1940 PONTIAC PANEL WOODY STATION WAGON BEACH GENERAL MOTOR AUTO CAR AD FC5655

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View 1940 PONTIAC PANEL WOODY STATION WAGON BEACH GENERAL MOTOR AUTO CAR AD FC5655 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/DESCRIPTIVE WORDS: A highly authentic and desirable example of GM's wood-bodied station wagon, this enchanting pre-war Pontiac Woodie boasts partial originality and a life of care by devoted enthusiasts. img{max-width:100%} 1940 PONTIAC PANEL WOODY STATION WAGON BEACH GENERAL MOTOR AUTO CAR AD FC5655   Item Condition:   **NOTE** : PAGES MAY SHOW AGE WEAR AND IMPERFECTIONS TO MARGINS, WITH CLOSED NICKS AND CUTS, WHICH DO NOT AFFECT AD IMAGE OR TEXT WHEN MATTED AND FRAMED. DATE OF THIS   **   ORIGINAL   **   ADVERTISEMENT / ADVERT / AD:   DATE PRINTED ON ITEM:  1940 GREAT DECOR / ART FOR:  HOME OFFICE BUSINESS SHOP STORE CASINO LOFT STUDIO GARAGE SHE SHED SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/DESCRIPTIVE WORDS:   A highly authentic and desirable example of GM's wood-bodied station wagon, this enchanting pre-war Pontiac Woodie boasts partial originality and a life of care by devoted enthusiasts. Built in only the third year of Pontiac's handsome Woodie production, this Deluxe Six was sent as a chassis to the Hercules Body Company in Evansville, Indiana, one of two companies that were contracted by GM in 1939 to produce wood bodies for Pontiac station wagons. Hercules bodies are noted by enthusiasts for their handsome choice of materials, a beautifully contrasting scheme of dark mahogany paneling with light ash framing. Acquired by a Connecticut owner, this Pontiac was used for many years as an estate vehicle, primarily during the summer months. It is believed that the car was stored on blocks during winter, which explains the remarkably preserved state that the intricate woodwork currently displays. Owned by a Southern California collector in recent years, this Woodie received a high recommendation of quality when it was invited to be the featured poster car for the 2003 Wavecrest Woodie Meet in Encinitas, California. Attended by Woodie owners nationwide, the Wavecrest meet is generally recognized as one of the foremost exhibitions of quality wood- bodied station wagons, and this Pontiac's participation is a glowing indication of its outstanding merits. Pontiac , or formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors , was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors . It was originally introduced as a companion make for GM's more expensive line of Oakland automobiles. Pontiac quickly overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent entirely by 1933, in turn establishing its position as one of GM's dominant divisions. Sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by GM, Pontiac came to represent affordable, practical transportation with an emphasis on performance. The division’s name stems from the Odawa chieftain Pontiac , who led an indigenous uprising around the city of Detroit from 1763 to 1766. In the hierarchy of GM's five divisions, it slotted above Chevrolet but below Oldsmobile , Buick , and Cadillac . Starting with the 1959 models, marketing was focused on selling the lifestyle that the car's ownership promised rather than the car itself. By emphasizing its "Wide Track" design, Pontiac billed itself as the "performance division" of General Motors that marketed cars with the "we build excitement" tag line. Facing financial problems in the late 2000s and a need to restructure, as a prequisite for a $53 billion government bailout, GM agreed to discontinue the Pontiac brand; the final Pontiac, a white G6 , was assembled in January 2010. Franchise agreements for Pontiac dealers expired on October 31, 2010, leaving GM to focus on its four remaining North American brands: Chevrolet , Buick , Cadillac , and GMC . From 1946 until 1948, all Pontiac models were essentially 1942 models with minor changes. The   Hydramatic   automatic transmission was introduced in 1948 and helped Pontiac sales grow even though their cars, Torpedoes, and Streamliners, were becoming out of date. The first all-new Pontiac models appeared in 1949. They incorporated styling cues such as lower body lines and rear fenders that were integrated into the rear-end styling of the car. The   Chieftain   line was introduced to replace the Torpedo. Built on the GM B-body platform, the Chieftain featured different styling from the Streamliner. In 1950, the   Catalina   pillarless   hardtop   coupe was introduced as a   "halo" model, similar to the   Chevrolet Bel Air   of the same year. In 1952, Pontiac discontinued the Streamliner and replaced it with additional models in the Chieftain line built on the GM A-body platform. This single model line continued until 1954 when the   Star Chief   was added. The Star Chief featured a 11-inch (280 mm) stretch to the A-body platform giving it a 124-inch (3,100 mm) wheelbase. The 1953 models were the first to have one-piece windshields instead of the previous two-piece units. While the 1953 and 1954 models were heavily reworked versions of the 1949-52 Chieftain models, they were engineered for the V8 engine that was supposed to be introduced on the 1953 models, but the Buick division complained to GM's management that the introduction might take sales away because Buick was introducing the new   nailhead V8   in 1953. In 1954, Pontiac continued to build upon the design and engineering of their vehicles, which had seen significant updates in previous years. While the 1953 and 1954 models were reworked versions of the 1949-1952 Chieftain models, the year 1954 brought a unique marketing strategy to the forefront. Pontiac introduced an advertising campaign that featured striking prints depicting the impressive feats of Native American tribes. These prints showcased various aspects of tribal life, from awe-inspiring acts of construction to hunting and other means of survival. The campaign not only highlighted the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Native American cultures but also added an element of cultural resonance to the Pontiac brand, creating a unique and memorable connection with potential customers ILLUSTRATOR/ARTIST: REAL INSERT PHOTO ADVERT SIZE:  SEE PHOTO FOR DIMENSIONS (ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES)   **For multiple purchases please wait for our combined invoice. Shipping discount are  ONLY  available with this method.  Thank You . At BRANCHWATER BOOKS we look for rare & unusual ADVERTISING, COVERS + PRINTS of commercial graphics from throughout the world. ALL items we sell are ORIGINAL and 100% guaranteed --- (we code all our items to insure authenticity) ---- we stand behind this. As graphic collectors ourselves, we take great pride in doing the best job we can to preserve and extend the wonderful historic graphics of the past. PLEASE LOOK AT OUR PHOTO CLOSELY AS IT IS (ALBEIT LOWER RESOLUTION) THE PRODUCT BEING SOLD..... 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