A Year of Struggles In terms of sales, 1971 proved to be a challenging year for the Pontiac GTO, as this muscle car superstar saw a significant decline in numbers, with only 10,532 units leaving the showroom floors. Among them, the hardtop version remained the preferred choice, accounting for 9,497 units, while the convertible GTOs...
The Birth of a Legend The Chevelle Super Sport, often referred to as the SS, had already gained immense popularity in the Impala lineup. Capitalizing on this success, Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle SS, which initially took the form of the Malibu SS. This debut marked the birth of an icon, gracing the Chevelle with exclusive...
A Record Year for the Firebird In 1976, the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a stellar year, shattering previous sales records. This iconic muscle car found favor with auto enthusiasts, with Pontiac selling nearly 110,000 Firebirds. What's even more impressive is that every model in the Firebird lineup recorded significant growth. The undeniable star of the show...
The Unique 1981 Trans Am Daytona Pace Car The 1981 Pontiac Trans Am brought about a memorable change in the form of the Daytona Pace Car edition. Limited to just 2,000 units, this special version was distinguished by its blacked-out roof, striking black graphics and striping, and Recaro seats featuring vibrant red inserts. All of...
The Studebaker Hawk Legacy Studebaker, primarily renowned for its innovative Avanti sports car, isn't just famous for this iconic model. The Hawk series, which also featured the company's potent supercharged V8 engine, is a notable chapter in Studebaker's history. A Hawk Takes Flight The Hawk series took off in 1956, succeeding the 1955 Speedster, which had been...