Classic Pontiac muscle cars for sale. Pontiac, a storied brand under the General Motors umbrella, left an indelible mark on the muscle car era of the 1960s and 1970s. Combining power with style, Pontiac muscle cars epitomized the American automotive spirit of that time, offering adrenaline junkies the performance they craved, paired with distinctive design elements.

Pontiac GTO: Perhaps the most iconic of all Pontiac muscle cars is the GTO, often hailed as the pioneer of the muscle car genre. Introduced in 1964, the GTO, short for "Gran Turismo Omologato," boasted a powerful V8 engine, and its success set the stage for other manufacturers to enter the muscle car arena. With its aggressive stance, hood scoops, and roaring engine, the GTO captured the imagination of a generation.

Pontiac Firebird: Launched in 1967, the Firebird shared its platform with the Chevrolet Camaro but carved its own identity with unique styling cues and performance options. It was available in various configurations, but the high-performance Trans Am variant, with its distinctive "screaming chicken" hood decal, became an icon in its own right.

Pontiac Grand Prix: While not a muscle car in the traditional sense, the Grand Prix, especially its early versions from the 1960s, packed a punch with its available big-block V8s. It combined luxury with performance, making it a popular choice for those who wanted both comfort and power.

Pontiac Catalina: The Catalina, especially the 2+2 performance package variant, was a formidable entrant in the muscle car era. With its 421 cubic inch V8 and performance-oriented features, the Catalina 2+2 was a force to be reckoned with on the highways.

End of an Era: The 1980s brought stringent emission standards and a shift in consumer preferences, leading to a decline in the traditional muscle car market. Pontiac adapted to the times, but the raw power and unrestrained spirit of their classic muscle cars gradually faded.

Sadly, in 2009, GM announced the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand, marking the end of an era. These restored and unrestored Pontiac cars available for sale from individuals and dealers from around the country. Clicking the links below will open a detailed description of the Pontiac in a new window on eBay.

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Pontiac is a marquee of automobile manufactured by General Motors, however, like many brands; Pontiac did not start out with General Motors.

Pontiac was first seen with the Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works. In 1908, The Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works merged with the Oakland Motor Company and created the name Oakland Motor Car Company. They joined forces in Pontiac, Michigan to build the Cartercar. In 1909, Oakland Motor Company was purchased by General Motors.

The very first Pontiac created by General Motors was a lower priced six cylinder, which was meant to compete against the cheaper four cylinder models. Within just a few months, the Pontiac outsold Oakland. Pontiac’s sales rose while Oakland’s declined. This made Pontiac the only “companion” marquee to survive is parent in 1932.

By 1933, Pontiac was selling the cheapest cars with a straight 8-cylinder engine. From this time until the beginning of the 1950’s, the Pontiac was a solid car not very powerful. Most of the cars produced during this time, were pretty much the same with only minor changes.

In 1955, new bodies and chassis were unveiled for Pontiac along with the introduction of the 173 horsepower overhead valve V8 engine. Sales were out of sight. With this new innovative V8 engine, six cylinder engines were discontinued.

Again in 1958, new chassis, bodies, and interior design was changed. Some of the unique styling seen in this year was the quad headlamps, longer and lower bodies, concave rear fender panels, and honeycombed grilles.

Reworking of the Pontiac was seen once again in 1961. The main difference was the new chassis that reduced the weight and they had smaller body styles. The all-new Tempest was the rave. The Tempest pushed the Pontiac into third place for the most popular cars.