IntroThe 1970s were both the best of times and the worst of times for Pontiac and the performance car world in general. The early 1970s were peak years for the high-performance cars that had been coming out of Detroit since the mid-1960s, when Pontiac, led by John Z. DeLorean, had transformed itself into a performance icon. Unfortunately, steadily tightening emissions standards, ridiculously high insurance premiums, and a problematic economy would eventually take their toll on these high-powered masters of the highways, the back roads, and the drag strips. By the end of the 1970s, the thundering monsters that lived rent-free in enthusiasts' imaginations would be shadows of their former selves. But despite these gathering storm clouds, Pontiac continued to crank out cars throughout the decade that captivated 1970s buyers and 21st century collectors alike. Here are five legendary Pontiac models from the 1970s and how much money you'll see them go for today. These awesome Pontiacs are listed in chronological order by model year.