American muscle cars have been ruling since their inception. Be it Pontiac, Chevrolet, or Dodge, these muscle cars have remained classics over the years. Pontiac is one such vehicle which ruled the market for a long time. Although Pontiac cars are defunct, the legacy of these American muscle cars remain unmatched. Pontiac’s sales during the 1960s shocked everyone, but the numbers gradually reduced and it stopped production in 2010. Let us see some of the best and classic Pontiacs which ruled the market.
6 Classic Pontiacs of All Time
Pontiac Star Chief Bonneville 1957

The Pontiac Star Chief was in production for 12 years. It was launched in 1954. The first-generation vehicles were 2-door hardtop and convertible. The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Bonneville model was a high-performance vehicle. It had 347 cu in fuel-injected V8 engine with 310 hp. This vehicle paved the way for more Pontiac luxury cars.
Pontiac LeMans GT-37 1970

The third-generation vehicle from the Pontiac LeMans was known for its durability and performance. Pontiac LeMans 1970 models include convertible, sedan, and coupe. It featured a 250 cu inline-6 engine and was an A-Body vehicle. This budget-friendly vehicle was known as the poor man’s GTO. Pontiac LeMans were always a comfort vehicle. It was also one of the vehicles to feature hidden headlights and sports mirrors.
Pontiac Tempest 1967

A stylish Pontiac vehicle with the 326 ci V8 engine was launched in 1967. Pontiac Tempest vehicles have automatic transmissions and A-Body designs. The 1967 model was a available in colors like Blue, Red, Green, Maize, and Black. Pontiac Tempest 1967 vehicles had 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, and convertible models as well. Pontiac Tempest vehicles’ biggest advantages were its performances and comfort. The car was available between $2,000 to $3,000 US dollars. Pontiac Tempest 1967 was another classic Pontiac car during the late 1960s.
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1977
The 1977 Firebird Trans Am was an iconic vehicle from Pontiac. This featured 6.6L Pontiac 400 V8 engines. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1977 model was a second-generation vehicle and this rear-wheel muscle car had insane demand. The 4-speed manual and 3-speed automatic transmissions made it unique from other classic Pontiac cars. The vehicle’s endurance and performance were its main advantages.

Pontiac 1971 GTO
The Pontiac 1971 GTO was a game changer in the 70s muscle era. It offered 250 to 300 hp and featured 400 cubic inch (6.6L) V8 engines. Some models of Pontiac GTO also featured the 455 cubic inch (7.5L) V8 engines. The Pontiac GTO carried the legacy of the vintage GTO vehicles of the 1960s era. This model featured ram air functional hood scoops, hidden windshield wipers, and bold front grille. The Pontiac 1971 GTO was available in primary colors like orange, red, blue, and yellow. The aggressive styling features made the 1971 GTO model more popular.

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is one of the iconic muscle cars from Pontiac. It comes with a 4.9 Turbo V8 engine which produces 310 Torque. The turbocharged engines and WS6 suspension package enhance the performance. It features bucket seats and sports steering wheels. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am offers a maximum speed of 119mph. The vehicle is now available through collector markets for a price of $15,000 to $30,000.












































































