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pontiac Archive
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![(first posted 9/5/2013) Oh look, a first year Colonnade coupe! From 1973 to 1977, the Oldsmobile A-Bodies became the dominant nameplate among the B-O-P intermediates, so you might think the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Rear-3-quarter-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Coupe- A Strong Start to a Weak Finish")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Coupe- A Strong Start to a Weak Finish
Posted on March 24, 2019 | 77 Comments(first posted 9/5/2013) Oh look, a first year Colonnade coupe! From 1973 to 1977, the Oldsmobile A-Bodies became the dominant nameplate among the B-O-P intermediates, so you might think the […] -
![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles")
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
![The 1971-73 Ford Mustang has been widely criticized for growing too big and fat. However, Ford didn’t act in isolation — all of the pony cars saw meaningful increases in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1970-Firebird-frnt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "What If? 1970 Pontiac Firebird: Time To Go On A Diet")
What If? 1970 Pontiac Firebird: Time To Go On A Diet
Posted on August 6, 2018 | 45 CommentsThe 1971-73 Ford Mustang has been widely criticized for growing too big and fat. However, Ford didn’t act in isolation — all of the pony cars saw meaningful increases in […] -
![Note: None of these pictures are of my actual car During the ownership of the Mazda B2000 in last week’s COAL, I described how some particular issues sidelined the truck […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/01-1980-Acadian.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Pontiac Acadian – Any Port in a Storm")
COAL: 1980 Pontiac Acadian – Any Port in a Storm
Posted on June 9, 2018 | 27 CommentsNote: None of these pictures are of my actual car During the ownership of the Mazda B2000 in last week’s COAL, I described how some particular issues sidelined the truck […] -
![We are treated to many shots of typical carscapes in Eugene, Oregon. Today, for a change of pace, let us go to a different location – Lafayette, Indiana. Do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ParkingMidwest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Streetscape – Midwest Edition")
CC Streetscape – Midwest Edition
Posted on February 12, 2018 | 34 CommentsWe are treated to many shots of typical carscapes in Eugene, Oregon. Today, for a change of pace, let us go to a different location – Lafayette, Indiana. Do […] -
![In the last installment I took a gamble on a faraway project that turned out to be rather more rusty than expected. All that could be done was lick my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20170922_082014.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Landed One – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Landed One – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on February 8, 2018 | 57 CommentsIn the last installment I took a gamble on a faraway project that turned out to be rather more rusty than expected. All that could be done was lick my […] -
![This true story is about these three sisters. At the time this picture was taken in Spring 1967, Ruth was 42, Thelma was 44, and Mary was 46. From what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ruth-thelma-mary.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC’s Best Of 2017: The Automotive Journeys Of Three Sisters")
CC’s Best Of 2017: The Automotive Journeys Of Three Sisters
Posted on December 26, 2017 | 57 CommentsThis true story is about these three sisters. At the time this picture was taken in Spring 1967, Ruth was 42, Thelma was 44, and Mary was 46. From what […] -
![Presented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Sunbird1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement")
Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 56 CommentsPresented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […] -
![We haven’t seen very many second-generation Firebirds here. This one and this one are the only full-on CCs I can find. And we’ve certainly not seen such an early example. That […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_1510.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 or 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Getting Groceries")
CC Capsule: 1970 or 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Getting Groceries
Posted on July 15, 2017 | 29 CommentsWe haven’t seen very many second-generation Firebirds here. This one and this one are the only full-on CCs I can find. And we’ve certainly not seen such an early example. That […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1967 Pontiac Catalina Two-Door Sedan – Bring On The Love
Posted on March 8, 2017 | 60 Comments(first posted 2/25/2013) What’s the trick to having your shot posted at the Cohort selected for the big stage? Here’s one of them: -
![I came upon this car the day after my wedding. I got married this summer, in July. Second time around for both of us. Did this car get a second […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JimAndMargaret.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible – Capping My Wedding Weekend")
CC Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible – Capping My Wedding Weekend
Posted on August 30, 2016 | 67 CommentsI came upon this car the day after my wedding. I got married this summer, in July. Second time around for both of us. Did this car get a second […] -
![It was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0655.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show")
CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show
Posted on May 13, 2016 | 38 CommentsIt was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […] -
![The automotive world has lost a lot of brands over the past twenty-some years, most of them American. Some brands were starved of new product and wasted away before succumbing; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/final-plymouth-lineup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Domestic Brand Had The Best Lineup When It Was Axed?")
QOTD: Which Domestic Brand Had The Best Lineup When It Was Axed?
Posted on March 17, 2016 | 65 CommentsThe automotive world has lost a lot of brands over the past twenty-some years, most of them American. Some brands were starved of new product and wasted away before succumbing; […] -
![It’s the Summer of 1978 and I am enjoying life in Vermont. As mentioned in last week’s Fiat 124 Sport Spider COAL I traded the little convertible fearing its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-1967-Dodge-Dart.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1967 Dodge Dart Sedan Slant-6 – A School Teacher Car")
COAL: 1967 Dodge Dart Sedan Slant-6 – A School Teacher Car
Posted on January 30, 2016 | 64 CommentsIt’s the Summer of 1978 and I am enjoying life in Vermont. As mentioned in last week’s Fiat 124 Sport Spider COAL I traded the little convertible fearing its […] -
![Back in July, I attended the 2015 Monmouth Car Show in Monmouth, Illinois. Having taken several hundred pictures, and giving a lot of attention to various automotive details, the article […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras-3.0.3/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video Slideshow: The 2015 Monmouth Car Show")
CC Video Slideshow: The 2015 Monmouth Car Show
Posted on November 29, 2015 | 17 CommentsBack in July, I attended the 2015 Monmouth Car Show in Monmouth, Illinois. Having taken several hundred pictures, and giving a lot of attention to various automotive details, the article […]
