Pontiac Bonneville Model G

In 1982 the Bonneville name got slapped on a G-body based car, inheriting a surname of ‘Model G’. This platform was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Malibu, Olds Cutlass Supreme, etc. It was a few hundred pounds lighter than the old B-body platform Station wagon and sedan were the two body styles. Two […]
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Pontiac Grand Safari

    Grand Safari The Grand Safari was Pontiac’s most luxurious wagon. The general appearance duplicated that of the Bonneville. In 1973-1974, the 455 CID 4bbl V8 was standard, with a dual exhaust version being an option. For 1975-1976, a 400 CID 2bbl V8 was standard, with a 400 CID 4bbl V8 and 455 CID […]
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Pontiac Grand Ville

    Grand Ville The Grand Ville was made through 1975, and was the plushest Pontiac made in the day. It topped even the Bonneville for luxury features, only to be replaced by the Bonneville Brougham in 1976. Available body styles included 2 and 4-door hardtops and a convertible. The convertible G.V. was Pontiac’s only […]
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Pontiac Parisienne

    Parisienne This car was Canada’s version Bonneville for most of its lifespan, but was marketed side by side for a short time. Engines offerings and updates virtually duplicated the Bonneville, up until 1981. Unlike the ‘Bonnie’, the car retained its B-body platform for 1982. The Parisienne came to the U.S. for 1983 as […]
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Pontiac Bonneville

Pontiac Bonneville The Bonneville nameplate was associated as the top end Pontiac model for the long term. In fact, The Bonneville for ’73 offered standard radial tires one year before other full size Pontiacs. Also standard was a 400 CID 2bbl V8, making 170hp. Optional engines included a 400 CID 4bbl V8 w/dual exhaust making […]
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