20 Rarest PONTIAC Muscle Cars Ever Made| What They Cost Then vs Now

as Pontiac entered the muscle car World it achieved success in many Auto races until GM put an end to racing their cars in 1963 the Pontiac GTO is recognized as the first muscle car spawning an era in American Automotive History that many still think of fondly let's take a look at rare Pontiac muscle cars with Q muscle cars in today's video let's start the Trans Am was named for the popular sports car racing circuit and this version of the Pontiac Firebird was one of the highest performance packages of the car the first Trans Am was the result of delorean's desire to create a performance car that could compete with the new fbody Camaro of the time the benefits of the 1969 Pontiac Trans Am over the 1969 Camaro were found in the handling of this car most muscle cars weren't known for carving up corners or good lap times but this Pontiac muscle car was a joy to drive on any Canyon Run the 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 arrived at dealerships with five different trims making it more attractive to Consumers searching for options and upgrades to Pontiac muscle cars the 400 model was the top dog in the firebird lineup with power coming from the same V8 engine found in the GTO the Firebird 400 also came with a handling package that included an anti-roll bar and stiffer front and rear springs this car had the looks and performance to be one of the most fun and interesting muscle cars of its day if you love Q muscle cars please comment number [Music] one if you ever want to see a sleep Leeper muscle car the 1971 Pontiac gt37 is that car this Pontiac was the high performance version of the t37 a budget friendly car of the early 1970s the gt37 brought some qualities that reminded many of the GTO although the gt37 lacked some of the design features of the GTO Judge It produced plenty of power leaving some other cars in the dust this Pontiac muscle car included the gto's dual exhaust in the floor mounted three-speed transmission the car that eventually went on to movie Glory is the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am this car was one of the stars of Smokey and the Bandit and eventually inspired the Bandit add-on package featuring gold trim a gold steering wheel and a gold accented dashboard this 1977 Trans Am ALS also came with t-tops which was a desired feature of the time with removable roof parts that made this muscle car look cooler than it was although the engine output was only 200 horsepower this was one of the most impressive Pontiac muscle cars of the day the look and popularity of this car made it a top seller in the late 1970s [Applause] the 1977 Pontiac L man's Canam is an often overlooked muscle car that came at the wrong time the malays of the era after the first oil embargo was felt in heavy cars with very little power thankfully the lans's Canam had at least 200 horsepower to give drivers a few Thrills on the road finding one of these p onac muscle cars today is a rarity only 1,377 models were made the factory building this car stopped once the rear spoiler mold broke during the production process this was a fitting end to a car that many have forgotten ever existed the GTO Judge was the Pinnacle of muscle car lore in the late 1960s the race was on to continually build better faster and stronger muscle cars Pontiac was competing with Ford and Chevrolet for Supremacy in the muscle car world the GTO Judge wore the judge decals making it the authority at the drag strip although the GTO Judge couldn't stop the decline in sales it became one of the most enticing and sought after Pontiac muscle cars in history three engine options were offered for the 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2 plus2 but the most impressive of these Pontiac muscle car engines was the Ho Tri power 421 which produced 376 horsepower many have reported this engine producing as much as 500 horsepower when properly tuned for more speed and Power the Catalina was a full-size car but it had more than enough power to Rocket down the strip at fast speeds for the time this Pontiac is considered one of the champions of the heavyweight division of muscle cars during the time the raw power gave this car incredible speed making it fun to drive after GM banned racing its cars in Motorsports events in 19 63 the 1964 Pontiac GTO became the greatest high performance achievement of this brand the GTO was initially an upgraded version of the Pontiac L man but it would soon go on to be one of the most sought-after Pontiac muscle cars in history the 1964 GTO is widely considered the first American muscle car packing a serious punch from the massive V8 engine the tri power carburetor and big block made for racetrack performance performance levels in a car that spent all of its time on American streets this car began some of the fiercest battles in the muscle car [Music] era the 2002 Pontiac Trans AMW S6 was a fitting farewell to one of the hottest and most sought-after Pontiac muscle cars in history the WS6 package dates back to the 1978 model that arrived after the the popular Smokey and the Bandit movie that also put this car on the map this package added better performance to an already impressive car this final version of the Trans Am came with standard leather seats and removable roof panels making it one of the most popular and fun cars to drive this 2002 Trans Am is easy to find in the used car market which means you could enjoy the fun of this muscle car even today the unfortunate demise of the Pontiac brand meant the end of the G8 and its GXP variant this short-lived model was based on the Holden Commodore from Australia and it shared a platform with the Chevy 454ss sedan that would live on for a few more years the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP was more than just a great Pontiac muscle car but an incredible sleeper in the market this powerful rear wheeel drive sedan could carry five passengers comfortably to three-digit speeds without blinking an eye the strong sales in 2009 couldn't save the brand or this Pontiac muscle car from Extinction launch to Mark the 20th year of production Pontiac launched the 1989 Pontiac Turbo Tans M 20th anniversary edition for those looking for Pure Performance and strong Dynamics unlike most other special edition anniversary models Pontiac offered multiple upgrades and improvements which made the 89 turbo TransAm faster than most other performance cars of the same year including the Corvette with a claimed 0 to 60 MPH time of 6 .3 seconds the 1989 Pontiac turbo Trans Am was a desirable muscle car not only because it was fast but also as it offered an impressive package for the hardcore driving enthusiasts under the hood it was offered with the same turbo 3.8 L 56 engine which powered the Buick GNX this engine delivers a peak power output of 245 horsepower while the maximum torque produced stands at 340 lb beat while the 1967 Pontiac executive may not be a very famous vintage American car it does offer a great package for anyone looking for a powerful and bold muscle car just like most of the full-size muscle cars of its time the 67 Executive also offered a a massive Road presence and elegant cabin along with a raw Driving Experience and mighty engine under the hood the 1967 poniac executive was offered with two engine options the 428 cubic inch displacement and the 455 cubic inch displacement V8 both these engines were offered with an optional four-speed manual gear box and Hurst shifter it is also worth noting the fact that the 1967 Pontiac executive was offered in a number of body styles including Coupe sedan and station [Music] wagon first launched on the market in 1971 the Pontiac Grandville was launched for those looking for a massive muscle car with a roomy cabin and comfortable seating while it may not boast fast performance figures the 75 Grandville offers tons of of character and a strong personality what makes it even more special is the fact that 1975 was the last production year for the Pontiac Grandville under the hood The 1975 Pontiac Grandville was offered with a 400 cubic inch V8 engine that delivers a peak power output of 185 horsepower and 315b feet of Maximum torque the power is channeled to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic gear box option with a restricted top speed of 114 mph the claimed 0 to 60 MPH time stands at 12.5 [Music] seconds the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix made its debut in the American Market as a full-size muscle car and was was offered with large dimensions and a bold styling for buyers looking to purchase a car with strong Road presence and a comfortable cabin while the design of the 73 Pontiac Grand Prix was not appreciated by all the car did find enough buyers for its strong and powerful package the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix was offered with three engine options 350 400 and 455 a heavy body and limited power however made the 73 GR pre less involving to drive and took a direct toll on the overall performance of the muscle car despite this the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix offers a lot of features for buyers looking for something exclusive and [Music] retro the 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Arrow was not one of the best looking muscle cars launched in the American Market back then and failed to attract enough buyers because of its average performance and controversial exterior design the car however does offer impressive Dynamics and despite failing to post impressive performance figures keeps driving enthusiasts happy and satisfied under the hood it was offered with a 305 V8 motor which was capable of delivering 150 horsepower and 240 lb feet of Maximum torque this engine came mated to a four-speed automatic gearbox and was also seen in a number of other Pontiac cars despite average performance figures the 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix AO coup is liked by many for its direct and non-nonsense Driving [Laughter] Experience first making its appearance as a concept car the 1964 Pontiac Banshee promised to offer a smart and less than conventional package for buyers the 64 Banshee concept was initiated by John DeLorean as he wanted to develop an affordable two- seat sports car to take on German Rivals internally referred to as the XP 833 the 64 bansi was bought by one of GM's employees and later sold at a Barrett Jackson auction in 20 06 for $214,500 under the hood the XP 833 was offered with a 3.8 L overhead cam engine which was capable of producing 165 horsepower while this may not sound a lot it was more than enough for the Compact and lightweight design the 64 bans she came with [Music] reverse I

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Published: Sun Mar 03 2024