I know enough about Holden's history, but I confess to not having the same knowledge about Pontiac. Any diehards who have lived through or gained info on Pontiacs history...please post up. Yes, I can do a search.......but I prefer to hear from those who have lived a slice of it. Personal pics of said Pontiacs would be a bonus along with your personal Pontiac experiences. I am sure the other aussies on this site can add to this thread with lots of the same concerning Holdens. I am going to start.
This year (November 29th) marks Holdens 60th anniversary as an oz car manufacturer. The first Holden..model code 48/215 rolled off the line in 1948. Coincidentally, we have one sitting in the corner at work and the other day i decided to give it my appraisal.
This car is in excellent shape and is only bought out on special occasions. Cross ply tyres...4 wheel drum brakes...split windshield,
I could go on. It really was a time warp sitting in this car.. speedo, fuel and temp gauge....no turn inicators and an under dash park brake. 3 on the tree manual and no seat adjustment that I could find. Lots of room though , seating 6, and the headroom was remarkable, even for todays standards. I will take pics this week and post them up in this thread. For the time being, this is a link to the first holden..
http://www.fastlane.com.au/holden-history/48-215-fx-holden-48-53.htm
Pontiac guys.........show your early stuff and history

Hey Olly,
I do some work for Boyded, (Holden parts distribution), the GM had one in the warehouse for years, unrestored but every part there. I think he has sold it now though. Here is a pic of what else was in that warehouse http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/into-it/VZ2.jpg

A VZ shell............in that form (and that is painted, not primed) is approx $7,000.00 oz.