’73 GTO Sports Coupe.
Photo Gallery: 1973 Pontiac GTO – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1973 Pontiac GTO – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1997 Pontiac Trans Am – To The Point Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 11:08 pm
Boil it all down and speed can only be obtained by controlling the air. The engine needs it to breathe and keep cool; the body needs to bat it out of the way so it doesn’t impede progress.
Boil it all down and speed can only be obtained by controlling the air. The engine needs it to breathe and keep cool; the body needs to bat it out of the way so it doesn’t impede progress. Build for one and not the other, and trouble will follow; hit that sweet spot, that narrow harmonious sliver, and the world is yours.
Photo Gallery: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – Ram Air Reunion Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 11:08 pm
Cold hard facts and figures rarely tell the story, whether it’s the tale of one’s life or of a car’s journey through time. In the case of Richard Sargent’s ’69 Ram Air IV Judge, the general facts are well-known.
Cold hard facts and figures rarely tell the story, whether it’s the tale of one’s life or of a car’s journey through time. In the case of Richard Sargent’s ’69 Ram Air IV Judge, the general facts are well-known. It’s one of the 6,725 Judges built, it’s part of the first run of 2,000 Judges, and it’s one of the 239 hardtops built with a Ram Air IV and a four-speed. These are all relevant facts, but there is much more to this story.
Photo Gallery: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1969 Pontiac Firebird – “Do-It-All” “Do-It-All” Pontiac Monday, 2 July 2012, 12:07 am
Jason Korb has accomplished what most of us just talk about—building a Pontiac that is not only quick and pretty, but also able to transport its occupants across any Interstate or down any back road in comfort.
Jason Korb has accomplished what most of us just talk about—building a Pontiac that is not only quick and pretty, but also able to transport its occupants across any Interstate or down any back road in comfort.
Photo Gallery: 1969 Pontiac Firebird – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1969 Pontiac Firebird – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – In My Words Monday, 2 July 2012, 12:07 am
You could say that I’ve been a Pontiac guy since before I was born. My dad owned a ’47, ’51 Chieftain, ’59 Catalina Safari, ’62 Tempest four-cylinder/four-barrel, ’65 Bonneville Vista, and ’70 Bonneville 455.
You could say that I’ve been a Pontiac guy since before I was born. My dad owned a ’47, ’51 Chieftain, ’59 Catalina Safari, ’62 Tempest four-cylinder/four-barrel, ’65 Bonneville Vista, and ’70 Bonneville 455.
Photo Gallery: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1966 Pontiac GTO – Don’t Call It A Funny Car Monday, 2 July 2012, 12:07 am
It was one of the wildest-looking Pontiac racecars of the mid-’60s, and Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick says you can call his old ’66 GTO anything you want, but please don’t call it a funny car.
It was one of the wildest-looking Pontiac racecars of the mid-’60s, and Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick says you can call his old ’66 GTO anything you want, but please don’t call it a funny car.
Photo Gallery: 1966 Pontiac GTO – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1966 Pontiac GTO – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
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1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula – California Born And Bred Monday, 2 July 2012, 12:07 am
Every once in a while, a Pontiac comes along that seems to defy accepted logic. For decades we’ve been told that no Pontiac 400 engines were installed in California-bound ’79 Formulas and Trans Ams due to emissions requirements. Then there is the curious case of this ’79 Formula.
Every once in a while, a Pontiac comes along that seems to defy accepted logic. For decades we’ve been told that no Pontiac 400 engines were installed in California-bound ’79 Formulas and Trans Ams due to emissions requirements. Then there is the curious case of this ’79 Formula. According to its paper trail and Jim Mattison of PHS Automotive Services, the Pontiac was originally ordered by Bob Warren Pontiac in Manhattan Beach, California.
Photo Gallery: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula – High Performance Pontiac Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula – 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
