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Just because a car brand goes the way of the dinosaur doesn't mean that it can't be fondly remembered for years after. Take, for instance, Pontiac, which rose to prominence throughout the 20th century under the General Motors umbrella after starting out under Oakland Motor Car in the 1920s. It came to light in 2009 that GM was retiring the brand, shifting focus primarily to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. With that, Pontiac was a thing of the past by 2010. Nevertheless, there are a few classic Pontiac cars we'd like to see make a comeback someday, with the Pontiac GTO deservedly among them.

How Much Horsepower Does A 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 Have?

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Frank Flynn took ownership of this 1966 Pontiac GTO back in 1967, when he was 18 years old. A Ford dealership in Philadelphia had just taken the GTO in on trade from the elderly gentlemen who had bought it new. Why was he trading it in after owing it for nine months? The story is, he said the car was too fast and he wanted something more tame. A friend of Frank’s worked at the dealership and told him about the recent trade-in. Frank rushed to the dealership, and upon seeing the GTO, he knew he had to have it. He signed the papers for the $1,900 sale price and committed to the $62-per-month payment plan.

The Owner of This 1966 Pontiac GTO Had It Restored After Having It for 57 Years!

In 1970, General Motors signaled its return to dominance in the muscle car arena with a double play. First, the corporation lifted its self-imposed limit on engine size for intermediate cars, opening the door for increased performance. Then, they unleashed the Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6, a tire-shredding monster that left...

Rare 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6 for Sale: Numbers-Matching Muscle Car with Legendary V8 Power

For Ford fans, the performance years of the 1960s brought one advancement after another, and that time line begins with Ford’s assault at Indy in 1963 with its DOHC V-8 based on the small-block Windsor. Meanwhile, Ford’s “big-block”—the FE engine family—which began modestly in 1958 at 332-, 352-, and 360-cubic-inch displacements—had by the time of this story grown to 427 cubes and would power Ford to wins at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967. The subject of Eric Dahlquist’s original story, the 427-ci SOHC “Cammer,” was based on the FE and showed what could be done quickly within the warrens of Ford powertrain. At the time, it was unknown whether the engine would see production in factory-built cars (it wouldn’t), but for a short time the hemi-headed cammer would please crowds in A/FX cars built by Holman & Moody and Bill Stroppe Engineering before becoming a darling in the nitro-fueled ranks in front of drivers like Don Prudhomme, Connie Kalitta, Jack Chrisman, and Don Nicholson. —Johnny Hunkins.

Designed in 90 Days: Ford’s SOHC 427 Hemi V-8 Was Powerful and Stunning but Never Placed in Production

A bit Batmobile and a bit KITT, the star of the TV series Knight Rider, but with several influences derived from the Corvette could sum up the Pontiac Phantom, the muscle car produced exclusively as a concept designed by Bill Mitchell. The creator of the first two generations of the...

Pontiac Phantom: The engineless muscle car that never came to life

The Pontiac GTO is often regarded as the car that kicked off the muscle car era. We explain what GTO stands for and where those letters originated.

What Does GTO Stand For On The Pontiac Muscle Car?

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Attention, motorheads: the best investment of your life has arrived. No, it’s not a new cold air intake or performance tires. Sure, those might satisfy your need for speed, but what about everyone else’s? What if there was a car brand that was looking to break out of the pack both on the track and on the market? That car brand is Saleen, and they’ve got a unique opportunity for you to be a part of the launch of their Original Series and their flagship S1 supercar.

Saleen Automotive Already Transformed The Ford Mustang. Be A Part Of Their Next Great Model Series

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The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a monster just ready to terrorize the European elite. It's a mid-engined American supercar with 1,064 horsepower from a twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane V8 engine, and it's capable of a sub-10-second quarter mile. The first units haven't even hit the road yet, but already, John Hennessey is scheming about how to get even more power from America's wildest Corvette ever.

America's Favorite Tuner Has Huge Plans For The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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A Laughing Rival to the Lamborghini Urus. The era of powerful, combustion-engine SUVs may be nearing its end as automakers, including Jeep under the Stellantis umbrella, shift focus to electric vehicles. However, the legacy of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk remains strong among petrolheads who appreciate raw, unbridled power. The Trackhawk, known for its formidable Hellcat V8 engine, continues to captivate enthusiasts even though it's no longer in production.

Widebody Jeep Trackhawk

Full-size luxury convertibles are scarce in today's automotive landscape, but Cadillac may be reviving the segment with the gorgeous Sollei, an all-electric concept that celebrates the automaker's legacy of high-end convertibles. Cadillac says the design pushes the envelope of "future bespoke commissions," which suggests the Sollei may make it to production - perhaps as a bespoke Spectre rival built in limited numbers. Sollei is a portmanteau of sun (Sol) and leisure (Lei), which is what this vehicle is all about.

Cadillac Sollei Is America's Answer To The Rolls-Royce Droptail

Among the myriad of alterations made to the Cadillac lineup for 1961 was a change in approach for the Eldorado. As we learned in our last installment, poor sales successively after 1958 led to a de-emphasized Eldorado model in 1961. GM realized no amount of largesse, pink paint, or fins could save its sales figures. And so for 1961 the model was relegated to a part of the much more popular DeVille line of cars, and was available only in convertible Biarritz format. The model’s toned down 1961 looks were accompanied by modest engineering changes.

Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXIX)

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If Dodge had gone ahead with this true supercar concept, everything would have been different.
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Dodge Almost Built a Mid-Engine Corvette Killer

Chevy has built the most powerful American production V8—and brought back an iconic bit of Corvette design—for the latest King of the Hill. We’ve seen glimpses of it. We’ve heard it. Now Chevrolet has revealed the 2025 Corvette ZR1, and it’s somehow even wilder than we expected. The top dog of the C8 Corvette lineup breaks new ground for the iconic American sports car, exceeding the 1,000 mark in three ways as it puts the world’s supercars on notice.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a 1,064-HP, Split-Window Monster

The Chrysler PT Cruiser played a significant role in kick-starting the compact crossover craze. It was built on a platform related to the affordable and fun-to-drive Dodge Neon, but offered enough space and a flat load floor to let it be categorized as a light truck. Unlike the Neon, the PT Cruiser did not win over driving enthusiasts, but it sure did win over buyers, with over a million sold across the globe. For sale on on Bring A Trailer is an ultra-low-mile, ultra-clean enthusiast’s PT Cruiser GT, with a five-speed manual transmission hooked up to the same engine as the fire-breathing Neon SRT-4.

You Can Buy This Pristine Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo With Just 1,700 Miles And A Manual Transmission

Dodge is gearing up to launch two new HurriCrate engines. The crate engines are based on the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six. Pricing starts at $10,495 and there are outputs of 420 hp and 550 hp. Dodge is celebrating Direct Connection’s 50th anniversary by announcing new products as well as HurriCrate...

Dodge Introduces New HurriCrate Engines And Charger Junior Roadster Body

Unless you’re reading this story on a GM-owned device, you’ll be waiting a while for your chance at a thrill ride in the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. GM has pulled the wraps off its 1,064-hp supercar a full year before deliveries begin so that the development team can finish its work on the aerodynamics and cooling systems without the camouflage interfering.

Watch and Listen as the 1,064-HP 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Rips to 205 MPH!

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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Carroll Shelby’s iconic 1965 Cobra is a hot rod with two identities—in one breath, its two doors, lack of a roof, short wheelbase, and nimble characteristics make it a sports car. However, with a high-performance pushrod engine that could range from 289 to 427 cubic inches under its hood, the Cobra deserves consideration in the muscle-car category, too.

Shelby Cobra Redux: Carbon-Fiber Muscle Machine Is the New Power-to-Weight Champ

In a sharp turn from the sleek sedans of yesteryear, the American automotive industry is now firmly in the grip of rugged practicality. Crossovers, SUVs, and trucks dominate showrooms, and this trend extends even to the conceptual world. Here, designers are reimagining classic car categories for a more adventurous future.

The Evolution of Classic Sports Cars into Off-Road Beasts: From the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato to the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Rally Bee

A 2006 Ford GT, an automotive relic, lay dormant for over a decade within a barn’s confines. Its discovery was akin to an archaeological dig, buried beneath a haphazard collection of debris. A fortunate encounter between car enthusiast Mathew Ivanhoe and Ed Bolian, a renowned car expert, set the stage for this automotive resurrection.

Resurrecting a 2006 Ford GT: The Intricate Journey from Barn Find to Restoration Glory and the Challenges of Reviving an Automotive Icon

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Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

Today’s muscle car aficionado is well-versed on the second-generation Chrysler Hemi, which initially appeared in race form for the 1964 race season and in Street Hemi...

Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

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