What Pontiac would you buy?
 

If you had a budget of 40- 50k and wanted to buy a Pontiac to drive and enjoy for local shows, cruises, etc., and sell in 10 years in the same condition as bought, what would you buy? For investment purposes, I'm guessing you would break even or make a little when you sell.

I'm just starting to second guess having money for retirement in the bank and still not having a finished car at 60 yrs. old. I'm like screw it buy something enjoy it until I need to sell it.

Thoughts?

69 4 speed bird.Tom

A 68 GTO or 69 Firebird or 70 GP or 71 T/A or 72 T/A or 73 T/A or 74 T/A or 65 GTO, 2+2, or 66 Bonneville, or 67 Bonneville

Or a late 50's GMC truck with the Pontiac Engine. Whichever happens my way, Not picky. (Geez, my 1st upside down pict)

All great cars. I've been looking at the 71-74 TAs. Also love the 68-72 A body's.

Don't feel bad, you are not the only one in the same situation. Life and responsibilities get in the way, and before you know it, you are on the downhill slide. Any of the cars mentioned below are good candidates for sure but don't limit yourself to just Pontiacs. I have had Pontiacs, Olds, Buick, Chevy, and Mopar muscle cars. I have had a great time with all of them!
And to be totally honest.....my favorite of all my cars is my 2013 Camaro SS 1LE. Of course, the engine is highly modified and puts out close to 600 RWHP with the AC on. So don't count out the modern muscle as well. JMTC

I would tie myself in knots with options on that kinda budget.

A year ago I would have said a 61-62 Catalina, but I have since acquired a 62 Cat Safari and scratched that itch.

Ive always said once in my life I would own a black and gold 77-78 Trans Am. I saw Smokey and the Bandit in 1989 when I was 5. That movie and car started it all for me. 65 GTO or a 70-73 Firebird would also be high And honestly I would probably be looking for a car with character with that kinda budget. Sometimes that had been a former race car or something with unique paint.

This is probably going to be an unpopular answer on a forum that mostly considered pontiac dead in the early 80s, but I would consider some low production "newer" models that would likely go up more steeply in value.

For me that would be 1989 TTA, and the late production G8 GXPs.

The one Pontiac that has so far eluded me from my bucket list would be a '69 or '70 Grand Prix ...triple black or maybe blue , fully optioned would be my choice.

My problem is that my bucket list is longer than my arm & I already have 13, so....

God Bless
Bill
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Driver A or B body convertible. Would prefer AC and PW, manual would be a huge plus.

Nothing that will age out in that time. So earlier than 1967 Pontiacs really not that great to buy. They have been stagnant in value for years and going lower for the most part. And I love early 1960s Catalinas and 1964-1965 GTOs, but in anything under $50k today not seeing much love. Will only be worse in a decade as they are already not trending with todays under 40 buyer.

Later 2nd gen Trans Ams in that price point would be the most car you can get I feel that will remain relevant in a decade.

With cash on hand, I'd be looking every day morning afternoon and night. Eventually someone will be selling a car below market value. Strike it while the irons hot.

"61 full size Pontiac

I'd buy the same car all over again (74 TA) but even with the bias it's a fair investment.

I also agree the third gens will go thru the roof as the kids that wanted them in high school will be coming for them...

I'd say get the one YOU love the most. Forget about the "investment" aspect. All of these cars will tend to go up in value, so get the one that you'll enjoy the most. That's what they're for.

But, in that price range you could find a pretty nice 74-76 TA that would be a fun car.

65, 67, 70 GTO's.
67 or 68 400 Firebird.
My TA.
69 or 70 Gran Prix.
62 Catalina
64 Bonneville, I had one of those...

I'd get a Solstice and let the good time roll.

64-68 4 speed GTO.

'62 GP, AMX, OHC firebird, Got to be manual tho.

George

70-73 Trans Am
77-78 Trans Am
69-70 GTO

I would be afraid to spend a lot of money on an investment car that in 20-30 years they would make it too hard to drive and it would be worth very little. If I did though it would have to be a model that had good aftermarket support. That would limit it to early Camaros/ Fbirds, Chevelle/GTO or Mustang and possibly some Mopars. I am afraid late model cars/trucks will not have parts to keep them on the road in 20 years. They require too much electronics and there will be no NOS parts available.

I would be looking at a 4th gen TA. For your budget you could pick up a very nice low mileage example;

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145536983804?