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The Pontiac brand was introduced by General Motors in 1926 as the 'companion' marque to GM's Oakland Motor Car line. The Pontiac name was first used in 1906 by the Pontiac Spring & Wagon Works and linked to Chief Pontiac who led an unsuccessful uprising against the British shortly after the French and Indian War. The Oakland Motor Company and Pontiac Spring & Wagon Works Company merged in November 1908 under the name of the Oakland Motor Car Company. The operations of both companies were joined together in Pontiac, Michigan (in Oakland County) to build the Cartercar. Oakland was purchased by General Motors in 1909. The first General Motors Pontiac was conceived as an affordable six cylinder that was intended to compete with more inexpensive four cylinder models. Within months of its introduction, Pontiac outsold Oakland. As Pontiac's sales rose and Oakland's sales began to decline, Pontiac became the only 'companion' marque to survive its 'parent', when Oakland ceased production in 1932.
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Where was the grand am Pontiac first made?
1973
What was the first year the Pontiac Fiero was made?
1984
First American muscle car?
The first true muscle car was the Pontiac G.T.O. They were first made in 1964
What year was the pontiac vibe first made?
The Pontiac Vibe's first model year was 2003. Because its model year was 2003, that means they were first produced and sold in mid-to-early 2002.
When did Pontiac first start out?
pontiac first started out in 1926
When was the Pontiac Solstice made?
The Pontiac Solstice was made in 2004, but was put in dealerships in 2005.
When was Pontiac G6 introduced for the first time?
The Pontiac G6 made it's first appearance as a concept car in 2003 at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. This concept car was shown with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Are Pontiac's made by ford?
No , Pontiac was a division of General Motors ( GM )
What is the torque specs on a Pontiac 350 Big Block?
First its not called a big block, Pontiac never made a small block. it is just called a Pontiac 350. as far as tourque i t ranges from 150 to 400 depending on the year and trim
How many 2007 Pontiac grand prix gxp's were made?
how many pontiac grand prix gxp were made
When did Pontiac firebird begin?
1967 was the first year for the Pontiac Firebird.
What was the final car made by Pontiac?
The final car made by Pontiac was the G6 Sedan. The last car was made in the Orion Township plant. At the time of the last car, Pontiac had been in business for 82 years.
