The Pontiac Automobile 1926-1932 & The Oakland Motor Car Co.
1926 Pontiac Two Door Sedan Named for its home city of Pontiac, MI which in turn took its name from an Indian Chief, hence the prominence of the Chief's head on their hood ornaments over the years and in Pontiac advertisement. The new 1926 Pontiac Six shown above and below used many Chevrolet chassis components. Benjamin Anibal was in charge of overall production and design.
1926 Pontiac Advertisement - Oakland Motor Car Co. The above 1926 Pontiac magazine advertisement features the seven different body styles - the Two Door Sedan, Landau Coupe, Sport Cabriolet, Sport Phaeton, Sport Landau Sedan, Four Door Sedan, Sport Roadster.
The Pontiac six cylinder engine was designed by Henry M. Crane. The vertical engine's six cylinders were cast in one block, The bore was 3 5/16 of an inch with a stroke of 3 7/8 inches, the head was removable, valves were in side and had a horsepower rating of 26.3. The transmission was a three speed with reverse and shaft driven.
1932 Pontiac Two Door Sedan
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