Pontiac did a great job of distinguishing itself from other GM brands.
Not only did it create the GTO, Firebird, Trans Am, and Bonneville, but
the company’s dedicated staff designed, developed, and built some of the
most audacious and progressive experimental and concept cars. The
management, engineers, and designers had a bold and distinct vision for
Pontiac, and these cars were infused with their unique passion and
vision. With a keen eye on the future, Pontiac created ground-breaking
designs to show its customers what was possible. Pontiac Concept and
Show Cars: 1939-1980 gives you a comprehensive perspective of these
landmark cars in the history of automotive design. Don Keefe, Pontiac
historian and former editor of Smoke Signals, takes you on a fascinating
tour of Pontiac’s automotive visions and wildest creations. Some of the
cars never went beyond the experimental stage; others became prototypes.
You learn the inside story on the design, modeling, and fabrication
processes. And you are shown an automotive future that could have been,
and the cars that became history. During the 1950s, Pontiac concept cars
such as the Bonneville Specials, Strato Streak, and La Parisienne wowed
the public at the Motorama show. During the 1960s and 1970s, Pontiac was
tapped into the youth market and the radical designs that used European
influence to create aggressive sports/muscle cars. The GTO Flamme,
XP833, Firebird Pegasus, Cirrus, Banshee, and others piqued interest and
kept enthusiasts coming back for more. These fascinating and innovative
Pontiacs from 1939 to the 1980s and beyond are examined in exquisite
detail. Pontiac fans, as well as auto history buffs, will enjoy reading
and learning about these cars as well as Pontiac’s Project X car
program. If you’ve been looking for a book that authoritatively and
comprehensively covers the remarkable and influential Pontiac prototypes
of the past, or simply love concept cars in general, this book will
entertain you for hours.
• Reveals the comprehensive story of Pontiac concept and experimental
cars
• Contains behind-the-scenes information on building show cars
• Concept cars are highly sought after among elite collectors and
command high prices at auction
About the Author
Don Keefe is one of the most respected and knowledgeable Pontiac experts
in the country. He also wrote the book that is the gold standard for GTO
restoration. Don was the editor-in-chief of Smoke Signals magazine, the
Pontiac-Oakland Club International’s monthly publication. He is also a
contributing editor to High Performance Pontiac and is a former
editor-in-chief of the now-defunct Pontiac Enthusiast magazine.
