Every so often I happen across a vintage Pontiac in my local junkyard. While there’s often little salvageable, I still find it intriguing. Here are some of those Pontiacs.
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Seeing (Pieces of) A Second-Gen Firebird on The Road Today
Pontiac, personal story5 CommentsDid the addition of a second-gen Firebird rear spoiler add sporty appeal to a Chrysler Lebaron? You decide!
My Dad’s First Trans Am
Pontiac, personal story, vintage photos8 CommentsDuring the 1970s my dad owned a number of Pontiacs and several Firebirds were among them. His first Trans Am was a Firethorn Red ‘76. While he planned to order a Formula that model year, he ultimately decided upon the Trans Am. He was so happy with it that it paved the way for others that followed. Here’s how it came to be.
Cruising Firebirds at the Cruisin’ Tigers’ 2021 Indian Uprising
personal story, Pontiac2 CommentsThis past August my dad and I attended the Indian Uprising in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It’s always been a great event with plenty of beautiful Pontiacs in attendance. This year local hobbyist, Teri Reed invited us to join her and a group of friends in a Firebird cruise that Saturday morning. And what a treat it was!
Memories Of My '83 Grand Prix LJ...
personal story5 CommentsThe last new vehicle my grandfather ordered was an ‘83 Grand Prix LJ. After he passed and it was time for my grandmother to get something newer, my father purchased it in 1995 and gave it to me to drive back and forth to college. I have great memories of that car when I was young as well as when I grew older. I’m happy to share them with you.
How A "Piece" of Mac McKellar And Pontiac History Found Me...
Pontiac, personal story, SD-4555 CommentsI find Pontiac’s 1973 Press Preview among the Division’s most interesting events ever. It’s there that the Super Duty 455 was introduced the motoring world. A performance bombshell while others were shying away from it, every magazine writer in attendance that reported their take on the SD-455 in their respective publications. Mac McKellar—arguably Pontiac’s most famous engineer and a man I greatly admire—was at there that day and I was recently gifted his personal nametag.
Finding The Perfect (for me) 1974 Formula!
personal story, Pontiac13 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!
Finally Found Time To Drive My '76 Trans Am...
personal story, Pontiac2 CommentsWhile the pandemic has forced many of us to stay home and maintain ample distance in social settings, there may be no safer activity than taking your vintage Pontiac out for a cruise. Have you been finding yourself driving your car(s) more frequently since March?
1986 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!
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!
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.
Pontiac's Obscure '70s Colors...
personal story2 CommentsIn the the early 1970s GM moved toward earth-toned exterior colors for its divisions. Just think of all the silver, gold, green, and brown Pontiacs, Chevys, Buicks, and Olds vehicles produced in that era. Have you ever seen a ‘73 Grand Prix in Desert Sand?