Posts Tagged ‘Pontiac’
Muscle Car History – When it all Started
It was an era of rapid change in the automobile industry, which continued to build on the previous decade’s growth in automobile design. Even in the United States, the amount of power being generated has increased significantly. The optimism of the 1950s was followed by confidence and a bullish determination to outrun the competition in…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Restoration Cost
Costs associated with restoring a classic car will be far higher than those associated with upgrading and repainting a modern vehicle. Costs of Purchasing a Vehicle for Restoration Purchase of a vehicle might be as low as $0 or as high as $20,000 or more, depending on the vehicle’s condition. The expense of restoring classic…
Read MoreCurrent Muscle Car Price Trends
The market for muscle cars has fluctuated for decades. They reached their first peak in 1970 when virtually every American manufacturer from AMC to Oldsmobile offered a V-8-powered coupe. Several years later, during the gas shortage, they could no longer be given away. In the 1990s and 2000s, collectors sparked buying frenzy that ultimately led…
Read MoreHow to Buy and Sell Cars
How to Buy and Sell a Car Suggestions Having the right photos of your muscle car for sale will help you sell it more effectively, and they are just as important as the details you provide. Here are the eight most important photos to include in every classified ad listing if you want it to…
Read More73 GTO the Collonade King
It is unlikely that you will encounter many 1973 Pontiac GTOs in the wild. They exist, though in small numbers. During a turbulent year in U.S. history, fewer than 5,000 Colonnade-body GTOs arrived in dealerships. As federal rules began to affect automobiles, energy-absorbing bumpers were added as an afterthought, and pollution requirements crippled engines that…
Read MoreHistory of a GTO (The Goat)
The history of the Pontiac GTO, a muscle car classic, is a narrative of one man’s battle against the corporate system. John Z. DeLorean was Pontiac’s principal engineer at the time. He intended to build a nice mid-sized sedan with a large V-8. The GTO design came up in early 1963 while DeLorean and his…
Read MoreInteresting Firebird & Trans Am Stuff
PONTIAC FIREBIRD AND TRANS AM FUN FACTSIf you enjoy learning about the Firebird’s history, you’ll appreciate understanding some of the car’s most important facts. When you attend a trivia night, you’ll be prepared to answer any question on the Firebird by familiarizing yourself with some of the following little-known facts about the Firebird: JOHN DELOREAN…
Read MoreHistory of the Pontiac Firebird
One of the most famous muscle cars from the late 1960s to early 2000s was called a Pontiac Firebird. It competed with other well-known models like the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. The Firebird has changed a lot over its nearly 40-year history, with its engine getting better and its body getting better and…
Read MorePontiac 287 – 455 Engines
V-8 Development In 1954, General Motors leaned heavily on Chevrolet and Pontiac to develop V-8 engines for the 1955 model year and provided them with all available resources to ensure success. Pontiac settled on a 3.75-inch bore and 3.25-inch stroke to produce a 287-ci package. Pontiac management urged that the design allow for future displacement…
Read MoreBad Ass Car Restoration Choices
Some American Classic Cars It might be difficult to restore a classic, but these particular models are fortunate in that there are a large number of original and aftermarket parts accessible. Making a vintage car shine and shine again from a rusted wreck to a show-stopping show star is no easy undertaking. Lots of money…
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