Pontiac to be discontinued
CNN reports that GM is set to announce the discontinuation of the Pontiac line:
General Motors is preparing to announce that the Pontiac car brand, once marketed as GM's "Excitement division," will be killed off, according to a source familiar with the decision.
An official announcement is expected Monday. GM spokesman Jim Hopson declined to comment on Pontiac's fate, saying the automaker has no announcements to make at this time.
A long line of automobile history is coming to an end. GM began using the Pontiac name in 1926. The rest, as they say, is history -
1936 Pontiac
1948 Silver Streak
1950 Pontiac [from Jaylenosgarage.com]
1950's Pontiac salesmen training DVD
1958 Parisienne
1966 Bonneville
1969 Bonneville
1970 Bonneville
1970 Bonneville
1969 Grand Prix
1966 GTO
1968 GTO
1974 GTO
Pontiac Stinger - 1989 concept car
While the Pontiac brand lost its uniqueness years ago, it is sad nonetheless to see the end made official. The news will surprise no one and may very well be repeated for other brands of GM and other manufacturers.
Congratulations, UAW. Mission accomplished.
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update - click here for Pontiacs in film.
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