This series of vintage images from my Pontiac photograph collection depict a 1973 Firebird involved in some sort of collision. I had no idea when I purchased them a few years back from an out-of-state antique dealer that the accident scene was located in Omaha, Nebraska. As you’ll see with the efforts of Google Maps, that intersection hasn’t changed much over the years.
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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!
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, Pontiac15 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!
Memories Of My Dad's 1974 Formula 350...
Pontiac6 CommentsIn 1981 my dad purchased a ‘74 Formula 350 that he used as his daily driver. With fond childhood memories of that particular Firebird, it left me with a soft spot in my heart for 1974 Formulas. I share that story with you.
Always Learning: ‘80-81 Turbo Formula and Turbo Trans Am Tidbits
Pontiac26 CommentsSorting out Pontiac’s ‘80-81 Turbo Formula and Turbo Trans Am and its association with the WS6 suspension package. Was or wasn’t it required?! Let’s find out!
Overstock Special! 67-69 Firebird Books- $30 plus shipping
Pontiac3 CommentsThe Definitive Firebird and Trans Am Guide 67-69 may no longer be in print but new copies are available via PontiacV8.com!
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?
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PontiacCommentSomeone's New 1967 GTO...Before and After
Pontiac1 CommentMany enthusiastic owners take pictures of their new vehicles. Vintage photos like this captivate me. What piqued my interest even more is the fact that the owner not only took photos of this GTO when it was new, they also took photos of the aftermath.
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 know1 CommentMemories 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.
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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?