Pontiac Astre

    Astre The Astre was a knockoff of the Chevrolet Vega. It was sold in the U.S. from 1975-1977. However, Canadians were able to buy an Astre since 1973. It rolled into a new generation for 1974. Like the Chevy, you could get a coupe, hatch, a coupe-wagon, and for the final year, a […]
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Pontiac T1000

T1000 The Pontiac T1000 was introduced in 1981, and was one of the smallest Pontiacs ever built, trumping even the J2000 in small size. It was obviously a badge-engineered Chevy Chevette. Different were the rear lights, grille, and some trim. If you remember 1981, you may recall the corny TV commercial when they first came […]
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Pontiac Can Am

Can Am The Can Am essentially was a cross between a Trans Am and LeMans with some Grand Prix thrown in. The Can Am was available for 1977 only and available in one color, Cameo White. However, in concept form, Mandarin Orange and Carousel Red were considerations. Federal cars were powered by a 400 CID […]
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