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Oakland's part in this plan was the 1926 Pontiac, a shorter-wheelbase "light six" priced to sell at a four-cylinder car's price point, but still above Chevrolet. Pontiac was the first of the companion marques introduced, and in its first year sold 49,875 units. [3] By 1929, GM sold 163,000 more Pontiacs than Oaklands.
Tom and Anna Tupka, of West Haven, Conn. tour the new Pontiac Transportation Museum that features a collection of vintage Pontiac cars, military vehicles and other transportation artifacts from ...
The G8 GXP was the most powerful production car Pontiac had ever built and is regarded as the best driver's car ever to wear the Pontiac badge. The Holden Ute was scheduled to be launched as the G8 ST before it was canceled in January 2009 due to GM's financial situation. It was later announced that the G8 may not see a second generation.
The location that Oakland inhabited was the original site of Cartercar when GM bought the company in 1909 by William Durant. [1] The plant ceased production of full-size Pontiacs after the 1980 model year but continued to build mid-size Pontiacs ('81-82 Grand Prix, '81 LeMans, '82 Bonneville G) until being idled on August 6, 1982. [2]
Oakland introduced Pontiac at the 1926 New York Auto Show as a low-priced model for the 1926 model year, followed by a sales meeting at the Commodore Hotel. [ 21 ] [ 22 ] The name dated to 1893 as a coachbuilding business that had been the predecessor of Oakland's automotive ventures, and was an homage to both its factory in Pontiac, Michigan ...
The Fairview Roller Mills is a reminder of the agrarian foundation of Fairview's existence. Business buildings remain clustered along Main Street, while houses and outbuildings dot the blocks to the east and west. Many remnants of the rural landscape remain to identify key elements of Fairview's history and are reflected in its present character.
An automotive museum is a museum that explores the history of automotive-related transportation. Bold – museums owned by automotive manufacturers Italics – no longer open to public access, excluding private or invitation-only collections that were never intended for public access
Utah Museum of Fine Arts: Salt Lake City: Salt Lake: Art: Part of the University of Utah, collections include African, Oceanic and the New World, Asian, European, American, and the Ancient and Classical World Utah Southern Railroad Depot Museum: Lehi: Utah: Railroad: Also known as Lehi Railroad Depot Museum Utah State Capitol: Salt Lake City ...