Jim Wangers Selling Off Entire Pontiac Collection
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Jim Wangers Selling Off Entire Pontiac Collection Jim Wangers, the Godfather of the GTO Announces the Sale of his Pontiac Collection
May 22, 2010
Jim Wangers, the man most closely associated with the advertising and promotion of Pontiac during its glory days of the 60s and 70s, and the man affectionately termed the "Godfather of the GTO" has decided to "thin the herd.” You will also remember Jim from his amazing Jim Wangers Signature Edition GTO.
Wangers is offering his prized collection of Pontiac’s for sale. Included is Wangers’ collection of Trans Ams—a complete set of Anniversary Edition cars—a '69, a '79, an '89 and a '99 Convertible.
Jim Wangers is not only Pontiac’s legendary “ad man,” he has always been an avid enthusiast, driving and racing since the late 50s with a win at the 1960 NHRA Nationals in a Pontiac to his credit. Nearing 84, Wangers recently stated, “I am not really able to enjoy these cars like I used to do. I respect these cars too much, so I’ve decided it is time for other more capable enthusiasts to get behind the wheel and feel the performance of my favorite Pontiacs.”
The Wangers Collection includes a ’65 Royal Bobcat GTO, his all-time favorite ’69 GTO Judge as well as a mix of Firebirds to mention a few. These Pontiacs all have significant meaning to Wangers, given his involvement in the creation, marketing and promotion of so many notable Pontiacs.
Each car comes with its complete PHS (Pontiac Historic Services documentation) and can be personally autographed by Jim Wangers for the new owner.
These wonderful Pontiacs are "drivers" not "trailer queens.” They do what they were built to do—run and show people their taillights.
http://www.motorator.com/blog/mopar/...ction-for-sale
May 22, 2010
Jim Wangers, the man most closely associated with the advertising and promotion of Pontiac during its glory days of the 60s and 70s, and the man affectionately termed the "Godfather of the GTO" has decided to "thin the herd.” You will also remember Jim from his amazing Jim Wangers Signature Edition GTO.
Wangers is offering his prized collection of Pontiac’s for sale. Included is Wangers’ collection of Trans Ams—a complete set of Anniversary Edition cars—a '69, a '79, an '89 and a '99 Convertible.
Jim Wangers is not only Pontiac’s legendary “ad man,” he has always been an avid enthusiast, driving and racing since the late 50s with a win at the 1960 NHRA Nationals in a Pontiac to his credit. Nearing 84, Wangers recently stated, “I am not really able to enjoy these cars like I used to do. I respect these cars too much, so I’ve decided it is time for other more capable enthusiasts to get behind the wheel and feel the performance of my favorite Pontiacs.”
The Wangers Collection includes a ’65 Royal Bobcat GTO, his all-time favorite ’69 GTO Judge as well as a mix of Firebirds to mention a few. These Pontiacs all have significant meaning to Wangers, given his involvement in the creation, marketing and promotion of so many notable Pontiacs.
Each car comes with its complete PHS (Pontiac Historic Services documentation) and can be personally autographed by Jim Wangers for the new owner.
These wonderful Pontiacs are "drivers" not "trailer queens.” They do what they were built to do—run and show people their taillights.
http://www.motorator.com/blog/mopar/...ction-for-sale
05-28-2010, 01:54 AM
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Nice, Jim has stayed active/involved for all these years as well, he has been seen semi regularly on many of the television performance car/classic car related shows throughout the years. 
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06-01-2010, 05:17 PM
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If only I were done with school I would love to pick up the bird and the Judge.
Watched the Modern Marvels on Muscle cars and 2/3 of it was all about Pontiac and him and Delorean talking about their strategies and how it pissed off the GM brass that they were going around their channels to dilute the cars and in the end making good money.
They actually payed attention to who was buying what and what they were looking for and made it for them... instead of just saying "here is what we will give you, just enjoy it."
Watched the Modern Marvels on Muscle cars and 2/3 of it was all about Pontiac and him and Delorean talking about their strategies and how it pissed off the GM brass that they were going around their channels to dilute the cars and in the end making good money.
They actually payed attention to who was buying what and what they were looking for and made it for them... instead of just saying "here is what we will give you, just enjoy it."
time to get some lotto tix!!!!
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If only I were done with school I would love to pick up the bird and the Judge.
Watched the Modern Marvels on Muscle cars and 2/3 of it was all about Pontiac and him and Delorean talking about their strategies and how it pissed off the GM brass that they were going around their channels to dilute the cars and in the end making good money.
They actually payed attention to who was buying what and what they were looking for and made it for them... instead of just saying "here is what we will give you, just enjoy it."
Watched the Modern Marvels on Muscle cars and 2/3 of it was all about Pontiac and him and Delorean talking about their strategies and how it pissed off the GM brass that they were going around their channels to dilute the cars and in the end making good money.
They actually payed attention to who was buying what and what they were looking for and made it for them... instead of just saying "here is what we will give you, just enjoy it."
