For years Pontiac hobbyists and in particular, Grand Am enthusiasts have wondered just how rare the 4-speed manual transmission was in 1973 and 1974. We recently discovered those production numbers! Click here to read more!
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1974 and 1975 Trans Ams with a Vinyl Roof—Have You Ever Seen One?
Pontiac17 CommentsDid you know that Pontiac offered its Cordova Top option on Trans Ams during the 1974 and 1975 model years? I’ve documented a small-number of 1974 Trans Ams equipped as such, but have yet to document any 1975 Trans Ams equipped with the factory-installed padded vinyl roof option. Have you ever seen one?
The Ellusive Super Duty 455 308/320 “K” Camshaft
SD-455, Pontiac20 CommentsMost Pontiac enthusiasts are aware that Pontiac planned to equip its Super Duty 455 with a 308/320-spec camshaft, but emissions regulations forced the division to go with the 301/313 grind for production. Have you ever seen an original SD-455 308/320 camshaft? Well, here’s your chance!
Finding The Perfect (for me) 1974 Formula!
personal story, Pontiac15 CommentsI have been searching for a ‘74 Formula for quite sometime and after years of disappointment, I decided that when the right Formula came along, I’d know it. With help from Jeff Denison, Dan Jensen’s Formula 455 found me! Here’s how!
Memories Of My Dad's 1974 Formula 350...
Pontiac6 CommentsIn 1981 my dad purchased a ‘74 Formula 350 that he used as his daily driver. With fond childhood memories of that particular Firebird, it left me with a soft spot in my heart for 1974 Formulas. I share that story with you.
Guide Lamp's '74 Super Duty Trans Am
SD-455, personal story3 CommentsThis ‘74 Super Duty Trans Am was in GM’s Product Evaluation Program at the Guide Lamp Division before being sold to its first owner. Here’s that story…and its documentation!