Pontiac Trans Am News

This is especially true when you purchase a modified car like the 2001 Firehawk Melvin Benzaquen recently acquired.

You have, probably , heard someone say: "don't judge a book by its cover." Although originally rooted in a 16th century story by Francois Rebelais, we feel that there is no better example than Mitch Gaines and his beautiful 2000 Pontiac WS6.

A few months back, designer Kevin Morgan took the wraps off of his first Phoenix Trans Am Concept prototype at the Trans Am Nationals in Dayton, Ohio.

Black Camaros, yellow Camaros, winged Camaros, insanely powerful Camaros, convertible Camaros even Pontiac Trans Am conversions of the Camaro; if you're a die-hard fan of General Motors' reborn pony car then SEMA is the place to be as the 2010 Camaro is a dominate force at this year's aftermarket 'carnival' in Las Vegas.

Pontiac is dead. Long Live Pontiac! Thanks to Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and its Lingenfelter T/A concept, which is making its debut at the 2009 SEMA show, you can make your new 2010 Chevy Camaro look Pontiac cool.

A picture of the Lingenfelter Trans Am for SEMA. Lingenfelter's Trans Am recreation is based on a 2010 Chevy Camaro.

Debby Manning's '77 350 four-barrel Sky Bird is an excellent example of the breed.

There are many behind-the-scenes players in the automotive industry that few on the outside ever hear of, despite their huge contributions.

The DeLorean Motor Co. , revived by Texas entrepreneur Stephen Wynne, wants to take over production of the Pontiac Solstice, which is being discontinued along with the rest of Pontiac's line-up. And on Tuesday, Lingenfelter Peformance Engineering will show off a concept Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas.

By taking the looks of the '70 Trans Am and adapting them to the new Chevrolet Camaro, Lingenfelter has created something that will have you playing "What if.." scenarios regarding Pontiac over and over again in your heads.

Take one part 2010 Camaro and add some a 70s Trans-Am . . . Given Pontiaca s demise , ita s clear there wona t be any factory-baked Pontiac Trans-Am coming from General Motors.

There are many behind-the-scenes players in the automotive industry that few on the outside ever hear of, despite their huge contributions.

This SE marked the 50th anniversary of the Pontiac Motor Division. On a sunny, but cold, Saturday afternoon back in 2006, the editor made the trek to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to photograph a Pro-Touring '70 1/2 Trans Am.

Wall hanging Put that hood to good use with California Car Cover Company's 3-D Hanging Shelves -- scaled-down versions of your favorite vehicle's front- or rear-end. Models include the 1955 Chevy, 1969 Corvette and the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am.

The Onslow County Sheriff's Department will be lucky to break even Saturday in the largest unclaimed stolen property auction in Onslow County history, authorities said.

ROCKPORT : One look in the driveway, and it's 1984 all over again. The car is a sleek, shiny black with the trademark red scanner light moving back and forth on the hood.

Most have heard of a man falling head over heels for a slick paint job or a souped-up motor, but it's not often you find a woman with similar feelings for her automobiles.

'76 Pontiac Trans Am, owned since new, powered by a Kauffman built 455 with KRE aluminum heads, TorkerII with Holley 950, Hooker Super Comp headers, trans is a Trans King turbo 400 w/3500 stall, 3" exhaust w/crossover and Walker DynoMax 20" mufflers, GM 10 bolt rear with Auburn posi & 3:73 gears.

If you see an auto buff wailing in grief and rending their Bob Seger T-shirt, here's why: The U.S. government paid someone $4,500 to destroy a 1987 Buick GNX.

There are some cars, like people, that you just can't help but like. This '96 Trans Am, along with its owner Charles Obstfelder, certainly fit this mold.