The fall season is exciting for many. Not only does it signify the start of high school and collegiate football seasons, for years it also meant new model year vehicles from your favorite automaker. If you were the owner of this very new ‘71 GTO, would you let your son or daughter use it in this manner?
Pontiacs on Detroit's Woodward Avenue
Pontiac5 CommentsPontiac has strong ties to Detroit’s Woodward Ave. One of Pontiac’s most famous advertisements depicts a ‘68 GTO parked on a turnabout waiting for its next victim. Do you have any memories of Pontiacs on Woodward Ave?
Ram Air V Camshaft- Do You Know Its Valve Lift?
Pontiac6 CommentsPontiac’s Ram Air V is legendary. At its heart is a mechanical camshaft that boasts 308/320 degrees of duration. I’ve never one seen listed the its valve lift. Lance Kramer let me use several of his original units so I could determine that!
Pontiac's Tiger-themed Marketing Campaign-When Did It Start?
Pontiac3 CommentsWhile sorting through vintage photos in my collection searching for a specific image, I happen across a 1965 GTO decorated with tiger stripes, a tiger tail, and a sign on the passenger side door that read “Test Drive This Tiger at Delta Pontiac.” As I stared at the black-and-white print, I started thinking about Pontiac’s Tiger-themed marketing campaign, which it heavily promoted during the mid-1960s. But when did Pontiac actually begin using tiger references in its advertisements? Do you know?
Did Pontiac Repurpose a Leftover 1972 455 H.O. Block?
Pontiac10 CommentsI was contacted by the owner of code-ZE 455 who questioned its true origin because of someone’s handiwork with a grinder. We seemingly determined that the ZE-code 455 was originally assembled as a WD-code 455 H.O. during the 1972 model year, and was then re-purposed for 1973 when it was leftover from the strike-shortened 1972 model year. Does that seem far fetched? You be the judge!
Did you know?? John Wayne drove Pontiacs!
Pontiac, did you know2 Comments1986 Grand Prix GT- Do you remember it?
personal story16 CommentsDo you remember the mid-80s Grand Prix GT package from Myrtle Motors? It’s one that’s stuck with me all these years.
My Dad's New 1970 Firebird
personal story1 CommentDo you remember your first new vehicle purchase? My dad’s happen to be ‘70 Firebird. He shares his memories of that with me.
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!
Memories of the '72 SCCA Trans-Am Series Firebird by Harry Quackenboss
Pontiac4 CommentsHarry Quackenboss, former Adams Associates team member shares his memories of racing a Firebird Trans Am in SCCA’s Trans-Am series for 1972.
1972 LeMans Sport- Vintage Road Test
Pontiac, road test2 CommentsThe Milwaukee Journal reviewed Pontiac’s new-for-1972 LeMans Sport equipped with the T41 option in its December 26, 1971 printing. Have you seen this road test before?
A typical day at GM's Rochester Products Division carburetor plant
Pontiac3 CommentsI was recently rebuilding a Rochester Quadrajet in my garage. During the process I recalled a GM press photo that depicts a carburetor assembly line at the Rochester plant filled with 2GC two-barrel units on a typical day In August 1964.
The '73 Grand Prix SJ I Grew Up In
personal story1 CommentWhen I was born in December 1976, my dad had his Firethorn Red ’76 Trans Am but our family car, which my mom drove most often was a ’73 Grand Prix SJ. It was Golden Olive with Saddle interior and I have fond memories of that car. Follow along as I share them with you!
Pontiac's Professional Cars
Pontiac4 CommentsDo You Drive Your Pontiac In The Winter?
PontiacCommentThe day after Thanksgiving generally signals the beginning of the Christmas season. And for many parts of the country Black Friday also marks the end of the hobbyist driving season. Do you drive your Pontiac during the winter?
Book Review: Firehawk-Fiercest of the Firebirds
book review, Pontiac1 CommentA review of Mac Logan’s excellent book Firehawk- Fiercest of the Firebird. It’s a must-have for any Firehawk fan.
New 3.75-inch Crankshaft for 326 to 400-ci engines from Butler Performance
CommentOur friends at Butler Performance are now offering new stock-stroke crankshafts for 326 to 400-inch Pontiac V8 applications. While forged replacements have been available for years, the high-quality stock-replacement cast crankshaft is an economic option.
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Pontiac12 CommentsGM's Infamous Racing Ban of 1963
5 CommentsRead any book or article about General Motors during the early ‘60s and it inevitably will mention the corporation’s infamous racing ban of 1963. It’s generally accepted that action was a simple solution to GM’s fearfulness of being broken up over antitrust concerns. There really hasn’t been conclusive evidence to completely support that, however.
Pontiacs That Are Daily Driven Today...
personal story, Pontiac1 CommentI drove a vintage Pontiac every day for many years of my life. As we grow older, have families, and appreciate technology (both convenience and efficiency), the reliability and improved fuel economy associated with modern vehicles tends to overtake the practicality of driving vintage vehicles on a daily basis. For the nostalgic bunch like me, few feelings are more satisfying than the experience of stepping back in time.