Pontiac made some of the most popular American vehicles during their eight and half decade tenures, such as the Firebrand Trans Am, GTO, and Grand Prix. True gearheads love and appreciate the creativity that is Pontiac classics. The 1970s were great and the final years of producing Pontiac vehicles.

Here are some of the best 1970s Pontiac Models;

1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and Formula

Trans Am features a 400-CID V-8 detuned to 180 horsepower, with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. It brought a refreshing look to the models that came before. Its front end displayed a pointed bumper along with new quad rectangular headlamps. Trans Am featured a special edition model, and the bold-look formula recorded tremendous sales.

1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This collectible vehicle comes with a Chevrolet-type six-cylinder engine with column shift, but high-back vinyl bucket seats. It has simulated front fenders and options for a rear console and rechargeable flashlight. This model is one of the best Pontiac cars 1970s built for better performance with new camshafts that went into 350 and 400 CID two-barrel engines, for greater low-end and peak torque. The secondary air valves were designed for faster response with four-barrel carburetors.

1976 Astre Lil’ Wide Track

The 1976 Astre Pontiac was manufactured by General Motors and remains one of the rarest vehicles manufactured in that decade. Its unique features include louvered windows, assorted tape stripes across the body, Motortown wire mag wheels, a rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust tip. It is available in hatchback, notchback, wagon, and panel delivery body styles.

1977 Can-Am

The 1977 Can-Am Pontiac is a desperate replacement for the Pontiac GTO, which was already gone. It features a 400 cu in V8 engine with a 4-barrel carb and 180 horsepower. It also includes a 325 lb-ft of torque. 1977 Can Am was a performance car in a non-performance era. It had serious potential to become the new GTO, but its time was cut short. It is one of the Pontiac cars 1970s racing series specifically designed for Californian or High-Altitude County Dealers.

1977 Can-Am model comes color matched with chrome trim rings. It offers many options including, a steel or glass sunroof, and interior trim color options of red, black, white, and tan.

The Pontiac Grand Am (1973-1975)

The Pontiac Grand Am is a compact vehicle coined from two of the most popular classic Pontiac nameplates, the Pontiac Grand Prix and the legendary Pontiac Trans Am. It comes with a basic 400 cu in V8 delivered 170 hp, 200 hp, or 230 hp depending on the carburetor and exhaust setup. It came in two body styles; a two-door hardtop coupe and a four-door hardtop sedan. The Pontiac Grand Am is known for its European character. The engine displacement, expressed in liters, is displayed on the boot lid to further accentuate its foreign flair.

Owning any of the 1970S Pontiac models is a great addition to your collectibles. They give great value for money and are unlikely to go out of fashion for years to come.