Pontiac– The American Legend
June 17th, 2009
The Pontiac name has meant something in the American automobile industry since Oakland Automotive introduced the first five-passenger coach o the public during the1926 New York Auto Show. Just three years later, a whopping half-million Pontiacs had been built, kick-starting a history that would include some of the most popular American-made vehicles ever.
From the Torpedo and the Bonneville to the GTO, Grand Prix and Firebird, this GM Company represents a major tale in American automotive history. Recently, it was announced that this line would be no more. The news means an end to a story that dates back decades. It does not, however, mean that the legacy of Pontiac will not live on.
Make no mistake; the news is grim for fans of newer Pontiacs. This goes without even mentioning the ominous implications the line’s closure has on the American car industry as a whole. For collectors, however, the last chapter in Pontiac history could prove to be quite exciting. This already popular make for collectors is likely to become even more so as people scramble to snatch up the last of the Pontiacs.
What the future holds for the eventual collector value of the Pontiacs on the road today remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that this make is an American legend that will not soon be forgotten
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