| YEAR | SERIES | MODELS | BASEPRICE | WHEELBASE | LENGTH | WEIGHT | WIDTH | HEIGHT | POWERPLANT | NUMBER PRODUCED | SALES RANKING | QUICK ID | SUMMARY |
| 1926 | 6-27 SIX | 6 | $825 $975 | 110 | 151.25 | 2270 2565 | 186.5 CID L-HD 6 36 HP@2400 RPM | 84,000 (EST) | 12th | ONLY YEAR FOR PARTIAL CROWN, "THREE STEP" FENDERS WITH TWIN RIDGES RUNNING AROUND THE EDGES | GREATEST FIRST YEAR SALES FOR ANY NEW MARQUE TO DATE. MID YEAR MODELS - 4 DOOR LANDAU SEDAN, DELUXE TYPES, AND COMMERCIAL DELIVERY. FIRST OPEN CAR WAS ADDED. OPERATIONS BEGIN IN CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, AND AUSTRALIA. SIDE MOUNTS AND DISK WHEELS OPTIONAL | ||
| 1927 | 6-27 SIX | 9 | $760 $975 | 110 | 151.25 | 2270 2565 | 186.5 CID L-HD 6 36 HP@2400 RPM | 109,000 (EST) | 7th | FIRST YEAR FOR SMOOTH, FULL-CROWN FENDERS | STANDARD EQUIPMENT: AUTO WINDSHIELD WIPERS, SUNVISER,WINDOW REGULATOR, PLATE GLASS, HARMONIC BALANCER, FOOT OPERATED DIMMER SWITCH, DOUBLE FILIMENT HEADLIGHTS, CROSS FLOW RADIATOR. COOLING SYSTEM NOW 10 1/2 QUARTS | ||
| 1928 | 6-28 | 7 | $745 $875 | 110 | N/A | 2270 2595 | 186.5 CID L-HD 6 48 HP@2400 RPM | 224,784 | 5th | NEW, ROUNDER BODIES; RADIATOR SHELL ROUNDED AT BASE INSTEAD OF FLAT | NEW...FOUR WHEEL BRAKES, GM CYLINDER HEAD, CROSS FLOW RADIATOR, FRAME & FRONT AXLE, CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION, CARBURETOR & FUEL PUMP (REPLACED VACUUM FEED). GAS GUAGE MOVED FROM TANK TO INSTUMENT PANEL. PHAETON ADDED IN MARCH | ||
| 1929 | 6-29 | 7 | $745 $895 | 110 | 169 | 2342 2717 | 200.4 CID L-HP 6 60 HP@3000 RPM | 200,503 | 5th | NEW SPLIT RADIATOR GRILL SPORTS VERTICAL BAR, NEW BODIES WITH CONCAVE BELTLINE MOULDING | EARLY MODELS EQUIPPED W/HORIZONTAL LOUVRES, LATER MODELS W/VERTICAL LOUVRES. ONLY YEAR FOR COLLAPSIBLE LANDAULET SEDAN. FULL RANGE OF COLORS OFFERED, NEW COUNTERWEIGHT CRANKSHAFT, SELF ENERGIZING BRAKES, NEW REAR AXLE (HOTHKISS DRIVE). | ||
| 1930 | 6-30 BIG SIX | 7 | $745 $875 | 110 | 167.63 | 2345 2720 | 200.4 CID L-HD 6 60 HP@3000 RPM | 62,888 | 4th | NEW MORE MASSIVE LOOKINGBODIES WITH CONVEX BELTLINE MOULDINGS | DISASTROUS YEAR-IN AUGUST PRICES WERE REDUCED APPROX. $100 ACROSS THE BOARD-BUT THIS DID NOT HELP SALES MUCH. NEW IMPROVED MOUNTINGS, THREE MAIN BEARING CRANKSHAFT, BRAKES & SHOCKS REVISED | ||
| 1931 | FINE SIX | 6 | $675 $785 | 112 | N/A | 2558 2743 | 200.4 CID L-HD 6 60 HP@3000 RPM | 84,708 | 5th | "CHICKEN WIRE" MESH RADIATOR GRILL AND SINGLE PIECE BUMPERS | FOR A BAD YEAR IT WASN'T TOO BAD. PONTIAC SHOWED A SALES INCREASE OVER 1930. MARKET PENATRATION SOARED. ROADSTER AND PHAETON DISCONTINUED (EXCEPT FOR A FEW EXPORT UNITS) OAKLANDS FINAL YEAR AS COMPANION CAR. NEW HEAVIER FRAME, BRAKES, AND REAR AXLE | ||
| 1932 | SIX V-8 | 12 | $685 $1,025 | 114 117 | N/A | 2734 3295 | 200.4CID 6@65 HP 251CID V-8 85 HP@3200 RPM | 45,340 | 5th | A FINER MESH TO THE GRILL. ONLY YEAR FOR HOOD DOORS (INSTEAD OF LOUVRES) | FIRST YEAR FOR SYNCROMESH TRANSMISSION. LAST YEAR PONTIAC ENGINES USED IN GMC TRUCKS. NEW V-8 BLOCK CAST-NOT MACHINED, LARGER GAS TANK, TIRE SIZE INCREASED, HEAVIER REAR AXLE HOUSING, IMPROVED SPRINGS, SIXTH CROSSMEMBER ADDED TO FRAME, HYDRAULIC SHOCKS | ||
| 1933 | STRAIGHT EIGHT | 7 | $585 $695 | 115 | 181.5 | 2675 3020 | 223.4 CID L-HD 8 77 HP@3600 RPM | 90,198 | 5th | ALL NEW BODIES WITH BENTLY-ESQUE RADIATOR GRILL AND VERTICAL HOOD LOUVRES | FIRST YEAR FOR STRAIGHT-EIGHT, SAFETY GLASS AND VENT WINGS, FUEL TANK UPPED TO 18 GALLONS, NEW FOUR WHEEL INTERNAL SERVO TYPE MECHANICAL BRAKES, NEW FRAME. CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE AMOUNG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PONTIACS OF ALL TIME | ||
| 1934 | STRAIGHT EIGHT | 7 | $675 $805 | 117 | 187.25 | 3160 3405 | 223.4 CID L-HD 8 84 HP@3800 RPM | 78,859 | 5th | SIMILAR TO 1933, BUT WITH HORIZONTAL MESH GRILLES ON SIDES OF HOOD AND BULLET HEADLAMPS | DISSAPOINTING YEAR FOR SALES, ROADSTER BODY STYLE DISSAPPEARED FOR GOOD, FIRST YEAR FOR INDEPENDENT "DUBBONET" FRONT SUSPENSION, NEW BENDIX STYLE STARTER, MULTI BEAM HEADLAMPS, NEW FRAME FEATURING "K" & "Y" CROSSMEMBERS, GAS SELECTOR ADDED TO DISTIBUTOR | ||
| 1935 | STANDARD 6 DELUXE 6 DELUXE 8 | 19 | $615 $840 | 117 | 189(6) 193.63(80 | 3065 3425 | 208 CID L-HD 6 81 HP@3600 RPM 223.4 CID L-HD 8 84 HP@ 3400 RPM | 129,468 | 6th | FIRST YEAR FOR "SILVER STREAKS", BOLD HOOD STRIPS AND VERTICAL GRILLE BARS, ONLY YEAR FOR REAR HINGED FRONT DOORS | VERY GOOD YEAR- DUE LARGLY TO INTRODUCTION OF 6 CYLINDER MODELS, STANDARD 6 FEATURED SOLID FRONT AXLE, ALL MODELS HAD ONE PIECE "TURRET TOP" STEEL ROOFS, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, NEW WORM AND ROLLER STEERING. 2 DOOR MODELS FEATURED REAR HINGED DOORS | ||
| 1936 | MASTER 6 DELUXE 6 DELUXE 8 | 51 | $615 $860 | 112 116.6 | 189.75(6) 194.31(8) | 3065 3420 | 208 CID L-HD 6 81 HP@3600 RPM 232.3 CID L-HD 8 87 HP@3800 RPM | 176,270 | 6th | SIMILAR TO 1935 EXCEPT FOR FRONT HINGED FRONT DOORS AND HORIZONTAL PAINTED GRILLE BARS. HEADLIGHTS MOUNTED ON SIDES OF RADIATOR | SERIES DESIGNATIONS CHANGED IN MID YEAR- STANDARD SIX AND EIGHT CHANGED TO MASTER SIX AND EIGHT NEW FULL LENGTH WATER JACKET FOR IMPROVED COOLING, REAR HINGED DOORS FOR 2 DOOR MODEL DROPPED, REVISED CLUTCH AND KING PINS FOR "28"SERIES CARS | ||
| 1937 | DELUXE 6 DELUXE 8 | 17 | $781 $1,195 | 117 122 | 193.06(6) 198.06(8) | 3140 3485 | 222.7 CID L-HD 6 85 HP@3600 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 100 HP@3800 RPM | 236,189 | 5th | NEW LARGER BODIES. SILVER STREAKS MUTED W/MATCHING HORIZONTAL BARS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF HOOD SIDES | BEST YEAR TO DATE. MASTER SIX SERIES DROPPED EXCEPF FOR WAGON, BODIES ALL STEEL FOR THE FIRST TIME, NEW LONG ARM-SHORT ARM (KNEE ACTION) FRONT SUSPENSION, "X"TYPE FRAME, CENTER POINT STEERING,REAR AXLE, AND "JACK PADS" BUILT INTO FRAME | ||
| 1938 | SIX EIGHT | 17 | $865 $1,353 | 115 120 | 192(6) 196.63(8) | 3180 3530 | 222.7 CID L-HD 6 85 HP@3600 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 100 HP@3800 RPM | 97,139 | 6th | SIMILAR TO 1937, BUT WITH MUCH BOLDER GRILLE AND VERTICAL LOUVRES ON THE SIDE OF THE HOOD | PRODUCTION DOWN BY 68%. SAFETY GLASS STANDARD IN ALL WINDOWS. COLUMN MOUNTED GEAR SHIFT AND WINDSHIELD WASHER NEW OPTIONS. BATTERY MOVED TO LEFT SIDE FRAME RAIL. GENERATOR CAPACITY INCREASED AND DEFROSTER BLOWER CAPACITY DOUBLED | ||
| 1939 | QUALITY 6 DELUXE 6 DELUXE 8 | 15 | $814 $1,046 | 115 120 | 190(6) 196.25(8) | 2885 3255 | 222.7 CID L-HD 6 85 HP@ 3600 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 100 HP@3800 RPM | 144,340 | 6th | YEAR OF GM INFAMOUS "DISAPPEARING GRILLES" PONTIAC GRILLES PAINTED RATHER THAN CHROMED | QUALITY AND DELUXE SIX CHANGED TO DELUXE 115 AND 120 SIX. CONVERTABLE SEDAN AND NON TRUNK CLOSED SEDAN DROPPED. COLUMN GEAR SHIFT STANDARD, HIDDEN RUNNING BOARDS OPTIONAL. NEW "ALLIGATOR" HOOD HINGED IN REAR. DOOR HINGES CONCEALED ON DELUXE MODELS | ||
| 1940 | SPECIAL 6 DELUXE 6 DELUXE 8 TORPEDO 8 | 16 | $783 $1,072 | 116.5 120.25 121.5 | 198.75 199.25 199.75 200 | 3060 3480 | 222.7 CID L-HD 6 87 HP@3500 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 103 HP@3700 RPM | 217,001 | 5th | SIMILAR TO 1939 WITH BOULDER GRILLE, HEADLIGHTS BUILT INTO FENDERS UNIQUE SEVEN PIECE GRILLE | PONTIAC RECORDED HIGHEST CALENDAR YEAR SALES TO DATE AND BIGGEST MARKET PENETRATION. NEW TORPEDO SERIES USED BIG GM"C" BODY. SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS WERE STANDARD. ALL 1940 EIGHTS HAD HOOD ORNAMENT WITH PLASTIC INDIAN HEAD | ||
| 1941 | DLX TORPEDO STREAMLINER CUST TORPEDO | 11 | $828 $1,175 | 119 122 | 201.5 207.5 211.5 213.5(SW) | 3145 3715 | 75.6 | 66 | 222.7 CID L-HD 6 87 HP@3500 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 103 HP@3700 RPM | 330,061 | 5th | NEW BODIES WITH HORIZONTAL "TOMBSTONE" GRILLES AND FOUR FLUTED SPEEDLINES IN FENDERS | BEST YEAR IN PONTIAC'S HISTORY. DELUXE METROPOLITAN SEDAN ANNOUNCED AT MID-YEAR. STREAMLINER AND WAGON OFFERED SPECIAL INTERIOROPTIONS. FROM 1941-1954 ALL MODELS OFFERED WITH SIX OR EIGHT CYLINDER MOTOR. PERMINENT FULL FLOW OIL FILTER IN CRANKCASE |
| 1942 | TORPEDO STREAMLINER | 10 | $1,001 $1,350 | 119 122 | 204.5 210.25 214.5 | 3210 3885 | 75.8 76.8 | 66 65.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 103 HP@3700 RPM | 83,555 | 5th | SLIGHTLY REVISED FROM 1941 WITH FRONT FENDERS STRETCHED INTO FRONT DOORS AND A BUSY NEW GRILLE | WAR CAUSED EARLY END TO AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION. "C" BODY MODELS NOT CONTINUED OVER IN 1942. AFTER DECEMBER 15TH CARS SHIPPED WITH MANY PARTS PAINTED INSTEAD OF CHROMED. STREAMLINER CHIEFTAIN TRIM LEVEL DOWNGRADED TO SUPER STREAMLINER AFTER DECMBER 15TH |
| 1946 | TORPEDO STREAMLINER | 9 | $1,307 $2,047 | 119 122 | 204.5 210.25 215.63 | 3261 3870 | 75.8 76.8 | 66 65.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 103 HP@3700 RPM | 137,640 | 6th | VIRTUALLY THE SAME AS 1942, BUT WITH CLEANER, BASICALLY HORIZONTAL GRILLE MOTIF, BUMPERS MORE HEAVILY CHROMED | DUE TO CHANGEOVER PROBLEMS, MATERIAL SHORTAGES, AND UAW STRIKE, PONTIAC DID NOT ATTAIN VOLUME PRODUCTION UNTILL APRIL, 1946. FULL LINE RESUMED JUNE 10, 1946. CARBURETOR MADE MORE EFFICIENT BY VACUUM METER, IMPROVED RUST PROOFING,METROPOLITAN SEDAN DELETED |
| 1947 | TORPEDO STREAMLINER | 9 | $1,438 $2,312 | 119 122 | 204.5 210.25 215.63 | 3245 3845 | 75.8 76.8 | 66 65.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 103 HP@3700 RPM | 230,600 | 6th | ALMOST IDENTICAL TO 1946 EXCEPT MUCH BOLDER HORIZONTAL GRILL BARS | MODEL RUN TOTAL THIRD BEST TO DATE. CONVERTABLE AND WAGONAVAILABLE WITH DELUXE INTERIOR. LEATHER IN SHORT SUPPLY, HALF OF CONVERTABLES DONE WITH CLOTH SEATS, OTHER HALF CLOTH AND LEATHER COMBINATION. |
| 1948 | TORPEDO STREAMLINER | 15 | $1,583 $2,442 | 119 122 | 204.5 210.25 215.63 | 3230 3765 | 75.8 76.8 | 66 65.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 104 HP@3800 RPM | 245,419 | 5th | NEW GRILLE, THE ONLY 41-48 MODEL WITHOUT SPEEDLINES ON FRONT AND REAR FENDERS | EXCELLENTYEAR. STANDARD AND DELUXE TRIM AVAILABLE ON ALL BODY STYLES AS PONTIAC DEVELOPED A SECOND LINE OF "PLAIN JANE"MODELS, PRODUCED THROUGH 1954. HYDROMATIC TRANSMISSION $175 OPTION, NEW ROUND TAIL LIGHTS, INTRODUCTION OF OPTIONAL HANDICAP CONTROLS |
| 1949 | CHIEFTAIN STREAMLINER SEDAN DEL. | 15 | $1,587 $2,622 | 120 | 202.5 203.88(SW) 202.88(SD) | 3185 3695 | 75.8 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 248.9 CID L-HD 8 104 HP@3800 RPM | 304,819 | 5th | NEW BODY SIMILAR THROUGH '52. MAJOR ANNUAL CHANGE WAS THE GRILLE, 1949 GRILLE WAS THE SIMPLEST OF THE GROUP, NEW FLUSHED FRONT FENDERS | TERRIFIC YEAR. ALL PONTIACS USED THE GM"A" BODY. CHIEFTAIN AND STREAMLINER AVAILABLE IN STANDARD OR DELUXE WITH SIX OR EIGHT CYLINDER MOTOR. STARTER BUTTON NOW ON DASH, COUNTER BALANCED TRUNK LID. ORIGINAL GRILLE SCRAPPED WHEN IT LOOKED LIKE A '49 FORD |
| 1950 | CHIEFTAIN CATALINA STREAMLINER SEDAN DEL. | 17 | $1,571 $2,343 | 120 | 202.5 203.88(SW) 202.88(SD) | 3209 3689 | 75.8 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 90 HP@3200 RPM 268.2 CID L-HD 8 108 HP@3600 RPM | 446,429 | 5th | BOLDEST OF THE 1949-1952 GRILLES WITH 5 VERTICAL BARSOVER A SINGLE BOLD HORIZONTAL BAR. PARKING LIGHTS WRAPPED AROUND SIDES OF FENDERS | GREATEST YEAR TO DATE, CARS WERE ALMOST IDENTICAL TO THE 1949 MODEL. SOLE IMPORTANT DEVOLPMENT WAS THE 2 DOOR HARDTOP CATALINA. NEW IMPROVED CARBURETOR. "WOODY" STATION WAGON DISCONTINUED |
| 1951 | CHIEFTAIN CATALINA STREAMLINER SEDAN DEL. | 15 | $1,824 $2,556 | 120 | 202.5 | 3193 3698 | 75.7 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 96 HP@3400 RPM 268.2 CID L-HD 8 116 HP@3600 RPM | 370,159 | 5th | REVISED CENTER V-DIP OR "GULL-WING" GRILLE AND MODIFIED SIDE TRIM SPEAR | DESPITE KOREAN WAR MATERIALS SHORTAGE WAS SECOND BEST YEAR TO DATE. FASTBACK STREAMLINERS DISCONTINUED IN APRIL. SIX CYLINDER GOT NEW ROCHESTER CARBURETOR. REAR SPRINGS INCREASED SIX INCHES, HYDROMATIC TRANSMISSION IMPROVED, KOREAN CHROME ADOPTED IN JUNE |
| 1952 | CHIEFTAIN CATALINA STREAMLINER SEDAN DEL. | 10 | $1,850 $2,699 | 120 | 202.5 | 3253 3688 | 75.7 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 100 HP@3400 RPM 268.2 CID L-HD 8 118 HP@3600 RPM | 271,373 | 5th | BASICALLY IDENTICAL TO 1951 EXCEPT FOR SIDE TRIM SPEAR AND DIP IN THE OVERHEAD GRILLE BAR | PRODUCTION WAS SERIOUSLY CURTAILED DUE TO KOREAN WAR, BUT PONTIAC HELD IT'S OWN. DUAL RANGE HYDROMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS AN OPTION, LOCK RINGS INTRODUCED FOR PISTONS, RECALIBRATE DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCE CURVE, CHANGE TO DELCO 44-5 SPARK PLUGS. |
| 1953 | CHIEFTAIN SPECIAL DLX CUSTOM SEDAN DEL. | 11 | $1,850 $2,590 | 122 | 202.7 205.2(SW) | 3341 3756 | 76.6 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 118 HP@ 3800 RPM 268.2 CID L-HD 8 122 HP@3600 RPM | 385,692 | 5th | RESKINNED BODIES; SINGLE PIECE WINDSHIELD, VESTIGAL TAILFINS AND DUEL SILVER STREAKS MOTIF | ANOTHER BANNER YEAR DESPITE THE LACK OF A V-8 ENGINE. POWER STEERING A NEW OPTION. "KEY" REPLACED STARTER BUTTON. HYDROMATIC PLANT BURNT DOWN-17,797 PONTIACS GOT CHEVROLET POWERGLIDES, 20 GALLON FUEL TANK, WRAP AROUND REAR WINDOW, E-Z EYE GLASS |
| 1954 | CHIEFTAIN SPECIAL DLX CUSTOM S.C.DLX. CUST. | 13 | $1,968 $2,630 | 122 124 | 202.7 205.2(SW) 213.7(SC) | 3331 3776 | 76.6 | 63.3 | 239.2 CID L-HD 6 118 HP@3800 RPM 268.4 CID L-HD 8 127 HP@3800 RPM | 287,744 | 6th | SIMILAR TO 1953 WITH NEW "OVAL MOUTH" GRILLE AND BUICK STYLE SIDE TRIM SPEARS (DELUXE) | A GOOD YEAR CONSIDERING THE BODIES HAD BEEN AROUND SINCE 1949 AND THE ENGINES SINCE 1933. SEDAN DELIVERY DROPPED, NEW STARCHIEF SERIES ADDED. NEW OPTIONS WERE AIR CONDITIONING, POER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, 6 WAY COMFORT CONTROL FRONT SEAT, AND PADDED DASH |