Vehicle Description
Pontiac's best and rarest performance vehicle of the late-model age
was the Pontiac G8, produced in Elizabeth, South Australia, by GM's
Holden Division. As part of an agreement between GM and its dealer
network, this is VIN 001, the very first production Pontiac G8
sequenced for the American market. It is a true rarity - both today
and for future generations yet to come. It was purchased new by a
High-Performance Pontiac magazine staff member for use as a
national promotion involving Pedders Suspension, an Australian
company working with GM on these cars. This first G8 has been
extremely well-stored and cared for. It has 790 actual miles. The
performance suspension was installed for the magazine articles and
to launch the product. This G8 is a true time capsule and still
even wears its original tires. It is an extremely rare and
collectible piece of Pontiac history. Currently a part of the Burt
Reynolds collection, this Pontiac G8 is in Mr. Reynolds' favorite
and iconic color of black and features a prototype Bandit insignia.
The car comes with a copy of the letter from Pontiac's general
manager, Jim Bunnell notifying the receiving dealer of being
selected to receive this special VIN 001 car. Also included are the
original Window Sticker and other GM-Pontiac paperwork. It's
equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with automatic transmission.
