1950s Cars – Pontiac – Photo Gallery

Welcome to 1950s Cars – Pontiac – Photo Gallery

The 1950s were an exciting time for Pontiac, as the brand moved from conservative postwar styling toward the bold, chrome-filled designs that came to define the decade. From sleek sedans to flashy convertibles, Pontiac cars reflected the optimism and changing tastes of 1950s America. Take a look through the gallery and enjoy these memorable classics.

1950 Pontiac Catalina1952 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Super Catalina1953 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Custom

1954 Pontiac Star Chief1954 Pontiac Star Chief (rear view)1954 Pontiac Chiefton Eight Custom Catalina1954 Pontiac Chiefton Six1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina1956 Pontiac Star Chief1956 Pontiac Custom Catlaina1956 Pontiac Safari Wagon1956 Pontiac Custom Catalina Convertible1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible1957 Pontiac Chiefton1958 Pontiac Bonneville1958 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible1958 Pontiac Safari Wagon1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible1959 Pontiac Bonneville Sedan1959 Pontiac Catalina

Fun Facts About 1950s Pontiac Cars

1. The 1957 Pontiac Bonneville was seriously rare. Pontiac introduced the Bonneville as a high-performance convertible in 1957, and only 630 were produced that first year. Every one came with Pontiac’s new fuel-injected V-8, making it one of the most exclusive Pontiacs of the decade.

2. 1955 was the year Pontiac got serious about V-8 power. Pontiac replaced its old straight-six and straight-eight engines with the new Strato-Streak V-8 for 1955. The change helped transform Pontiac’s image from a fairly conservative GM division into a brand with considerably more performance appeal.

3. Pontiac offered some surprisingly fancy features in the 1950s. By 1954, Pontiac buyers could add features such as power brakes, power windows, and air conditioning. The 1954 models are particularly notable for having an early modern-style factory air-conditioning system with controls integrated into the dashboard.