Pontiac

Pontiac

Author: Ronald K. Gay

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738578149

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Detroit's first mayor, Solomon Sibley, and his wife, Sarah (Sproat) Sibley, were responsible for organizing a group that set out in 1818 for a plot of land 30 miles north, at the confluence of the Huron River of St. Clair (now the Clinton) and several Native American trails. The future town would be named for Pontiac, the warrior chief of the Ottawa Nation, best known for his "Indian uprising" of 1763 against the British at Fort Detroit and Fort Michilimackinac. Many of Pontiac's founding fathers were veterans of the War of 1812. They named their new streets for heroic figures of those struggles: Lawrence, Perry, and Clinton. Two years after settlement, Pontiac became the county seat for Oakland. It would also become a mill town, railroad hub, wagon and buggy manufacturing center, the site of a state asylum, and a mecca for automotive industries. Pontiac was the nation's leading manufacturer of trucks and buses, before and during the heyday of General Motors Truck and Coach division. The construction of the Pontiac Airport in 1928 only enhanced the city's role in southeast Michigan. It has long been a cultural melting pot. Today Pontiac is known as the northern Woodward Avenue terminus for the annual "Dream Cruise."


Original Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1967-2002

Original Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1967-2002

Author: Jim Schild

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781610591416

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Following Ford and Chevrolet, Pontiac entered the pony car market in 1967 and came up with one of the best and most successful muscle cars ever produced. Though based on the Camaro chassis, the Firebird offered unique features and high performance, and over its nearly 40 years of production it continued to wow drivers--as it does today. This book details the Firebird’s long and illustrious career. With high-quality, detailed color photographs of some of the finer models--both originals and faithful restorations--the book is at once a unique history and a restoration guide to all four generations of the Firebird. Pictures and text profile the correct parts, finishes, options, and trim pieces for various models. The book also covers the vehicle’s wide variety of engine options, along with all special editions and model variations from the Firebird’s introduction in 1967 to the final model in 2002.


The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO

The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO

Author: Tom Glatch

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0760359946

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The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO gives you a year-by-year, model-by-model exploration of the world's first muscle car, all in full color photography, most of which has never been published. When Pontiac created the original muscle car—the GTO—it reshaped the automotive world like a four-inch piston going through a three-inch cylinder bore. Everything changed the moment John Zachery DeLorean and his crew of hot-rodding miscreants bolted a big engine into a smaller car and created the 1964 GTO. Make no mistake: DeLorean and his partners in crime were genuine outlaws. The GTO broke so many of General Motors' corporate rules that the people responsible should have been fired. And they would have been, except the car was a hit. The Complete Book of Pontiac GTO explores every iteration of the first car created specifically for baby boomers. With rare photography from the archives of Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines, this book is the complete resource for fans of of the world’s first muscle car.


Pontiac

Pontiac

Author: Gerry Johansson

Publisher: Mack Publishing Company

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781907946097

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Standard Catalog of Pontiac, 1926-2002

Standard Catalog of Pontiac, 1926-2002

Author: John Gunnell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-02-20

Total Pages: 1167

ISBN-13: 1440232407

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In Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926-2002, collectors can speed through thousands of listings to obtain specifications, production data, and serial number information for their favorite Pontiacs. Every Pontiac model ever made from1926 to 2002 is listed, along with the predecessors to Pontiac, the Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931. • Over 500 photographs help collectors clearly identify the Pontiacs through the years. Current collector values are provided in six grades of condition. • Thousands of listings of Pontiacs made from 1926-2002; includes new listings for models made from 1996 to 2002 including Bonneville SSEi, Grand Prix GTP, Ram Air Firebirds, Aztec and Vibe • Specifications, production data, serial number information, and much more; and, features coverage of Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931


Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird

Author: David Newhardt

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0760350426

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Pontiac Firebird: 50 Years chronicles the Firebird's rich history, from its inception in 1960 to its continued popularity today.


Pontiac Classics

Pontiac Classics

Author:

Publisher: Publications International

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781605533766

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Pontiac Classics invites car lovers to relive some of the brand's finest hours and celebrate its performance and uniquely American style. This book takes a warm, nostalgic look at the beloved Pontiac, featuring models from the turn of the 20th century through the 1970s, including the Trans Am, GTO, Star Chief, Firebird, Bonneville, and Grand Prix. The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide have paired vintage advertisements with stunning, richly detailed photographs and authoritative text to create this colorful tribute to the best of the breed. The sturdy, foil-embellished cover is die-cut in the style of a family photo album, with a vintage ad showcased through the window. A cloth spine adds another special touch. Features of Pontiac Classics include: • Classic magazine ads and original photography • Page spreads devoted to 60 classic Pontiacs—from the 1926 Series 6-27 to the 1989 20th-anniversary Trans Am • Concise stories and descriptions of each model, including design elements, special features, production numbers, and prices This vibrantly designed, scrapbook-style hardbound book makes a terrific gift.


Pontiac GTO

Pontiac GTO

Author: Steve Statham

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 0760308284

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The Great One. A lavish tribute to one of America's most-beloved muscle cars covers its entire ten-year production run.