Here's a really nice tribute to the Pontiac Motor Division.
If somebody can embed it, that would be great. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahQKd9DrBFY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahQKd9DrBFY&feature=related
A Tribute to the Pontiac Motor Division
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Can't watch It on a Mobil device 
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Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Pretty sure thats a 66 GTO. GOAT BABY!! Nicely hot-rodded out. Under the hood 
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My favourite GM division (yes, I had one) was Olds. They used to be very unique (and so did Pontiac, hence my mention of this) from the GM/Chevy stuff.
My theory of what killed GM's little sister division was greed pure and simple. Having every single car in the line up the same as cars offered by Chevrolet. I understand that Chevrolet for the most part of the last 60 years has been the #1 selling car brand in the world, but you can not force everyone to like the same stuff! People want options once GM took that away and just about every vehicle was a Chevy with a different logo it just killed business. That is what happens when bean counters become leaders.
Originally Posted By: tpitcher
Naw, that's a '68, possible '69, gotta see the tail lights. '68 had tail lights below the bumper, '69 above the bumper. I had a '68 GTO.
See the guy in the commercial take the Crow Bar to the front bumper? 
See the guy in the commercial take the Crow Bar to the front bumper?
'66 was faster right?
And wasnt this the 4-4-2 cousin? Same '66 faster than '69 Fastback?
I dont know The Goat like i should.
Do you like her, that green one? 
Originally Posted By: dave1251
My theory of what killed GM's little sister division was greed pure and simple. Having every single car in the line up the same as cars offered by Chevrolet. I understand that Chevrolet for the most part of the last 60 years has been the #1 selling car brand in the world, but you can not force everyone to like the same stuff! People want options once GM took that away and just about every vehicle was a Chevy with a different logo it just killed business. That is what happens when bean counters become leaders.
EDIT: In the 2000s it was 1. GMC Envoy 2. Chevy Trailblazer 3. Olds Bravada (limited marked release) 4. Buick Rainier (looks nice) 5. ISUZU ASCENDER (i think) 6. SAAB 9-7X (omg!! Hmm.) and.. ok, thats 6. I think i got them all?I don't believe there was any one reason for the death of Pontiac, Olds, Saturn and Hummer. But usually problems start at the top and roll their way down. I did not get upset last year hearing about Stempel's passing. He got a version of what had happened to Rick Wagoner. Ousted by the board versus the president. If Hyundai/Kia can go from [censored] in 85 to extremely profitable in 20-25 years time then GM should have had no trouble cranking out unique and reliable/quality cars.
Originally Posted By: dave1251
..... Having every single car in the line up the same as cars offered by Chevrolet. .....
Enthusiasts got screwed when Poncho died. They had just started cranking out some exciting cars. Solstice, G8, and they had a stick shift in them if you wanted one!
I would have bought a G8 but they were too rare and the stealerships were gouging for them. Very nice car.
I had many different Pontiacs in the olden Daze and they were a great line of cars with real performance.
Originally Posted By: Win
....Unless they bring over more Holdens, I doubt I'll buy another GM car. .....
here is a Tribute to Mercury also (you tube):
mercury tribute
Early 60's Muscle cars:
You tube Super stockers
My dad had a '66 Bonneville just like the one in that link's sidebar (same exact color, but with a black 'leather roof').
I still remember that beast today, 389 2 barrel and all. 
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