For many, Pontiac defined an era. In the days when muscle cars dominated the market around the 1960s and 1970s, the General Motors brand was a name to be reckoned with. It appealed to enthusiasts for its exceptional yet practical performance and stylish quality, finding an ideal middle ground.
But Pontiac had been around long before then, with it history spanning all the way back to the earliest years of the 20th century, putting it at the forefront of the automobile industry's growth within American society. Sadly, its years were numbered. General Motors would pull the plug on its iconic brand entering the 2010s decade in response to the then-recent Great Recession.
Having not been in production now for nearly a decade and a half, it's safe to say that the Pontiac won't be reclaiming the world's attention as it did in its glory days. As a result, newer generations may have a harder time appreciating the value of some of the brand's most popular vehicles, let alone those that may not have made as much of a splash even among the biggest fans. But like the legacy of Pontiac itself, these cars are never forgotten.
It's time we give some of Pontiac's most underrated rides their rightful time in the spotlight and describe what makes them all worthy additions to any collection. Pontiac holds a special place in automobile history, and much of that status can be attributed to the release of the iconic Pontiac GTO in 1964. Often recognized as launching the popularity of the muscle car.