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1948 Pontiac Torpedo Sedan
"Hollywood" Jalopy Pontiac Leads the Pack!

75 Years of Pontiac- The Official History

Now here's something you don't see everyday (or perhaps ever)... a '48 Pontiac, not only racing, but actually winning!

This shot was published in the official history of Pontiac written by Pontiac author and historian, John Gunnell. There isn't much history on this shot other than it was from an early-'50s magazine.

While it probably wasn't much of a push to stay ahead of what appear to be early '50s Plymouths, that old Pontiac must have had its work cut out getting in front of what looks to be a 1949 or later Oldsmobile... unless the Olds didn't sport the new OHV V-8 (but why would you go to the race track with anything less in your Olds?).

As all know, things were about to change in a few short years when Pontiac introduced its all new OHV V8 in 1955. An entirely new history was about to begin as Pontiac went from an old man's car to a full performance machine.

If you have not checked out John Gunnell's book celebrating Pontiac's 75th Anniversary, find yourself a copy. You will really enjoy it!

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