Visiting the Pontiac Transportation Museum, in Pontiac Michigan
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Did a trip to the newly opened Pontiac Museum, in of course Pontiac, Michigan. It's in an old elementary school that is being converting into a Pontiac Museum. Like all museums, they need some funding to keep the progress going. I think there in need of $60,000 to complete phase two, plus over $100,000 is still needed for phase three, so if you have a thick wallet you want to thin out, I am sure they could help you out.
Lots of cool old Pontiac's, including a concept four seat Pontiac Fiero. There was a "one off" special made Grand Am station wagon I think you might find interesting. Also a Canadian built Pontiac Parisienne station wagon on a Chevrolet chassis.
I hope the signs were clear enough to pause on them to read, as some of the cars had interesting stories behind them. Richard also talked about his step grandpa being a designer at GM, doing concept drawings of what became the sought after GMC motorhomes, that were built at GM Truck and Bus in Pontiac, Mi.
I recommend paying the museum a visit. The museum is at 250 W Pike St., in Pontiac, Michigan. Here is there website; www.pontiactra...
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Had the privilege of meeting and getting to know that young man's step-grandfather about a decade before his passing. Kind man and tremendous design talent.
Thank you Howard for sharing. Began my service career at the local Pontiac dealership in 1972. Worked for the same family for 6 years and became Service Manager in 1978. The Pontiacs of the 60's, 70's, and through the early 80's are still so much a part of my life and memories.
Glad you enjoyed the video. A number of friends folks worked in Pontiac, at one or more of the many assembly plants. One friend was third generation at Truck & Bus. He's retired now.
Thanks for coming!
Thank you for having us.... A great start to a great museum.
Made me think of the 1973 Grand Am four speed silver an. red velour Pontiac I had thirty plus years ago. Thanks for the tour 😊
I like no loved it that was awesome seeing so many different cars I had a Pontiac 79 350 Turbo that was a nice station wagon thank you for the video
Had a 71 Grand Prix J model,400 4bbl,that car could haul! Thanks Howard great video!
Something about Pontiac V8's.... they would get up and go..... all of them. They were good engines!
Another interesting video, thanks Howard
One of my favourite cars is a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne. Dad had a 65 Laurention wagon when I was a kid.
They sure are a neat looking car in my mind too, plus a wagon, I love it!
Hello Howard, Thanks for taking us along. Many interesting vehicles to see.
Too bad the lighting wasnt better for your video. Take Care, Clint
They're still rewiring the building. It's just in its beginning stages. I think in time it will make a great space for a museum.
Nice trip down memory lane ! Had a 65 Pont. Catalina back in the day. Good old car.
I like the 65's. The 60 Catalina I had was an amazing driving car!
"We Build Excitement!" Wide Track around Pontiac during Dream Cruise is lots more fun than Woodward through the lower areas. Pontiac folks are really having a party. Down the road they are all in chairs, watching.
Yep, I'v been in Pontiac during the dream cruise.... It is a fun spot.
That museum will be nice when it's finished. Thanks for bringing us along. I see you have the fender off the CB500.
Yep, I took it off to see about a used one off a local parts bike. His was too small. They're expensive new and hard to find used, in useable condition. Might try and bump it out in the next few day. Getting the engine paint ready at the moment.
thanks for the museum tour howard
Nice! I miss Pontiac & Oldsmobile! REAL Buicks too! Guessing corporate greed is responsible. Thx H!
I'm jealous.
I have a 69 Pontiac Judge that I restored and my son has a 1966 Pontiac convertible that he has restored they are great cars 😊and also i had a 1958 Chevy convertible back in my days it had a 348 motor in it I watch I still had it and a 1964 Ford Galaxy 4 speed manual if it today they would be worth a lot of money 💰 well can’t win all 🤷♂️🙇
Yeah if I had all my past cars and motorcycles I would be a millionaire! Who would have known back then what no one wanted anymore at the time, would sell for the crazy prices of today's market.
there is some really cool stuff there..i like the wagons too...what was the building originally ??...i dont know if there is a place like this for Oldsmobile .....or Mercury
It was Crofoot elementary school
@@stevethomas7422 Yes....... going through major renovations.
My Dad had a 1964 Laurentian 6 cylinders with PS, PB and 3 on the tree. Sure beat his 1962 Austin Cambridge Countryman.
G6? Well at least it wasn’t an Aztek!😂😂😂😂
Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing one there.......