The 1961 full sized Pontiacs were completely restyled with more squared off bodylines, the reintroduction of the split grille first seen in 1959 and dropped for 1960, and an all new Torque Box perimeter frame replacing the X frame chassis. The distinctive protruding grille made its appearance on all Pontiac products during the early 1960s. This page belongs to the Pontiac Catalina model on its Pontiac make page, and it links to the generation and the neighbouring model years so that the whole run of the model can be followed in order.
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Source Wikipedia: Pontiac (automobile)Lead paragraph, ownertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, owner
was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors
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made its appearance on all Pontiac products
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made its appearance on all Pontiac products
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The new frame not only provides greater side-impact protection than the "X" design
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Pontiac, formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors.
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