Although Pontiac is no more, we can fondly look back on the brand's greatest hits. While the most prolific is the Firebird/Trans Am, the Solstice is one of their more recent hits. Produced between 2005 and 2010, this two-seat sports car sold 7,000 units within the first ten days of being announced. This was a shock for Pontiac, as they had planned to make 7,000 units for the entire year! The final production figure of the Solstice stood at 65,724 units, once again an impressive volume for a sports car. This 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible is of the higher-performance GXP variant and comes to you with just 26,500 miles on the odometer. Read on to find out why it should be your next toy.
The mid-2000s marked a distinct shift in the automotive landscape, with consumer preferences veering towards more efficient and technologically advanced vehicles. Despite this, the era produced some noteworthy muscle cars that defied the trend, offering a nod to their glorious predecessors from the 1960s. Among these modern classics is the 2006 Pontiac GTO, a vehicle that stands out as a rare gem in an age where the roar of a large V8 engine became increasingly uncommon. With 76,000 miles logged, this GTO redefines performance for the 2000s, delivering reliability and exhilaration with every mile driven, ensuring an abundance of smiles per gallon.
Undoubtedly, the '60s was the era for muscle cars, but the decades that followed may have garnered a reputation for toning that approach down just a tad. However, this changed in the 2000s with the release of the first-generation tribute Mustang and the rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro that is now popular from the Transformer franchise. But there was another new-age muscle car that deserves a look, too: this iconic 2006 Pontiac GTO we have today. With a reported 66,000 miles on the clock, this American powerhouse is built to take your weekend drives up a notch and be the talking point at your local car show.
Pontiac’s GTO marque dates back to 1963. As a matter of fact, Pontiac is known to be one of the first advocates of muscle cars. The GTO marque was discontinued in 1974, and wasn’t restarted until 2003 with the fifth generation GTO which was actually a re-badged Holden Monaro, nevertheless it came with the proper V8 engine of either 5.7L (347ci) or 6.0L (366ci). Our subject vehicle is a 2005 Pontiac GTO ProCharger, with only 32,275 miles on the clock and available in Connecticut. It’s got quite a few tasty upgrades under the hood, making it quite a beast.
Without a shadow of a doubt, muscle cars changed the automobile landscape when they were first introduced. These were purely homemade two-door sports coupes with engines made to shred rubber. And the car that championed and argued that started the muscle car trend is the Pontiac GTO. First introduced in 1964, the Pontiac GTO was unlike any other vehicle in the market, and people just loved it. Pontiac went on to produce the car for four generations, while the GM subsidiary Holden made the fifth generation from 2004 to 2006. Up for grabs is a 2004 Pontiac GTO with a few tasty upgrades and just a little over 45,000 miles on the odometer.
In all likelihood, you have probably heard of KITT from the "Knight Rider" series even if you aren’t a major petrolhead. This lovable character was based on a third-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which provided the automaker with continuity of the powerful marketing edge that 1977’s ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ kicked off with the second-generation example it featured as the hero car. Sadly, no more in existence, Pontiac's most renowned nameplate was arguably the Pontiac Firebird that was built from 1967 to 2002 This stunning example is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 from the fourth and final generation of Firebird. It’s got a decent gamut of factory options, and comes from Indiana with 17,488 original miles on the odometer.
Pontiac's Firebird debuted in 1967 as the sister car to Chevy's Camaro. Sharing many common elements above and below the skin, the Trans Am was one side of a double whammy by General Motors designed to knock the Ford Mustang off the pony car perch. The Firebird was produced over four generations from 1967 to 2002 and is a much-loved car on the silver screen. The second generation was heavily featured in Smokey and the Bandit, while the third was the basis for Knight Rider's KITT. When the fourth generation rolled around in 1993, it featured many improvements, including 90% of its parts being all-new. Up for sale with us is an excellent example of a fourth-generation Firebird Trans Am. This particular 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible is said to have over $7,000 invested in refreshment work by the current owner. It's now up for sale and bears just 68,000 miles on its odometer.
The Pontiac Firebird was one of a two-part GM response to Ford's popular Mustang. Debuting in 1967 alongside the Chevrolet Camaro, these two popular nameplates have always been siblings. Well, until 2002, when GM axed the Firebird from their line-up. The Firebird is famous for appearances in shows such as Smokey & The Bandit and Knight Rider. If you've been a Firebird fan, we've got a nice 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 for sale. Bearing a mere 14,900 miles, this one-owner car can be yours if you desire along with 2 sets of keys and the original dealer invoice included in the sale.
Pontiac’s Pony Car debuted on February 23rd 1967, to go head to head with the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and other contenders who would doubtless emerge. With a production run until 2002, the legendary Firebird would see screen outings on The Rockford Files, Smokey & The Bandit, and Knight Rider. When the fourth generation debuted in 1993, and ran till 2002, it would spawn a limited edition 30th Anniversary ‘Bird. This numbers-matching car is the 41st produced, and has just 2,100 miles on the clock, making it a collector’s dream.
Pontiac’s Firebird is arguably the brand’s most famous model. Produced over four generations between 1967 and 2002, the Firebird has gained cult classic status. Sometimes known as a Trans Am, the Trans Am package was in fact a specialty package for the Firebird. The third generation ran between 1982 and 1992 and is most famous as being the basis for the hero car of Knight Rider - KITT, as well as his evil arch-nemesis KARR. If you’d like to own a Firebird from this hallowed generation, here’s a nice 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Florida with 28,232 that’s reportedly owned and maintained by a mechanic with 30 years of experience.
Pontiac’s ticket into the pony car class, the Firebird debuted in 1967, with a long production run across four generations that sadly ended in 2002. Each generation of Firebird had something special, and the third generation’s claim to fame is screen prominence as KITT on the series Knight Rider. The third generation thus enjoys a strong following, and had a ten-year production run between 1982 and 1992. This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is a veritable time capsule to that era, and quite a rare bird as this enthusiast-owner car has done just 17,100 original miles as reported by the seller.
The Pontiac Fiero is an interesting curio of the Eighties because it was a two-seat mid-engined car by Pontiac meant to have economical rather than sporty aspirations. That didn't stop the aftermarket community from seeing its potential, and many Ferrari and Lamborghini tributes or replicas sit on humble Fiero underpinnings. That's why finding this 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT is somewhat notable, as it's got only 30,000 reportedly original miles on it. Read on to find out why you should buy it and preserve it as-is. Yes, you can also have fun driving it, as the 1988 model year brought some significant changes under the skin that uplifted the driving experience.
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Although Pontiac is no more, we can fondly look back on the brand's greatest hits. While the most prolific is the Firebird/Trans Am, the Solstice is one of their more recent hits. Produced between 2005 and 2010, this two-seat sports car sold 7,000 units within the first ten days of being announced. This was a shock for Pontiac, as they had planned to make 7,000 units for the entire year! The final production figure of the Solstice stood at 65,724 units, once again an impressive volume for a sports car. This 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible is of the higher-performance GXP variant and comes to you with just 26,500 miles on the odometer. Read on to find out why it should be your next toy.
The mid-2000s marked a distinct shift in the automotive landscape, with consumer preferences veering towards more efficient and technologically advanced vehicles. Despite this, the era produced some noteworthy muscle cars that defied the trend, offering a nod to their glorious predecessors from the 1960s. Among these modern classics is the 2006 Pontiac GTO, a vehicle that stands out as a rare gem in an age where the roar of a large V8 engine became increasingly uncommon. With 76,000 miles logged, this GTO redefines performance for the 2000s, delivering reliability and exhilaration with every mile driven, ensuring an abundance of smiles per gallon.
Undoubtedly, the '60s was the era for muscle cars, but the decades that followed may have garnered a reputation for toning that approach down just a tad. However, this changed in the 2000s with the release of the first-generation tribute Mustang and the rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro that is now popular from the Transformer franchise. But there was another new-age muscle car that deserves a look, too: this iconic 2006 Pontiac GTO we have today. With a reported 66,000 miles on the clock, this American powerhouse is built to take your weekend drives up a notch and be the talking point at your local car show.