Posts tagged with 'Pontiac'

    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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    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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    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 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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    Catalina Pontiac’s lowest price fullsize car for 1973 was on a chassis that was around since 1971. It sat on a 124 inch wheelbase, same as the Bonneville and Grand Ville, but the station wagons sat on a 127 inch wheelbase. Body styles included 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 4-door post, and the previously […]
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    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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