- 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Custom Build
- Current owner reports new LS3 engine with less than 1,000 miles
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Current owner reports new fan blower
- New front subframe
- Upgraded with ZL1 rear end
- Current owner reports new coilovers
- Current owner reports new brakes
- Current owner reports new shocks
Pontiac is one of those American brands that went under not too long ago – in 2009, to be precise. In the last few years of their life, they used to rebadge cars made by Holden in Australia and sell them in the United States. You might recognize this from the last GTO that they sold, which was actually a Holden Monaro. Well, they also rebadged the Holden Commodore as the Pontiac G8. The Commodore/G8 was a full-size sedan with a full-fat V8 under the hood. This particular 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP is one of those cars, and since the G8 was only made between 2007 and 2009, less than 40,000 were sold. So, here’s your chance to get something quirky with just 38,000 miles on the clock and an all-important LS3 engine under the hood. It is reportedly a custom build because it’s got some changes from stock.
Exterior and Interior
On the face of it, you wouldn’t be able to tell that this silver 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP is different from any other G8. The car has those characteristic Pontiac design cues paired with a characteristic muscle car stance. The large five-spoke alloy wheels, twin-nostrilled front grille, hood vents, and rear quad exhausts all contribute towards this car’s larger-than-life persona. The interior of this 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP is practical and family-friendly. It’s got dual-zone climate control with air conditioning and rear passenger air vents, a decent sound system, and a Blaupunkt-branded touchscreen head unit. Then, you have the expected power features such as electric windows, mirrors, and door locks. It’s all very conventional, and nothing is stripped out. You’re not compromising on anything with this 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP and its roomy trunk waiting to swallow up all the luggage needed for that weekend trip.
Engine
However, beneath the hood of this 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP lies a new LS3 V8 that’s waiting to be awakened. It drives the rear wheels through a glorious six-speed manual transmission. Then, the car has received a new front subframe, a new fan blower, new shocks, new coilovers, and new brakes. It’s also been upgraded with a ZL1 rear end.
The 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan is one of the more memorable performance sedans from Pontiac’s final years, combining understated four-door styling with the kind of rear-wheel-drive V8 layout enthusiasts still seek today. Showing approximately 50,459 miles, this example is finished in Liquid Red over an Onyx/Red leather interior and is equipped with both the Premium Package and Sport Package. Its 6.0L naturally aspirated V8, 6-speed automatic transmission, 19-inch machine-faced wheels, and performance-oriented interior details give it a strong blend of everyday usability and muscle-car character.
The Pontiac G8 GXP represented the pinnacle of Pontiac's performance sedan lineup and ultimately became one of the brand's most collectible modern vehicles. Produced for just one model year before Pontiac's discontinuation, the GXP paired Corvette-derived LS3 V8 power with rear-wheel drive to create a true enthusiast's sedan. Showing 38,769 miles, this 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is finished in Maverick Silver Metallic over an Onyx leather interior and is equipped with the highly desirable 6-speed manual transmission. Combining everyday practicality with impressive V8 performance, this limited-production GXP remains one of the most sought-after American performance sedans of its era.
Pontiac is one of those American brands that went under not too long ago – in 2009, to be precise. In the last few years of their life, they used to rebadge cars made by Holden in Australia and sell them in the United States. You might recognize this from the last GTO that they sold, which was actually a Holden Monaro. Well, they also rebadged the Holden Commodore as the Pontiac G8. The Commodore/G8 was a full-size sedan with a full-fat V8 under the hood. This particular 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP is one of those cars, and since the G8 was only made between 2007 and 2009, less than 40,000 were sold. So, here’s your chance to get something quirky with just 38,000 miles on the clock and an all-important LS3 engine under the hood. It is reportedly a custom build because it’s got some changes from stock.
The 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan is one of the more memorable performance sedans from Pontiac’s final years, combining understated four-door styling with the kind of rear-wheel-drive V8 layout enthusiasts still seek today. Showing approximately 50,459 miles, this example is finished in Liquid Red over an Onyx/Red leather interior and is equipped with both the Premium Package and Sport Package. Its 6.0L naturally aspirated V8, 6-speed automatic transmission, 19-inch machine-faced wheels, and performance-oriented interior details give it a strong blend of everyday usability and muscle-car character.
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe is one of the more distinctive enthusiast cars to emerge from Pontiac’s final years, combining the compact proportions of the Solstice roadster with a fixed-roof coupe body and removable targa-style roof panel. Showing approximately 67,000 miles, this example is finished in Victory Red over an Ebony interior with two-tone red and black seating. Its naturally aspirated 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, giving it the simple, lightweight sports-car formula that made the Solstice appealing when new. The coupe body style is also far less common than the roadster, adding an extra layer of interest for collectors and Pontiac enthusiasts.
This 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible Pro Street is a full-on blown street machine that takes first-generation Firebird styling and turns the aggression up considerably. Showing approximately 53,397 miles, this example is powered by a seller-reported 389ci supercharged V8 based on a Pontiac 350 block, topped by a 6-71 Roots-type blower and dual Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetors. Power is sent through a TH400 3-speed automatic to a 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gearing and Positraction. Finished in Blue with custom flame graphics over a Black interior and topped with a white convertible soft top, this Firebird combines classic open-air muscle with unmistakable Pro Street attitude.
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