The Pontiac Catalina bowed for the 1950 model year as a trim level on the Pontiac Chieftain. The Catalina took its name from the custom popular among auto manufacturers of naming cars after beach ...

In 1957, American automakers shook hands on a "gentlemen's agreement" to end factory support of racing. That timing sucked for Bunkie Knudsen, who had been given the assignment just a year earlier to ...

Produced from 1961 to 1970, the Tempest is primarily remembered as the Pontiac that spawned the more iconic LeMans and GTO. But the Tempest has quite a few things to brag about. It was Pontiac's first ...

For the 1950 model year, Pontiac debuted a new trim level for the Chieftain hardtop. The Pontiac Catalina was the Chieftain's top-of-the-line trim, with a name in line with the tradition of naming ...

Despite Pontiac's history of making cool looking, affordably priced cars, the company was not in great shape by the time that it was axed. It had suffered from years of underinvestment from GM and was ...

The 1962 model year witnessed several big changes in the Pontiac family, and the debut of the Tempest Custom LeMans option was one of the most notable. The LeMans was almost an instant hit, and ...

When it comes to classic cars, Pontiac has delivered some truly remarkable models that deserve a closer look. While some are more well-known, others remain hidden gems, waiting for enthusiasts to ...