For decades, Pontiac was the "Excitement" division of General Motors. It was the brand that invented the modern muscle car, perfected the personal luxury coupe, and gave the world the iconic Wide-Track stance. This gallery is a curated tribute to that legacy, featuring high-resolution scans of original print marketing that captured the spirit of a brand built for drivers.
Journey through the evolution of the GTO, the car that started the muscle revolution, to the screaming performance of the Firebird and Trans Am. Revisit the executive speed of the Grand Prix and the chrome-laden elegance of the full-sized Star Chief and Bonneville. These advertisements aren't just marketing—they are art pieces from an era when Pontiac ruled the road with "Action" and "Style." »»
Firebird & Trans Am: 1967–1984
From the refined "Coke-bottle" curves of the first-generation Firebird to the screaming-chicken-hooded Trans Am icons of the late '70s, this gallery captures the peak of Pontiac performance and Hollywood style. »»
Pontiac GTO: "The Great One"
The legend that started the muscle car revolution. Trace the history of the "Goat" from its 1964 debut as a LeMans option to the vacuum-operated "Air-Way" of the Judge. High-resolution scans of the ultimate 1960s trendsetter. »»
Full-Size Pontiac (1955–1976)
Experience the "Wide-Track" revolution. From the Chieftains and Star Chiefs of the '50s to the massive, luxury Bonnevilles and Catalinas, this gallery captures the scale, chrome, and power of Pontiac’s big-body classics. »»
Pontiac Grand Prix: Personal Luxury
Where luxury met high-performance. Explore the evolution of the Grand Prix, from its 1962 performance-heavy debut to the long-hood, short-deck elegance of the late '60s and '70s Model J and SJ personal luxury coupes. »»