[Hesster1977]

The 1970 Knafel "Magnum 400" Pontiac Tempest

Only 50 built. Never knew there was such a car until I saw it in my Pontiac Mag Aug 1982. Wonder if any are still out there?

Maybe more on this car covered somewhere in the 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH forum.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/art...est-magnum-400

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=75580

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes Reply:

I Found this on my computer:

http://www.tinindian.com/home.html

This website is dedicated to preserving the history of the most successful Pontiac dealer in drag racing. Knafel Pontiac sponsored more cars and won more races and championships than any other Pontiac dealer in the country. Beginning in 1959 and continuing through 1971 Knafel Pontiac and its predecessor Bill Knafel's Anderson Pontiac sponsored over 40 Pontiacs that won hundreds if not thousands of races including numerous regional and national championships. Many of their cars were also national record holders. Within the pages of this site you will learn about the cars, the drivers, the races, and the people behind the scenes. There are many stories to be told and more information to discover. Such success required a dedicated owner, talented drivers, experienced support personnel, top notch equipment, outstanding cars, and factory support. In the following pages our mission is to present the story as accurately as possible. The website will constantly evolve as more information becomes available.

This is a picture of the dealership that was probably taken sometime in 1968. The building sits on the corner at South Main St in Akron, OH. The building still stands today although it has been substantially changed. The front of the building has been torn down due to a fire. The parking lot remains the same and the two large poles that supported the Knafel sign now support a new sign for the present business. The building can be seen from Interstate 76 which passes right over South Main St.

Knafel Pontiac Circa 1968
The idea of this website is to present as much information and pictures as possible concerning Knafel Pontiac and the "Tin Indian" race team. Any information that is available about the cars, the events, and the people involved will be included. We are looking for information from as many sources as possible. If you own one of the cars (even a regular Pontiac sold by the dealership), know something about one of the cars, were employed by the dealership, raced against one of the Knafel cars, knew someone involved with the dealership, please contact us, and share your stories and pictures. In short, we want to tell the story as accurately as possible and we need your help. You can send an email to merle@tinindian.com, or you can call 978-973-2148. We appreciate your support.

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mike found a Few more Photos:

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes finds:

Few more Photos.

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes finds continue:

Magnum here is a tribute clone!

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes finds:

First TA prototype:

https://wowmusclecars.com/1969-ponti...-am-prototype/

https://youtu.be/XRjo6r0nVpA

https://horsepowermemories.com/2015/...-am-prototype/

https://youtu.be/loM9-kas0ho

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...tail&FORM=VIRE

https://youtu.be/h8xpbBRWIig

https://youtu.be/VRy2qLeaX5E


copy this to your browser and do a search:

Lot # 5059 1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM PROTOTYPE

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes Last find:


True Survivor: The Only 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air V Test Vehicle

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/rese...989d4a#image=6

[tom s]

Mike,the Throttle Stop TA was not a factory V car!It was built by a guy in Calif,Bruce Logan.Nice car with a rare engine.Tom

[Hesster1977]

Jim Wanger reminiscing on John Delorian
Pontiac Mag Feb 1984

[Hesster1977]

The "Firebird Girl"

Pontiac Mag Feb 1984.

Uhh - can you say so 80's?
Big Hair, Disco, lousy Pot, etc
Quite controversial at the time, and wonder which GM Executive was "involved" with her......

[Hesster1977]

"Air Craft"
Story on Ram Air Systems and Scoops.

Pontiac Mag Oct 1984

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Hesster1977

"Air Craft"
Story on Ram Air Systems and Scoops.

Pontiac Mag Oct 1984

The original ram air pan, made in Pontiac Experimental metal shop.

K

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

The original ram air pan, made in Pontiac Experimental metal shop.

K

Mikes Reply:

"Those parts are original once"

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes Reply:

Looking for schematics of Ram Air.

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes found a few more schematics.

[Hesster1977]

The "1st and Last GTO" .
Article from Pontiac Mag Oct 1984

[sdbob]

I went to Knafel in early 68 looking for parts. I was at Kent State at the time. Some guys in their shop were racing ,a not sure year ,maybe 61 Cat in lower stock class.

[Hesster1977]

"Goat Tease"
A article on some GTO show cars, prototypes, and one off's that "never were".
Pontiac Mag Oct 1984

Wonder if any of these are still out there?

[TRADERMIKE 2012]

Mikes GTO finds:

https://wowmusclecars.com/tag/pontiac/

[Hesster1977]

The 1969 428 HO Royal Bobcat Grand Prix.

Pontiac Mag April 1985

A 4000lb rocket sled.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/art...x-reminiscence