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Event has Pontiac links to its past, Part 2

50th Anniversary of the Daytona Continentel (now 24 Hours of Daytona)
36294673 Posted January 28 2012 10:21 AM by HPPCHRIS

  Fireball Roberts and Marvin Panch, both already Daytona 500 winners driving Pontiacs, were participants in the 1962 Daytona Continental.

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All it takes is the highest bid to win it

Hot Rod magazine's '72 Catalina Brougham for auction on eBay
Posted January 24 2012 08:48 AM by HPPCHRIS

Our sister publication Hot Rod asked us to share with our readers that its '72 Catalina Brougham road-trip car is up on eBay for auction. With the no-reserve auction ending tomorrow, you could be the highest bidder and...

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March 3, 1970

Important Dates in Pontiac History
39702387 Posted December 31 2011 08:47 PM by HPPCHRIS

 Pontiac takes out full-page advertisements in newspapers from California to Connecticut and all places in-between proclaiming "Pontiac announces the beginning of tomorrow."

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Part 2: 1979 Trans Am 10th Anniversary

What Would Pontiac's Famous Cars Cost in Today's Money
33903833 Posted September 22 2011 10:12 AM by HPPCHRIS

1979 Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1979 Price: $10,620.00

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The Great American Disgrace

Daytona 500 Pace Car Horror: The 2012 Toyota Camry
33386426 Posted August 23 2011 10:01 AM by HPPCHRIS

If you're old enough to remember the first Daytona 500 race, you might recall that a '59 Pontiac convertible paced the track, courtesy of Pontiac General Manager Bunkie Knudsen. 

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Photos of Locations in Smokey and the Bandit's filming in 1976 and Now in 2011.

Smokey and the Bandit Then and Now
33186800 Posted August 12 2011 10:56 AM by HPPCHRIS

 Smokey and the Bandit fans, listen up.

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Did any customers try to order a Ram Air IV with twin snorkels on the hood?

1970 ½ Formula 400 Original Owners Callout
Posted February 28 2011 04:42 PM by HPPCHRIS

Pontiac records show that no Formula 400s came with Ram Air IV engines ever. But that doesn’t mean customers didn’t try to have their dealers sneak the orders through to Pontiac and get them built.

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Pontiac’s most iconic shade of blue never given a comeback

Lucerne Blue Blues
Posted February 28 2011 04:15 PM by HPPCHRIS

1970-1972 Trans Ams are easy to identify, thanks in part because they only came in two exterior colors (yes, there are exceptions) Polar or Cameo White and Lucerne Blue. Pontiac offered white Trans Ams throughout the...

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Far East Bound and Down, Loaded Up and Truckin'

Smokey and the Bandit in Japan
29876183 Posted December 29 2010 08:09 AM by HPPCHRIS

 Smokey and the Bandit fans, have you seen every piece of SOTB memorablia ever made?

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Mecum Auctioning Mitchell T/A

BILL MITCHELL 1973 T/A UP FOR AUCTION
Posted March 31 2009 08:15 AM by HPP_EDITOR

Personal Car of GM Design Leader Bill Mitchell For Auction

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Web Exclusive: Trans Am HPP Cover Car On The Dealer Lot

1977 Trans Am on the dealer lot in 1977
1977 Pontiac Trans AM Rear View Posted February 7 2008 11:03 AM by HPP_EDITOR

Here is HPP’s May 2008 cover car on the Pontiac dealer’s lot in 1977, the day it was purchased!

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DIY Network is giving away a Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am

hppp_070927 1977_pontiac_trans_am bandit_edition.j Posted September 27 2007 10:27 AM by gclark

On October 8, DIY launches the Burt Builds a Bandit contest where web users are directed to log into Heavy.com , and upload You-tube style videos explaining why they should win the limited edition BRE Trans Am.

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