6000 This was Pontiac’s first front wheel drive midsize car. It was based on GM’s 105 inch wheelbase A-body platform, which it shared with the Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Chevrolet Celebrity. The first model year was 1982 and it replaced the rear wheel drive LeMans. Two body styles and two trim packages were […]
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Pontiac Grand Am
Grand Am Yes, there were Grand Ams before the mid 80s! The Grand Am bowed for 1973 as Pontiac’s attempt at a more European flavor. It shared a platform with the LeMans, but had its own unique urethane nose. The two body styles were 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. The first engines to […]
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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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Pontiac GTO
GTO The GTO for 1973 was an option package on the colonnade LeMans, making it one of the heaviest Goats ever produced. Engines available were the 400 CID 4bbl V8 which made 230 hp. Backing this were one of three transmission choices. These were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or 3-speed automatic. The optional engine was […]
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