So, you think you know your cars now, do you? Well, consider this to be a test of your knowledge of Pontiac history. 21 Pontiacs are featured here: some are current models while others are truly classic in every sense of the word, dating back to the early 1960s.
6000 - Full sized [or almost] front wheel drive sedan of the 1980s.
This crossover vehicle ashamed the Pontiac fleet for two years during the early 00s.
Bonneville - Full sized Pontiac sedan excitement retired in 2005 after more than 40 years of service. Part of GM's massive restructuring and retiring of top model names.
Catalina - This model hearkens back to the mid 60s when two door hard tops ruled the day. Discontinued during the late 70s during GM's "down sizing" shell game days.
Fiero - Mid-engine sport two-seater built for Pontiac during the go-go 80s. GM reached into their parts bin and took out Chevette and other components to create this little roadster.
Firefly - Twin to the Geo Metro, the Firefly was Pontiac's 3 cylinder captive import of the late eighties to mid nineties.
G6 - Current compact model in Pontiac's arsenal available in rakish coupe or sporty sedan.
The car has survived GM's model name shake out and today's car is a mid-sized, front wheel drive sports sedan.
Eliminated in the 1970s, the GTO is back thanks to GM's Australian division, Holden. Rear wheel drive and a big V8 too.
Retired in the mid 1990s after a cheap Korean car was allowed to carry its name.
Phoenix - Part of GM's "X cars" of compact import fighting vehicles introduced during 1979 as a 1980 model.
Sunbird - Nothing but a rebadged Chevy Cavalier.
Sunrunner - Nothing but a rebadged Geo/Chevy Tracker.
Tempest - From the early sixties until the early seventies, the term "muscle car" befit this hot coupe.
Trans Sport - Hideous looking minivan that debuted in the early 1990s.
Pontiac excitement...have you caught it yet?
Race Your Way To Your Dreams With The Pontiac Grand Prix
Throughout the sixties, the Pontiac Grand Prix was seen as a luxury model car, and set the trend for exterior trim.
However, by the 1980's this car was seen as a sports car by many teenagers.
Today it has become so popular that it has outlasted the Bonneville, which was previously the luxury car of choice for more retirees and older generations.
Fuel efficiency, as we all well know, is a big deal right now as gas prices continue to rise, and show no sign of stopping. In fact, the makers have taken this into account, and are working on a hybrid model of the car.
Due to the popularity and to engage interest, General Motors is putting out more accessories for the car and its lovers. Most of these accessories can be bought and used with cars other than the Grand Prix, and can be found in any automotive shop.
There are actually four different Pontiac Grand Prix keychains available for your pleasure. They can be great for gifts or for your own personal use. These accessories are available in four styles, two of which are a combination of leather and metal and two that are metal alone. The most popular key chain available is the leather with a silver ring around the metal medallion.
The other leather key chain has a wider gold ring around the medallion. One is a simple circle, while the other is the same simple circle but with a nice, wider band of chrome around the circlet.
If you are a car dealer you can have your dealership name or logo engraved on the back of any of the key chains for only five dollars. Other companies may also wish to have their company names or logos engraved on these key chains, along with a number, to help them track their company cars. You could also personalize them with the date that you purchased your favorite model year, or your name or the name of the person you are giving it to.
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