Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
The other side of the building is what he refers to as the fun gallery, a place where kids explore vehicles like the Spidey truck and a SpongeBob SquarePants Pontiac Firebird. Among the eye grabbers is a giant milk shake sculpt, once used for McDonald s advertising, which doubles as a mini-golf hole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Auto Fest brings more than cars to Hamilton City Park Sep 9, 2009
for a 1994 Pontiac Trans Am; and Lac Richards of Hamilton, Ill ... for a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain ... for a 1965 Pontiac GTO.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Rolling toliet among unique features at Threshermen's Reunion Sep 6, 2009
Farmer Roger Tuttle of Somonauk rides around Threshermen's Park west of Pontiac Thursday, on his home built contraption that features a toilet as a seat and an antique Bachtold weed mower, during the opening day of the 61st annual Central States Threshermen's Reunion ... PONTIAC - People who have attended the Threshermen's Reunion in the past know the steam engines and displays are not the only one-of-a-kind features ... The reunion continues Sunday and Monday at the park on Illinois 23 just off... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Threshermen's reunion in Pontiac is a place for entertainment and education Sep 4, 2009
Framed by a log that will soon be cut into sections of wood, Tom Runty of Maple Park operates his restored Port Huron Steam engine, which is using a drive belt to operate the sawmill during the 61st annual Central States Threshermen's Reunion west of Pontiac Thursday ... PONTIAC -- Jay and Michelle Glauber didn't set out Thursday to look at antique steam engines, but they said they were glad they did ... They decided to detour to Threshermen's Park, north of Pontiac. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Antique cars stolen in Kennesaw Aug 29, 2009
A Pontiac Trans-Am and a Pontiac Grand Prix, both 1977 models, and a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle were all stolen from TermNet Fleet Maintenance, according to Officer Scott Luther with Kennesaw police. The thief or thieves apparently broke a window to enter the shop, and then unlocked the garage doors, Luther said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Buy It Now! GM to Sell Cars on eBay Aug 11, 2009
They will be selling Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac vehicles on cobranded Web sites through eBay's online auto marketplace, eBay Motors, until Sept. 8. The cars will also be searchable through eBay Motors and eBay's main site. (Fox News)
Pontiac Solstice: GM's unlikely collectible Jul 17, 2009
The Pontiac Solstice looks hot and only a few will ever be made ... The Pontiac Solstice Coupe, affordable, sweet looking and rare, positively reeks of a future collectible ... Production of the Solstice Coupe started shortly after GM announced it was killing the Pontiac brand. (CNN -- Money)
'Hot Rods on the Hill' show exceeds expectations Jun 25, 2009
The bumpers are from a 1955 Pontiac, the 400-cubic-inch engine is from an Oldsmobile, and a neat little chrome scoop on the roof is from a 1958 Chevy. George Barris, "King of the Kustomizers," gave the car the James Dean Award at a car show in New York last year and autographed the glove box door. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Canned car dealers have some bargains May 22, 2009
One option for a bargain hunting GM customer is to either confine visits to Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Hummer dealers -- all of which seem likely to close because their brands are being sold or dropped by the automaker ... What if someone wants to buy an "orphaned" car or truck made by the General Motors divisions being closed or sold -- Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer and Saab ... Just about anything else -- included the much loved Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters -- are not likely to make the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DeWitt Police Report Apr 30, 2009
April 16 A woman came to the DeWitt Police Department to report that her car, a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, had been involved in an accident while she was parked at a business ... Damage to the Pontiac was estimated at $300. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Jax Car Dealership Falls Victim To Economy Apr 30, 2009
General Motors will be discontinuing the Pontiac brand in order to avoid bankruptcy, a move that saddens one California car buff. Automakers will be rolling out their 2010 models throughout the year. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Boynton Beach teacher wins big on Wheel of Fortune Mar 19, 2009
The folks over at Wheel of Fortune, where she nabbed the new Pontiac GT convertible last February, still have a few months to deliver it. Antheil, a first-grade teacher at Del Prado Elementary in suburban Boca Raton, with Pat Sajak. (The Palm Beach Post)
MASTODON Confirm North American Tour Mar 3, 2009
Limited Edition 12" Picture Disc Available at Hot Topic This Month MASTODON Mobile Music Reveal Coming Soon BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grammy-nominated hard rock juggernaut MASTODON have confirmed dates for their Spring US tour in support of their second album for Reprise Records, CRACK THE SKYE. This first tour behind the groundbreaking new album will sweep across the US and Canada, playing to smaller theaters and clubs to insure a maximum and up close intimate environment in which to be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
FromEllis Brooks Chevrolet Pontiac Cadillac Buick GMC. 2006 Durango. (San Francisco Chronicle)
GM seeks $16B more, will cut 47,000 jobs Feb 18, 2009
But the company said Pontiac also would remain as "a highly focused niche brand.". GM, which has been reviewing the Saab brand and offered it for sale, said the Swedish unit could file for bankruptcy later this month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GM, Chrysler must submit restructuring plans today Feb 17, 2009
The company already has said Saab and Hummer are up for sale and Saturn is under review, leaving GM to focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, with Pontiac reduced to one or two models. Earlier, local union officials said negotiations had been slowed by the Obama administration's delay in appointing a "car czar." But Sunday night, the White House announced a task force to oversee the companies' restructuring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Despite the recession, classic cars are still selling Feb 7, 2009
" With a global recession going on, collector car prices along with other collectibles such as fine art, antiques and rare wine are under pressure. Last fall, many were predicting not a softening, but a total collapse as investment markets world-wide reset. By November, vehicles such as 1960s Pontiac GTOs, 1940 Fords and 1957 Chevys had plummeted as much as 50 per cent below what they fetched just a few years ago. With financial markets in turmoil, stock markets bouncing up and down like yo-yos,... (Globe and Mail)
