Pontiac should never have died.

@aidanmurphy2173

3 жыл бұрын

They're bringing Hummer back but not Pontiac why the hell are they not bring Pontiac

@v1ncent8

3 жыл бұрын

neither saturn, at the end imo saturn was starting to become a premium brand

@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto

3 жыл бұрын

amen to that

@williamkelly9725

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to trade Buick and GMC for some Pontiac and Oldsmobile any day. 😩

@edflynn3441

2 жыл бұрын

They decided to keep BUICK OVER PONTIAC?? someone on crack...... / / / / / /

Make GM great again. bring pontiac back.

@T0m0zuki

6 жыл бұрын

They should depart from GM and make Pontiac great again.

@jackpez

6 жыл бұрын

No bring Saab back

@cadeningram284

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackpez Saab is sold off to another company

@WhittyPics

4 жыл бұрын

I owned a few Pontiacs myself over the years

@syroco

3 жыл бұрын

nah, GM is a failed business that got bailed out by American taxpayers against their will.

Proud to say I was the first one to fill one third of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn sky gas tanks as they rolled off the line, sure do miss them days!

I got one of the first ones in 2006. I never had a moments trouble out of, I mean nothing. Thank you to all who worked and took pride in building these cars. You are part of Pontiac's great history. The solstice is one of my favorites. Great little car!

Video of the last car made at GM's Boxwood Road assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday July 28, 2009. It was a 2009 Pontiac Solstice convertible. I had many employees sign “THE PONTIAC SOLSTICE BOOK” that I donated and later gave to the buyer. The car received many signatures from employees as they built it. Usually in places hidden after assembly, like the trunk lid, or not. The engine/frame area received the most. With the car raised after the front fascia was installed it's beautiful body lines glowed. The hammer was used to adjust the mounting bracket to specs to fit fascia properly. The plant held tours for Solstice and Saturn Sky owners. Now they returned for their last plant visit, now known as the Farewell Tour. They were invited to come in and see the last one being made as it started down final line. Many sat in it. To show their appreciation they handed out free T shirts to the workers. It was a special moment that we'll never forget. I donated the Solstice Die cast model and had employees signed the box it and gave it to the Solstice new owner (a GM employee). I had bought four of these silver Solstice models a month before not knowing what color the last real one would be. The outside tripod group was Quality Department personnel getting ready to re-do a photo shoot around the last car. They removed the seat covers, window sticker and lowered the top to replicate their picture with the first Solstice in that spot. The 2nd time it came down care line the signatures were deemed too much and some were removed. On its 3rd and last time down care line I went under it to capture details before it went out the door for the last time. Finally outside, I rode shotgun with the Bob for its last ride, parking behind four coupes. I watched him shut it down, got out and remarked it was a good run. The next day I happened to see the shipping drivers arrive to get that last Solstice and a coupe. Before getting in one driver is heard saying, “ no need to hurry now”. And they drove off into the shipping lot, the sunset, and our memories. On June 21, 2014 I was blessed to be the guest speaker at the 9TH ANNUAL 2014 NASSM (NORTH AMERICAN SOLSTICE SKY MEET) in Bushkill, PA. where I first showed this video. Its time to share it with all who love these KAPPA cars. Thank you for buying them and visiting our plant. We will never forget you. Stan Kaminski

@SuperBooboo02

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, it was such a hot little car, and would have loved to have the gxp coupe...plz bring it back as a chevy !

@deadgoatsracing234

4 жыл бұрын

Fellow lemans guy here. Finally added a little black 06 to my herd recently. In love with her. She came from Texas with 104k on her and love to hear her growl. It think the corvette boys got scard tbh. I next project is a 66 326 tri power transplant. I will bring Pontiac back myself.

@JoeyLovesTrains

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the Opel GT was made there to! Right?

@patricksquires77

11 ай бұрын

Thank You for this video.

My 2007 Solstice GXP continues to run strong due to the wonderful work of each of you. I can't say thank you enough.

@Macsk8ing

7 жыл бұрын

Very reliable car, I've seen one very abused and driven daily for over 100K miles now and still runs as new.

@georgelambo5145

5 жыл бұрын

i have a GXP too fast and reliable

@Raidersforlife229

Жыл бұрын

@@Macsk8ing good to know I have the same years with 60000 miles with upgrade running e85. Fun to drive

@abraxaskundalini2203

Жыл бұрын

how do you take off the ceiling on the GXP? does it goes as well on the trunk?

@JohnHall

Жыл бұрын

@@abraxaskundalini2203 It folds back into the trunk on the convertible models (non-coupe). It's not exactly flawless in how it works, but with a couple of practice runs you get the hang of it. Almost 70k miles on mine now and still in great shape.

I was never a huge Pontiac devotee, but it was a brand with true pedigree and the Solstice was a genuinely gorgeous car, especially in red. RIP.

@fjfrancois

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, I have a red 2007 and let me tell you, the color still looking bad ass, with a little bit of the clear peeling here and there

@s.leochapman417

Жыл бұрын

@@fjfrancois I mean, the design is a cracker. It would look fantastic and timeless even if released today.

I always loved the Solstice. This video makes me sad. God bless you all.

Solstice- The BEST looking GM car ever made. Still looks contemporary and not at all old. Pity the same thing can't be said about it's interior.

@nukezap6528

5 жыл бұрын

blarney... I got a fiero and a solstice... the fiero is better looking.

@bultacowally

5 жыл бұрын

U on drugs???

@455Transam

4 жыл бұрын

@@nukezap6528 Naw……..Solstice has MUCH better lines...the Fiero while a fun car looks like a Door Stop with wheels!

Bought one on the last day on the last hour of the marque, closing the deal at 11:58PM. I've owned and driven a lot of cars in my life. Hands down, this was the finest automobile I have had the pleasure of owning and driving. Circumstances saw me and her part some years ago, but when I can afford a "toy" I intend to pick up another one. LOVED that car.

Solstice and Sky owner here. I ordered a very early production 2006 Solstice 5 speed, then traded it in when I ordered a 2009 Sky Redline ruby red se. I've owned a lot of very special cars (including my current Viper), but these two Kappas remain among my favorite. The special relationship the owners of these cars had with the employees at Wilmington who built them was wonderful. I do own a copy of your Solstice book as well! You guys did a great job building these cars. Heartbreaking that GM had to kill BOTH Pontiac and Saturn, and took these killer cars with them so soon. Thank you for sharing this video.

11 years after production ended and it's still a great looking car. GM should have rebranded it and continued production. One can only imagine the year to year improvements that could have been made.

Fantastic video...thanks so much for sharing it! I am the proud owner of a red 2008 gxp convertible. When I ordered it I told the dealer to option it out with everything offered....so glad I did. It has been garaged and has never been on wet roads or out in the rain....currently has just over 2800 miles on it. I love my Solstice!

@Lazlo.

5 жыл бұрын

It's cool that you keep it stored & take such good care of it. But yikes man, cars are meant to be driven. It's not a Ferrari.

As the proud owner of 2009 Solstice Coupe GXP #379, one of only 28 GXP coupes sold in Canada with the 5 speed manual transmission, I salute and thank the team at the Wilmington plant.

This car was pure eye candy

This is just heart breaking. The American auto industry use to dominate the entire world, and now is has come to this?! RIP Pontiac, you will truly be missed.

@CJColvin

2 жыл бұрын

You can blame the oil crisis as well as the corrupt government for killing all of the cool muscle cars and hotrods brother.

@MrMenefrego1

2 жыл бұрын

@@CJColvin 🤣🤣

@CJColvin

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMenefrego1 GM should've gotten rid of Buick and GMC instead of Pontiac and I say screw China 🇨🇳 cause they're a communist country that loves to destroy America 🇺🇸.

Its amazing that this was 12 years ago. It is really a part of history, its pretty cool to step back in time to that last assembly of the Solstice. Fantastic work guys the poniac legacy will go on forever.

I bought a 2008 one. Really Happy ! Thanks guys !!!

❤️ I have a 2009 Solstice.I love it, Thank you.

Man, I've always loved the look of the Solstice Coupe.

RIP pontiac and saturn. WHY DIDNT YOU TAKE BUICK?!?!

@kowloon1608

6 жыл бұрын

FedoraQuilava87 'Cause there was enough old people buying them to keep 'em alive.

@GlacialLake

6 жыл бұрын

There's no way there will be buicks in 30 years

@92camarors98

5 жыл бұрын

FedoraQuilava87 They should’ve gotten rid of GMC.

@tokuzumi1

5 жыл бұрын

Buick was and still is very popular in China. Why would GM kill a brand that sold well? Pontiac was having an identity crisis in the 2007-2008 era, and same with Saturn. Other than the Solstice/Sky, Pontiac and Saturn had no product.

@42luke93

5 жыл бұрын

NJ Car Fanatic Nah, people buy gmc pickups and so as crossovers.

Mrjnorthstar.Thank you for the video. It has been book marked. I have a low mileage 06 driven May to November on sunny days. Lots of fun to drive. Sad to see so many American car companies that we grew up with disappear. Thank you for being involved in this small part of American car history...

LOVE THE SOLSTICE...OWN A SILVER 2006. I'M 55 NOW, AND PROBABLY THIS CAR IS IN MY TOP 5 OF ALL TIME. AND I'VE OWNED A LOT OF CARS. BEST VALUE BY FAR FOR THE FUN, WINS THAT CATEGORY. LOOKS LIKE A MINI CORVETTE.

This is Thomas in New Orleans I still have my Pontiac Solstice I bought in 2008 I love this car think everybody who put this car together and the designers

The people in Willmington really cared about the Kappas. Never should have let my '07 GXP go. But I replaced it with an '08 GXP last spring. These guys built both of them. Thanks for your hard work.

I just bought a Red 2007 2.4 with 5 speed manual here in South Carolina with 51,000 miles for $6,800....one owner, like new condition.

Thank You to everyone who worked in the Willmington Plant .... I have a 2008 Solstice and it is an incredible car !!!

I know it's not historic like this but but my moms 2006 Pontiac torrent went strong for almost 10 years after the death of Pontiac until earlier this year when it blew a head gasket, but I sure as hell won't let it die my mom wanted to scrap, so I bought it from my mom for $10 as my first car, just saving up the cash to buy replacement parts. Sincerely a life long fan of Pontiac.

I've owned a black base model Solstice for almost four years, and it holds such a special place in my heart. Always such a joy to get it out on the road. Runs great, handles well, and still turns heads 😁 This video got in my feels just a bit

such a fun car to look at and drive. nothing ever made quite like it. I'm never selling mine.

I know for a fact that it ended up at a dealership in Mckinney or Frisco Texas! After tracking it, I called the dealership asking if they had a silver solstice base model. They said it just arrived but were not sure if it was the last one. I told them to lift the hood and see if they saw any signatures in or around the engine bay. They said yes! There ya go! I have no idea where it is now.

Loved this car from the beginning. Took me 11 years to get one. Sold my Harley RK to buy an 07' with 22k miles...in 2018! She looks exactly like the last one. Love the silver paint job!

I believe some day Pontiac will come back maybe as a sportscar division hopefully . Would love to see the Trans Am and Firebird some day . Solstice was cool too

RIP Great Soldier Jazz We Love You

@MrBrandonStar

6 жыл бұрын

Mücahit Gültekin Jazz

Having been privileged to have worked at Wilmington Assembly, I would have watched the entire final shift of this facility's operation. Thank you for uploading this for people to appreciate.

Such a beautiful type of car.

I love my red 2006 bought it used 2 years ago love love love it. couldn't be happier with anything else.. love you guys work so proud to own it

It's pretty cool knowing some of if not all of these guys had a hand in building my 2007 redline .

These things aren't easy to find these days. People really are so nostalgic that they don't want to sell them or something...

@charlielainez1148

6 жыл бұрын

I own a Saturn Sky.

@protectorh9167

3 жыл бұрын

Because they are beautiful.

@tedschmitt178

5 ай бұрын

In Aug 2023, I bought a lightly used 06 with 20K miles which some lady had traded for a new Buick. I bought it sight-unseen, no test drive, no pictures, nothing. The car was originally sold in Massachusetts and was someone’s nice weather toy. It’s now MY nice weather toy.

Thank you so much! I grew up on Pontiac! Thank you after all of the vehicles that were produced under the Pontiac moniker became less desirable the SUN SHINED IN WITH THE SOLSTICE! I like that car and hoped that other people cared for it too! Plus you showed it being put together by the auto workers of America! Maybe the general should have looked to the SKY A LITTLE EARLIER! Both the SOLSTICE and the SATURN SKY! Were a breath of fresh air! Bet Harley Earl would have approved.

It really is sad to see what was an iconic brand of the 50-70's die off with a simple, silver roadster designed to keep Pontiac competitive with its Japanese rivals. I sincerely hope the automotive world watches this and remembers that in between the plastic, gm (and Pontiac) made good cars, even if they were ahead of their time...

ICONIC Footage !........... Bring Back ...Pontiac ! They Build ExCitement !

@briancoop4699

4 жыл бұрын

It could never be as good as it was

Me: **Saws Pontiac’s Last Solstice** Also Me: I’m Gonna Miss You Jazz From Transformers 😭

@yuuyjaaj6721

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

I have a Solstice and I was born in Wilmington just like my car. It has been the best car I have ever owned.

Man, the passion behind those cars are just amazing. Thanks for the video. I've really enjoyed it.

@patriciaervin5151

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed video learned a lot concerned about parts I want to buy this car

What a sad day for everyone, lots of camaraderie and memories. Wish I could have bought that one, have my 07 GXP best car ever.

years later i am still wanting to see a Solstice Coupe

@MS3DALE

3 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine has one! Not very many made.

Love my 08 GXP with engine and turbo upgrades by Werks Performance pushing 395 RWHP on the dyno quick little roadster....

I bought my son a black 2009 Coupe. It still has less than 7K miles on it. He loves it. Stays covered in the garage. Still band new.

@nukezap6528

5 жыл бұрын

I got one with 22 k miles and its a hunk of junk. always breaking down... thankfully still under warranty

@timallred6789

3 жыл бұрын

@@nukezap6528 wow lol 140k and still driving it sorry you have had issues

you want to know what bittersweet is? youre looking at it. this is heartbreaking - you are watching our country fall apart by one more big piece right in front of your eyes

I'm a huge Toyota fan, and I have never really been a fan of General Motors, but I miss Pontiac a lot.

@victorialouden1912

6 жыл бұрын

North drive your Toyota to hell!!

@wolfman6489

5 жыл бұрын

@@victorialouden1912 LOL

@BobReed1

5 жыл бұрын

Being a Toyota, it would still work - even under those extreme temperatures. But like North, I miss this car. Particularly, the Saturn Sky.

@t.mitchell9135

5 жыл бұрын

Victoria Louden I’m sure the Toyota wouldn’t mind.

@kxngearner698

4 жыл бұрын

toyota is a HUGE UGLY piece of SHIT

I'm still loving my 06!!

To this day my 07 solstice GXP runs like butter. I love all of you and thank you for your sacrifice of time and the dedication that you put into these amazing vehicles

I love my 2007 Solstice. The most fun car ever!

I just (Finally) bought a 2008 GXP - Garage Kept & I LOVE it. This is also coming from someone who had previously owned 2 Fiero's. Should NOT have stopped making this car. It's AWESOME!

What a special video thank you. Solstice pilot. #thesilverbullet

@Lemansguy1968

7 жыл бұрын

Your 'e welcome. It was a privilege to work there for 37 years and be able to share this special moment with all.

The base vs. GXP are almost 2 separate cars when viewed from performance. The base looks the part, while the GXP is the part and has even more after a couple cheap mods. Same can be said about the Sky vs. Sky Redline. The Sky is more modern look. I love the looks of the Solstice as it more of an old school roadster look. I might be biased though as there is a black GXP in my garage with the mods. :)

Solstice is my favorite, it was fabulous and sporty car.

he said Kansas city Montana, MO. is Missouri man.

@scootergeorge9576

7 жыл бұрын

Correct! Montana is MT.

@bitronic1

5 жыл бұрын

Lol even I knew MO is Missouri, MT is Montana... and I'm from Canada lol

@42luke93

5 жыл бұрын

joe blessing So that’s why they call it the Pontiac Montana.

@jdawg9481

4 жыл бұрын

@@bitronic1 lol I thought the same thing. lol

What a shame to see these not being produced.I have wanted one for years now and someday will.Can't beleive no one bought the rights to the solstice/sky,there is a lack of any good looking roadsters in the lower price range.These baby's looked like mini vett's and now all we have is the ugly Miata's......

I live in New Castle where the plant used to be. It’s sad because it’s gone now. I remember when I started in High School they gave a chosen few a tour. It was a wonderful day seeing cars being built. 😔

It's a shame Pontiac was one of the better GM lines I would have got rid of Oldsmobile or Buick before Pontiac really cool you made this video on the last Pontiac Solstice I was impressed with everybody's attitude

Pontiac still lives 😎

Thank you for posting this. As part of my newest series, I will be sending people here. This was truly a sad day for not only the plant, but also for the brand.

Here I am in May of 2023 watching this and had to pause it only 1/4 of the way through - the part where the 2 workers attached the trunk lid and someone announces in the background, 'LAST CAR!' Not gonna lie, has me a bit emotional. Not only because I have the 1st year of the Solstice- 2006 - but seeing the end of Pontiac altogether. Pontiac was a very unique brand that came out with very unique vehicles. Non generic, u like today.

I wonder where this car is now

@ThisIsInput

5 жыл бұрын

It went to an owner in Texas, however I do not know where it currently resides or if it is still driving.

@TheOzthewiz

4 жыл бұрын

@Ficus Wizard Being recalled for replacement of "the switch from Hell'!

I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe, yup I know its a Toyota Matrix, love my Vibe, I will always miss Pontiac.

I own a 07 i bought used 7 years ago, and now have 297,000 miles with no major issues purchased with 180,000 miles. I changed the color from red to corvette metallic blue, I get so many compliments on the but many ppl think it's a miata at first

That's funny to see my name (Dwayne) in the trunk lid of that last Solstice to be assembled, I just bought a Brazen Orange one last year (2020). Mine came out of that same plant in Delaware

@AdultsAreTalking

2 жыл бұрын

Best color!!

Love the video, love the kappa platform. I'm the proud owner of a 07 solstice myself.

I also have an 07 gxp love the car nice job people.Ill never sell it

this is sad to me this many years later

Such a neat video. Glad to see the proud work of these people documented.

I'd like to see Pontiac return as an all electric sporty/sports car division of GM. Reality is electric cars can be really fast and exciting to drive. Anyone who has played with electric motors knows they can rev themselves into oblivion. It's time to have some real fun with electric cars because they will soon be our only cars.

@CJColvin

Жыл бұрын

The problem with electric cars is that they don't have enough range to go on a trip, they take 4 hours to charge up the batteries, and they lack sound, soul, and character.

I had a 2009, GXP 5 speed turbo. Loaded, Black. Loved that car. Lost job in 2013 had to sell it. Sux.

I Love my 2007 GXP Solstice with 56K miles , if it ever dies I am buying another

Best workers in the world. I retired from there in 2008.

I have an 08 silver one and it's in great condition. 116k miles on it. Great little eye catcher when im out in it.

@zebracakes7342

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Lee Kersey it’s Toyota engineering. That drive train will easily get 300k plus miles.

Sad to see Pontiac go I've owned 2 a 63 Bonneville convertible the only convertible I've ever owned & 67 Le Mans both where great automobiles & I've owned a couple of Buick's & I now own nothing but Chevrolet's I've always been a GM guy. But I think my days of buying new ones is over last new 1 I bought was 2008 still runs great . I just can't believe there not making Pontiac's any more or Oldsmobile lot of automotive history there.

Bought a 2008 base in blazen orange last year. Has 120,000 miles and running great.

This is nice to watch.

Very cool this video was made. I can't help but feel sad, it's like someone died.

GM SHOULD BRING BACK Oldsmobile and Pontiac!!! The two cars GM built I actually LOVED and GM killed them both!!

Pontiac Excitement !!

Such a nice car , sad it’s ended but happy I got one

Can’t believe they are not making it anymore it’s 2018 it’s first time I am looking at it and I m in love with this car

No wonder why my 07 gxp has 114k miles and is still running strong :D

This video was posted 7 years ago, and it's still making the rounds on various social medium platforms reminding folks of Pontiacs demise. Luckily, there continues to be Solstice & Sky enthusiasts who drive and maintain these great cars for people to see, and for people to go; What is that?

Does anyone else find it odd they are using a Ford truck at a GM plant?

@svpracer98

6 жыл бұрын

Probably just an employee vehicle...

"You, Wanna Piece Of Me. You Wanna, Piece Of Me!" -Jazz 2007

r.i.p pontiac

This is one sad day, Pontiac was not only GM's Mopar but also America's BMW as well.

I hope those people that worked on that line knew how lucky they were , I would have given anything to have a job like theirs . In my adult lifetime I purchased a 1988 ,2000 , and 2009 Pontiac and would have bought another if they were still produced . The best cars that I've owned .

I have an '08 Sky Redline...3475 miles😃😃..still like new.

My eyes are watery

We have a lot of cars. This one (07 GXP) is my favorite. Thank you all.

It's Kansas City Missouri, not Montana. I believe the plant is actually in Kansas City Kansas just FYI.

@Lemansguy1968

8 жыл бұрын

My bad. I was rushing around trying to tape this segment.

Awesome Pontiac That Deserved A LS Motor From The Factory

Makes me wanna cry

They should have made this beauty available in the UK and Europe.