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the readers of this blog. Like in this post, Car Info aoubt Pontiac is the
topic. Pontiacs current models while others are truly classic in every sense of
the word. GM's Pontiac division, founded in 1926 by the Oakland Automobile
Company. There were some models of distinction through the years. This post
will give us information about 21
classic and not so classic cars .
Bonneville – Full sized Pontiac sedan excitement retired in
2005 after more than 40 years of service. Part of GM’s massive restructuring
and retiring of top model names.
Catalina – This model hearkens back to the mid 60s when two
door hard tops ruled the day. Discontinued during the late 70s during GM’s
“down sizing” shell game days.
Fiero – Mid-engine sport two-seater built for Pontiac during
the go-go 80s. GM reached into their parts bin and took out Chevette and other
components to create this little roadster.
Firebird – It goes without saying that this “pony” car is
sorely missed. The good news is that it may be back by the time the 2009 model
year rolls around.
Firefly – Twin to the Geo Metro, the Firefly was Pontiac’s 3
cylinder captive import of the late eighties to mid nineties.
G6 – Current compact model in Pontiac’s arsenal available in
rakish coupe or sporty sedan.
Grand Am -- With its 1973 debut, the Grand Am quickly became
the division’s mid-range performance car. Retired in 2005 with a host of other
Pontiac model names.
Grand Prix – Hidden tail lights and a concave rear window
marked the Grand Prix’s 1963 debut. The car has survived GM’s model name shake
out and today’s car is a mid-sized, front wheel drive sports sedan.
GTO – Introduced in 1967, the GTO was a true coupe turned
sports car. Eliminated in the 1970s, the GTO is back thanks to GM’s Australian
division, Holden. Rear wheel drive and a big V8 too.
LeMans – Originally a Tempest model, the LeMans became its
own model once the Tempest name was retired in the 1970s. Retired in the mid
1990s after a cheap Korean car was allowed to carry its name. Sheesh!
Montana -- A minivan for Pontiac, if not for the ages.
Parisienne – During the 1980s Pontiac needed a version of
the Chevrolet Caprice. This full sized, rear wheel drive sedan filled the bill.
Phoenix – Part of GM’s “X cars” of compact import fighting
vehicles introduced during 1979 as a 1980 model.
Sunbird – Nothing but a rebadged Chevy Cavalier.
Sunfire – Compact coupe retired in 2005 as part of, you
guessed, GM’s model restructuring.
Sunrunner – Nothing but a rebadged Geo/Chevy Tracker.
Tempest – From the early sixties until the early seventies,
the term “muscle car” befit this hot coupe. Especially nice as a convertible!
Trans Sport – Hideous looking minivan that debuted in the
early 1990s. Mercifully replaced years later by the Montana.
Vibe – A currently produced compact five door sport wagon;
cousin to the Toyota Matrix.
So, there you have it. At least another half dozen models
were left out from this time period plus many models that dated back to the
division’s founding as part of the Oakland Automobile Company in 1926.
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